Long An Province

Long An Province, Vietnam: A Comprehensive Overview of this Dynamic International Border Region

Long An Province, located in the southwestern part of Vietnam, is one of the nation’s historical and rapidly developing provinces. With its strategic proximity to Ho Chi Minh City and international border crossings into Cambodia, the province holds immense potential for economic growth, industrial development, and foreign investments. Below is a detailed introduction to Long An Province, with an emphasis on its international border.

I. Geography and Location

• Long An is situated in the southwestern region of Vietnam, bordering Cambodia. The province boasts a vast expanse of fertile land, part of the Mekong Delta, with numerous rivers and canals flowing through it, creating favorable conditions for agriculture and transportation.
• Long An province is belonged to the Mekong Delta, with geographical coordinates from 105030′ 30 to 106047′ 02 East longitude and 10023’40 to 11002′ 00 North latitude, about 45 km from the center of Ho Chi Minh city along National Highway 1, with the geographical location as follows:

• The East and Northeast are bordered by Ho Chi Minh city and Tay Ninh province
• The West and the Northwest are bordered by Dong Thap province and Prey Veng province, Kingdom of Cambodia
• The South is bordered by Tien Giang province
• The North is bordered by Svay Rieng province, Kingdom of Cambodia.
• Although Long An province is belonged to the Mekong Delta, it is located in the transitional area between the Southeast and the Southwest. Long An province’s geographical location is special, moreover, it is in the Southern key economic region. Long An is identified as a dynamic economic region that plays a particularly important role in Vietnam’s economic development strategy.
• Before 1975, Long An province (excluding districts and towns of Dong Thap Muoi now) was belonged to the Southeast region. Although Long An province is belonged the Mekong Delta, Long An is a transitional land between the Southeast and the Southwest, the terrain tends to slope from the Northeast to the Southwest. There are several low hills in the North and Northeast of the province; the plain is in the middle of the province and the province’s southwest is the low-lying area of Dong Thap Muoi, including 46,300 hectares of alum flooded Melaleuca forest.

• The North pole in Hung Dien A commune, Vinh Hung district
• The South pole in An Luc Long commune, Chau Thanh district, Long An province
• The East pole is in Tan Tap commune, Can Giuoc district
• The West pole is in Hung Dien commune, Tan Hung district.

II. Climate

Long An province is located in the humid, tropical monsoon climate. As Long An province is bordered by the two regions of the Southeast and the Southwest. Long An province owns its special characteristics of the Mekong Delta and the distinctive ones of the Eastern region.
The average monthly temperature is 27.2 – 27.7 °C. Normally, the highest average temperature of 28.9 °C is in April, the lowest average temperature of 25.2 °C is in January.
Annual rainfall ranges from 966–1325 mm. The rainfall in rainy season is over 70–82% of the yearly rainfall. Rain distribution is uneven, decreased gradually from the area bordering Ho Chi Minh city to the West and Southwest. The minimum rainfall is in the Southeast districts near the sea. High mounds are eroded by the severity of heavy rain, which also creates inundation due to floods and high tides that disrupt people’s lives and work.
The average annual relative humidity is 80 – 82%. The average lighting time per day is from 6.8 – 7.5 hours/day and the average annual time is from 2,500 – 2,800 hours. Total annual temperature ranges from 9,700 – 10,100 °C. The temperature range between months of the year ranges from 2-4 °C.
The northeast wind with the frequency of 60 – 70% is in the dry season from November to April. The southwest wind with the frequency of 70% is in the rainy season from May to October.
Long An province is located in a typical region of sub-equatorial monsoon tropical climate with rich humid heat background, abundant sunshine, long radiation time, low and moderate round day temperature range between months of the year.
The outstanding differences in weather and climate as above directly impact on social life and agricultural production.

III. Administration, Population and Language

There are 15 district-level administrative units, including 1 city, 1 town and 13 districts with 188 commune-level administrative units, including 12 wards, 15 towns and 161 communes in Long An province.

Long An is home to approximately 1.5 million people, with Vietnamese being the predominant language. However, due to its diverse ethnic composition and economic development, various other languages and ethnic dialects are also spoken.

IV. Economy and Infrastructure

1. Agriculture

Famous for such many agricultural products as Tai Nguyen rice, Nang Thom Cho Dao rice, De Go Den wine, Long Tri watermelon, Ben Luc pineapple, Duc Hoa peanut, Thu Thua sugarcane, Chau Thanh dragon fruit,… Especially, high-quality rice is a key agricultural product for export.
Industry accounts for about 50% of the provincial economy’s value, with such products as textiles, processed foods, construction, etc. In the ranking of provincial competitiveness index (PCI) of Vietnam in 2018, Long An province ranked at the 2nd out of 13 western provinces and the 3rd in the whole country.
It is is estimated that the 2019 industrial production is VND 315,200 billion. It is is estimated that GRDP is VND 123,000 billion. Budget revenue is VND 18,000 billion.

2. Industry

Long An maintains a diverse economy, rich in natural resources and a robust agricultural sector. Agriculture and agro-processing industries play a pivotal role in the province’s economy, with notable crops including rice, maize, and famous catfish.

Yet, the province’s economic strengths extend beyond agriculture. Long An has attracted significant foreign investments, particularly in the industrial and service sectors. Industrial parks within Long An, such as Long Hau Industrial Park, Thanh Phat Industrial Park, and Duc Hoa Industrial Park, Xuyen A Industrial Park, Vinh Loc 2 Industrial Park, Hai Son Industrial Park have drawn numerous businesses, creating substantial employment opportunities for its residents.

