Long Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City

Long Sơn
Commune
A road in the center of Long Sơn commune
A road in the center of Long Sơn commune
Map
Interactive map of Long Sơn
Coordinates: 10°27′N 107°03′E / 10.450°N 107.050°E / 10.450; 107.050
Country Vietnam
MunicipalityHo Chi Minh City
Area
 • Total
56.50 km2 (21.81 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)
 • Total
17,767
 • Density314/km2 (810/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Administrative code26545[1]

Long Sơn is an island commune in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Following the administrative reorganization in 2025, it became one of the 168 new wards, communes, and special zones integrated into the municipality from the former Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu province.

The commune lies north of Vũng Tàu, it consists of Long Sơn Island and Gò Găng Island.

Geography

Long Sơn is an island coastal commune located in the southern part of Ho Chi Minh City, approximately 13 km west of Bà Rịa ward, 25 km north of Vũng Tàu ward, and 75 km southeast of Sài Gòn ward.[2] It comprises a main island along the slope of Núi Nứa, the end of the Phước Hòa mountain range extending into the sea, and a smaller island called Đảo Gò Găng.[3] The commune is connected to Phước Thắng ward via the Chà Và bridge and Cầu Gò Găng, and to Tân Hải ward via the Bà Nanh bridge.[4] It features a mix of mountains, forests, rivers, and sea, with a total area of 56.50 km² and a population of 17,767 as of December 31, 2024, resulting in a density of 314 people per km².[5]

History

The area of Long Sơn has roots in ancient times, with evidence of the Óc Eo culture from the 1st to 6th centuries AD.[6] During French colonial rule, it belonged to Núi Nứa village in An Phú Tân commune, Bà Rịa province. It was later renamed Sơn Long village. In 1956, under the Republic of Vietnam, it became part of Phước Tuy province. On February 1, 1960, it was officially renamed Long Sơn commune.[7] After 1975, it was under Châu Thành district in Đồng Nai province, then transferred to the Vũng Tàu–Côn Đảo special zone in 1979. Since August 12, 1991, it has been part of Vũng Tàu city.[8] In 2025, following Resolution No. 1685/NQ-UBTVQH15, Long Sơn was integrated into Ho Chi Minh City without changes to its area or population.[9]

Administrative divisions

Long Sơn is divided into 10 villages (thôn).[10]

Economy

The economy of Long Sơn centers on aquaculture, particularly oyster farming, which has become a signature specialty attracting tourists.[11][12] The commune also hosts the Long Sơn Petrochemical Complex, a $5 billion USD project by SCG, which is Vietnam's first integrated petrochemical facility.[13][14] This complex, operational since 2024 with pauses for upgrades, contributes significantly to industrial development and is expected to generate $1.5 billion USD annually.[15] Additional activities include fishing, with floating fish farms, and emerging tourism focused on seafood and eco-experiences.[16] Infrastructure projects, such as the expanded Trường Sa road and proposed ports, support logistics and industrial growth.[17][18]

Environmental challenges have arisen, including fish die-offs attributed to pollution from industrial activities, leading to legal actions by residents.[19]

Culture

Long Sơn preserves unique cultural traditions, notably the Nhà Lớn Long Sơn (also known as Đền Ông Trần or Mr. Tran's Temple), an ancient-style architectural complex serving as a cultural and religious center for followers of the Ông Trần faith.[20] The site includes townhouses, a market, pavilions, and lanterns, and hosts religious activities.[21] A distinctive custom among residents is the reuse of a shared coffin for burials, where the deceased is buried within 24 hours, and the coffin is returned for future use—a practice over 100 years old.[22]

The commune is also known for its seafood cuisine, particularly oysters, and attracts visitors for eco-tourism and village experiences.[23]

References

  1. ^ "Quyết định số 19/2025/QĐ-TTg của Thủ tướng Chính phủ: Ban hành Bảng danh mục và mã số các đơn vị hành chính Việt Nam" (PDF). Viet Nam Government Portal.
  2. ^ "Long Sơn" (in Vietnamese). Wikipedia tiếng Việt. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  3. ^ "Khám phá khung cảnh bình yên tại xã đảo Long Sơn ở TPHCM" (in Vietnamese). Dân Trí. October 27, 2025.
  4. ^ "Một ngày ăn chơi tại đảo hàu Long Sơn" (in Vietnamese). VnExpress. December 14, 2021.
  5. ^ "Xã đảo phát triển thành trung tâm lọc hóa dầu hiện đại của TPHCM" (in Vietnamese). Lao Động. October 3, 2025.
  6. ^ "Long Sơn" (in Vietnamese). Wikipedia tiếng Việt. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  7. ^ "Độc đáo Long Sơn" (in Vietnamese). Tuổi Trẻ. April 21, 2005.
  8. ^ "Long Sơn bứt phá để vươn mình từ làng biển" (in Vietnamese). Dân Việt. September 1, 2025.
  9. ^ "Long Sơn" (in Vietnamese). Wikipedia tiếng Việt. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  10. ^ "Long Sơn" (in Vietnamese). Wikipedia tiếng Việt. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  11. ^ "Một ngày ăn chơi tại đảo hàu Long Sơn" (in Vietnamese). VnExpress. December 14, 2021.
  12. ^ "Làng bè Long Sơn - Điểm đến hấp dẫn ở Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu" (in Vietnamese). Tuổi Trẻ. April 23, 2013.
  13. ^ "Tổ hợp hóa dầu 5 tỷ USD Long Sơn ngưng hoạt động" (in Vietnamese). VnExpress. November 1, 2024.
  14. ^ "Hóa dầu Long Sơn hoạt động trở lại, hướng tới đóng góp 1,5 tỉ USD mỗi năm" (in Vietnamese). Tuổi Trẻ. September 20, 2025.
  15. ^ "Cải tạo dự án hơn 5 tỉ USD ở Vũng Tàu" (in Vietnamese). Lao Động. February 13, 2025.
  16. ^ "Du lịch "bụi" xem ngư dân nuôi cá bè và ăn tôm hùm, hàu Long Sơn" (in Vietnamese). Lao Động. March 17, 2019.
  17. ^ "Diện mạo đường ven biển Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu đang mở rộng" (in Vietnamese). VnExpress. January 30, 2025.
  18. ^ "Long Sơn trình báo cáo ĐTM dự án bến cảng 30.000 DWT tại Mỹ Xuân" (in Vietnamese). Dân Việt. September 17, 2025.
  19. ^ "Dân khởi kiện 14 doanh nghiệp xả thải khiến cá chết" (in Vietnamese). Dân Trí. May 10, 2016.
  20. ^ "Khám phá kiến trúc "có một không hai" của Nhà lớn Long Sơn ở Vũng Tàu" (in Vietnamese). Dân Trí. August 2, 2020.
  21. ^ "Long Sơn bứt phá để vươn mình từ làng biển" (in Vietnamese). Dân Việt. September 1, 2025.
  22. ^ "Xã đảo ở Vũng Tàu nơi chiếc áo quan được tái sử dụng cho cả làng" (in Vietnamese). VnExpress. November 12, 2018.
  23. ^ "Một ngày ăn hải sản đã đời ở Long Sơn, Vũng Tàu" (in Vietnamese). Ngoisao.net (VnExpress). June 1, 2016.
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