Bình Dương province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bình Dương province
Tỉnh Bình Dương
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Bình Dương Administration Center, Clock Tower of Thủ Dầu Một's six-way intersection, Hội An Temple, Hội Khánh Temple, Phú Cường Cathedral, Đại Nam Văn Hiến, Temple of Lady Thiên Hậu. |
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The industrial capital of the South
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Location of Bình Dương within Vietnam
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 Bình Dương province
Location in Vietnam
Bình Dương province
Location in Asia
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| Country |  Vietnam |
| Region | Southeast |
| Metropolitan area | Ho Chi Minh City metropolitan area |
| Capital | Thủ Dầu Một |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,694.7 km2 (1,040.4 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 2,708,257 |
| • Density | 1,005.031/km2 (2,603.02/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Binh Duong people Binzuonese |
| Demographics | |
| • Ethnicities | Vietnamese, Khmer, Tày, Hoa, Xtiêng |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Area codes | 650 (until 16 July 2017) 274 (from 17 June 2017) |
| ISO 3166 code | VN-57 |
Bình Dương is a province in Vietnam. It is located in the country's Southeast region. This area is very important for Vietnam's economy.
Bình Dương borders Bình Phước province to the north. It touches Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to the south and southwest. Tây Ninh province is to its west, and Đồng Nai province is to its east. The province was created on January 1, 1997. It was formed from the old Sông Bé province.
Bình Dương is like a main entrance to HCMC. HCMC is a big center for business and culture in Vietnam. Bình Dương has a great road system. Important highways like National Road 13 and the Trans-Asian Highway pass through it. It is also close to Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport and major ports. All these things help Bình Dương grow its economy and society.
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Geography and Climate
Land and Rivers
Bình Dương province has mostly flat land. It is crossed by three important rivers: the Saigon, Đồng Nai, and Bé rivers. There are also a few small hills. Even though it's mostly flat, Bình Dương is a bit higher than Ho Chi Minh City.
The land here has changed over millions of years. Rain, wind, and river flows have shaped it. This has created different types of land, from flat plains to gentle hills. Some low mountains can be found too, like Châu Thới and Cậu mountain.
Weather Patterns
Bình Dương has a hot and rainy climate. It is also very humid, like the rest of Vietnam's Southeast region. The weather has two main seasons: a dry season and a wet (rainy) season.
The rainy season usually starts in May and lasts until late October. In the early months, there are often short but heavy rain showers. From July to September, the rain can be continuous, sometimes for a day or two. Bình Dương rarely gets strong typhoons.
The average temperature in Bình Dương is about 26-27 degrees Celsius (79-81 degrees Fahrenheit). The hottest it has been is around 39.3 degrees Celsius (102.7 degrees Fahrenheit). But at night, the temperature can drop to 16-17 degrees Celsius (61-63 degrees Fahrenheit). The air is quite humid, especially in September.
People of Bình Dương
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| Year | Population |
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| 1995 | 639,000 |
| 1996 | 658,500 |
| 1997 | 679,000 |
| 1998 | 700,100 |
| 1999 | 720,800 |
| 2000 | 779,400 |
| 2001 | 845,500 |
| 2002 | 910,000 |
| 2003 | 973,100 |
| 2004 | 1,037,100 |
| 2005 | 1,109,300 |
| 2006 | 1,203,700 |
| 2007 | 1,307,000 |
| 2008 | 1,402,700 |
| 2009 | 1,512,500 |
| 2010 | 1,619,900 |
| 2011 | 1,691,400 |
| 2012 | 1,748,000 |
| 2013 | 1,802,500 |
| 2017 | 2,051,906 |
| 2019 | 2,426,561 |
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Long ago, the area of Bình Dương was covered in thick forests. Different ethnic groups lived here, like the Xtiêng, Chơ Ro, Mnong, and Khmer Krom people.
In the 1600s, many ethnic Vietnamese settlers came to this region. Most were farmers looking for their own land to escape poverty. Some were also refugees from wars. By 1698, enough people lived here that a Vietnamese general was sent to set up official rules and laws.
From that time, Bình Dương grew quickly. Many forests were cleared to make space for farms. Today, most of the people living in Bình Dương are ethnic Vietnamese.
How Bình Dương is Organized
Bình Dương is divided into smaller parts called "administrative divisions." This helps manage the province. There are nine main divisions:
- 4 districts
- 1 district-level town
- 4 provincial cities
The capital city is Thủ Dầu Một. These larger divisions are then split into even smaller parts. These include 4 townlets, 42 communes, and 45 wards.
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Economy and Industry
Bình Dương is known for its good farmland. Agriculture is a big part of its economy. But it's also a major center for manufacturing. This means many factories are located here.
In the early 2000s, Bình Dương received a lot of foreign investment. Big companies like Nike, Adidas, H&M, and McDonald's have factories in the province. They make goods to sell both in Vietnam and other countries. The southern cities of Dĩ An and Thuận An are very developed. They are now part of the larger Ho Chi Minh City metropolitan area.