Duc Hoa 3 Industrial Parks are prominent industrial zones in Long An Province, facilitating economic growth and international trade. Here is a list of some of these industrial parks and their names:

1. An Nhut Tan Industrial Park – Long An
2. Cau Tram Industrial Park – Long An
3. Duc Hoa 1 – Hanh Phuc Industrial Park – Long An
4. Duc Hoa 3 – Amic Industrial Park – Long An
5. Duc Hoa 3 – Anh Hong Industrial Park – Long An
6. Duc Hoa 3 – Hong Dat Industrial Park – Long An
7. Duc Hoa 3 – Lien Thanh Industrial Park – Long An
8. Duc Hoa 3 – Long Duc Industrial Park – Long An
9. Duc Hoa 3 – Long Viet Industrial Park – Long An
10. Duc Hoa 3 – Minh Ngan – Amic – Resco Urban Area – Long An
11. Duc Hoa 3 – Minh Ngan Industrial Park – Long An
12. Duc Hoa 3 – Muoi Day Industrial Park – Long An
13. Duc Hoa 3 – Slico Industrial Park – Long An
14. Duc Hoa 3 – Slico Urban Area – Long An
15. Duc Hoa 3 – Tan A Dai Thanh Indistrial Park – Long An
16. Duc Hoa 3 – Thai Hoa Industrial Park – Long An
17. Duc Hoa 3 – Viet Hoa Industrial Park – Long An
18. Duc Hoa 3 Industrial Parks – Long An
19. Tan Kim Expandsion Industrial Zone – Long An
20. Nam Thuan Industrial Park – Long An
21. Hai Son Industrial Cluster – Long An
22. Hai Son Industrial Park – Long An
23. Hoa Binh Industrial Park – Long An
24. Long An International Port – Long An
25. Long Hau Industrial Park – Long An
26. Nhut Chanh Industrial Park – Long An
27. Phu An Thanh Industrial Park – Long An
28. Phuc Long Industrial Park – Long An
29. Phuoc Dong Wharf Industrial Park – Long An
30. Southeast Asia Industrial Park – Long An
31. Tan Do Industrial Park – Long An
32. Tan Duc Industrial Park – Long An
33. Tan Kim Industrial Park
34. Thinh Phat Industrial Park – Long An
35. Thuan Dao Industrial Park
36. Tran Anh Tan Phu Industrial Park
37. Viet Phat Industrial Park
38. Vinh Loc 2 Industrial Park
39. Xuyen A Industrial Park

These industrial parks contribute significantly to the economic development of the Long An region and offer various opportunities for businesses and investors seeking to operate in Vietnam’s growing industrial sector.

3. Traffic

Long An province is the gateway linking the Southeast to the Mekong Delta, sharing a border with Ho Chi Minh city. The transport system linking Long An province to the region is quite complete, including road and waterway.
National highways – expressways:
Existing: 1, 50, 62, Ho Chi Minh road, Ho Chi Minh city – Trung Luong expressway.
Expected: 50B (HCMC – Long An – Tien Giang Motive road), N1, Ben Luc – Long Thanh Expressway, Ring Road 3, Ring Road 4.
Provincial roads are numbered 816 – 840.
In addition to the road traffic system, Long An is a province with an interlaced waterway system with traffic routes such as Vam Co Dong river, Vam Co Tay river, Rach Cat river (Can Giuoc river). Important waterways such as Ho Chi Minh city – Kien Luong, Ho Chi Minh city – Ca Mau, Ho Chi Minh city – Tay Ninh all pass through Long An province along Nuoc Man canal, Rach Cat river, Vam Co Dong river. The types of water transport over 100 tons can follow canals such as Phuoc Xuyen, Duong Van Duong, Tra Cu, Kinh Xang, Ben Luc river, Rach Cat river, Thu Thua canal… going from the West to Ho Chi Minh city.

V. International Border and Crossings

Long An shares a national border with Cambodia that spans 137.7 kilometers. It features two international border crossings, Binh Hiep (Moc Hoa) and Tho Mo (Duc Hue). These border crossings are crucial for trade and diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Cambodia, further enhancing Long An’s strategic importance on the international stage.

VI. Culture and Tourism

Long An boasts a unique cultural heritage with a long history. Traditional festivals such as the Co Ong Temple Festival and the Chau Van Festival showcase the diversity and richness of the local culture. The province also offers numerous tourist destinations, including Dong Thap Muoi Eco-Tourism Area, Gò Đậu Waterfall, and Can Giuoc Eco-Tourism Area, which attract many visitors.

VII. Education and Research

Long An has been actively investing in education and research. The province is home to several notable universities, high schools, and colleges. Prominent institutions like Tay Do University and the High School for Natural Sciences and Engineering provide opportunities for education and career development.

VIII. Sustainable Development

Long An is committed to sustainable development, emphasizing environmental conservation and responsible resource management. The province is investing in renewable energy projects and infrastructure improvements to mitigate the impact of climate change.

Long An is a province with tremendous development potential, featuring a diverse economy, unique cultural heritage, and a commitment to sustainable growth. The presence of international border crossings adds to its significance, making Long An an attractive destination for both residents and entrepreneurs, and a vital player on the international stage.

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