Foreign investment continues to grow in Bình Dương. In the first half of 2018, it attracted US$850 million. This was more than 60% of its goal for the year. Since 2016, the province has attracted US$5.7 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI). Japan is the largest foreign investor, with nearly US$5.7 billion in projects.
Thủ Dầu Một is the main economic and administrative center of Bình Dương. It's located in a key economic region. The city government is working to increase its service and industry sectors.
Industrial Parks
Bình Dương has many industrial parks and clusters. These are special areas where factories and businesses are built. They help create many jobs and boost the economy.
Here are some of the main industrial parks:
- Vietnam – Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP)
- Việt Hương 1, 2 Industrial Park
- Thới Hoà Industrial Park
- Tân Đông Hiệp A and B Industrial Parks
- Sóng Thần 1, 2 and 3 Industrial Parks
- Rạch Bắp Industrial Park
- Nam Tân Uyên Industrial Park
- Mỹ Phước 1, 2 and 3 Industrial Parks
- Mai Trung Industrial Park
- Ascendas – Protrade Industrial Park
- Kim Huy Industrial Park
- Tân Bình industrial Park
- Đông An 1 and 2 Industrial Parks
- Phú Gia Industrial Park
- Bầu Bàng Industrial Park
- Bình An Industrial Park
- Bình Dương Industrial Park
- Đại Đăng Industrial Park
- Đất Cuốc Industrial Park
- Thanh An Industrial cluster
- Uyên Hưng Industrial cluster
- Tân Mỹ Industrial cluster
- Beautiful City Industrial cluster
- Phú Chánh Industrial cluster
- Tân Đông Hiệp Industrial cluster
- Bình Chuẩn Industrial cluster
- An Thạnh industrial cluster
Fun Things to Do in Bình Dương
Bình Dương is working to develop its tourism. It wants to offer more fun things for both locals and visitors. The province is investing in cultural places, especially in Bình Dương New City.
Over the past five years, tourism in Bình Dương has grown steadily. The local government is creating projects for ecotourism. This means visiting natural places. They are also developing tours to traditional craft villages. These villages make things like lacquer, pottery, and wooden shoes. This helps keep local history and culture alive.
Bình Dương wants to work with HCM City and other nearby areas. This will help promote tourism even more.
Here are some popular places to visit in Bình Dương, especially in Thủ Dầu Một:
- Phú An bamboo village (Bến Cát)
- Bình Dương New City Park (Thủ Dầu Một)
- Hội Khánh Temple (Thủ Dầu Một)
- Phú Cường Cathedral (Thủ Dầu Một)
- Tay Tang Pagoda (Thủ Dầu Một)
- Đại Nam Văn Hiến (Thủ Dầu Một)
- Thủy Châu tourist site (Dĩ An)
- Wind and Water Cafe (Thủ Dầu Một)
Festivals and Celebrations
Bình Dương hosts several exciting festivals throughout the year. These events are a great way to experience the local culture.
- First Full Moon of the New Year Festival (also called Lady Thiên Hậu Pagoda Festival)
- This festival takes place around the 15th day of the first lunar month.
- Thousands of people visit Thủ Dầu Một to pray for good luck and happiness.
- It's common to see people eating vegan food and drinking water.
- Local businesses and residents often give free food, water, and even motorbike repair services to visitors.
- Japanese Festival
- This festival is held in Bình Dương New City.
- Ky Yen Festival
- This festival happens twice a year.
- Ông Bổn Temple Festival
- Celebrated on the second day of the first lunar month and again on July 4th (lunar calendar).
- Dragon Boat Rowing Festival
- This exciting race takes place on the Saigon River.
- It is usually held on April 30th, May 1st, or September 2nd.
- Lái Thiêu Fruit Festival
- Held in Thuận An City, celebrating the local fruits.
Bình Dương's Global Connections
Bình Dương province has made friends with many places around the world. These connections are called "sister cities" or "cooperation and friendship" agreements. They help Bình Dương work with other regions on things like trade, culture, and education.
Sister Cities
Bình Dương has one sister city:
Daejon, South Korea (since May 17, 2005)
Cooperation and Friendship
Bình Dương also cooperates with these places:
Kratié, Cambodia
Champasak, Laos (since November 13, 2006)
Guangzhou, China (since August 21, 2013)
Emilia-Romagna, Italy (since October 16, 2013)
Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan (since December 25, 2014)
Eindhoven, Netherlands (since January 16, 2015)
East Flanders, Belgium (since October 14, 2015)- Emmen, Netherlands (since November 17, 2015)
Oryol Oblast, Russia (since July 7, 2017)
Gallery
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Administrative Center
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Six-way intersections
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Thủ Dầu Một Market
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Bà Lụa Canal
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Bình Dương Economics and Technology University
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Eastern International University
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Ông Ngựa Pagoda
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Phú Cường communal temple
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Lái Thiêu Street
Thuận An -
Mỹ Phước, Bến Cát industrial park
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Gò Đậu Stadium
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Bình Dương para niños
