Cao Bằng

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City in Vietnam
Cao Bằng
Thành phố Cao Bằng
City (Class-3)
Cao Bang City
Streets in Cao Bằng city
Streets in Cao Bằng city
Official seal of Cao Bằng
Seal
Map
22°40′00″N 106°15′30″E / 22.66667°N 106.25833°E / 22.66667; 106.25833
Country Vietnam
ProvinceCao Bằng
FoundedSeptember 25, 2012
Government
 • Chairman of the People's CommitteeNguyễn Quốc Trung
 • Chairman of the People's CouncilTô Vũ Ninh
 • SecretaryHà Ngọc Giáp
Area
 • City (Class-3)107.12 km2 (41.36 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)[1]
 • City (Class-3)73,549
 • Density690/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
 • Urban
61,955
 • Ethnicities
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
ClimateCwa
Websiteubndtp.caobang.gov.vn

Cao Bằng ([kāːw ɓàŋ] ) is a city in northern Vietnam.[2] It is the capital and largest settlement of Cao Bằng Province. It is located on the bank of the Bằng Giang river, and is around 30 kilometres (19 mi) away from the border with China's Guangxi region. According to the 2019 census, Cao Bằng City has a population of 73,549 people.[1]

History

The area, Cao Bằng (高平; 'high plateau'), was the stronghold of the last years of the Mạc dynasty after their 1592 defeat at the hands of the Trịnh lords. During the 19th century the area was resistant to the Nguyễn government.[3]

The city is also known for the Battle of Cao Bằng, the first major decisive victory of the Việt Minh against the French Army.[4]

During the Sino-Vietnamese war Cao Bằng fell for a limited time in Chinese hands.

In October 1950, Cao Bang was liberated and the Cao Bang Town Administrative Committee was established.

During the period 1954–1971, Cao Bang town included the entire Hop Giang ward (today) and the suburban neighborhoods: Tam Trung, Thanh Son, Nà Phia, Tan An.

On August 21, 1971, the Minister of the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 225-TTg on adjusting the administrative boundaries of Hoa An district to expand Cao Bang town on the basis of merging 8 hamlets: Na Lac , Na Chuong, Na Hoang, Na Ga, Na Rua, Na Phia, Na Doong, Mo Muoi and Khuoi Tit in Le Chung commune; 2 hamlets: Hoang Nga and Na Can in Quang Trung commune; Na Keo hamlet in Ngu Lao commune; 5 hamlets: Gia Cung, Na Pe, Na Lum, Thac Thum, Gia Ngam in Vinh Quang commune.

After 1975, Cao Bang town was the capital of Cao Lang province, including 4 sub-areas: Song Bang, Song Hien, Noi Thi, Na Phia.

On December 27, 1978, Cao Lang province split into two provinces, Cao Bang and Lang Son, Cao Bang town became the capital of Cao Bang province.

In 1979, the Chinese army massively attacked during the 1979 Vietnam-China border war, Cao Bang town suffered heavy damage.

On September 10, 1981, the Council of Ministers issued Decision 60-HDBT. Accordingly:

  • Dissolve Song Bang sub-area to establish Song Bang ward and Ngoc Xuan commune
  • Dissolve Song Hien sub-area to establish Song Hien ward and Hoa Chung commune
  • Dissolve Na Phia sub-area to establish Tan Giang ward and Duyet Trung commune
  • Dissolve the Noi Thi sub-area to establish Hop Giang ward.

Since then, Cao Bang town has 4 wards: Hop Giang, Song Bang, Song Hien, Tan Giang and 3 communes: Duyet Trung, Hoa Chung, Ngoc Xuan.

On October 4, 2002, De Tham commune of Hoa An district was transferred to Cao Bang town for management.

After adjusting the administrative boundaries, Cao Bang town has 5,523 hectares of natural area and 47,272 people with 8 affiliated administrative units, including 4 wards: Hop Giang, Song Bang, Song Hien, Tan Giang and 4 communes. : Duyet Trung, De Tham, Hoa Chung, Ngoc Xuan.

On October 18, 2010, the Ministry of Construction issued Decision 926/QD-BXD on recognizing Cao Bang town as a class III urban area.

On November 1, 2010, the Government issued Resolution 42/NQ-CP. Accordingly:

  • Transfer 3 communes: Chu Trinh, Hung Dao, Vinh Quang of Hoa An district to Cao Bang town for management
  • Convert De Tham and Ngoc Xuan communes into 2 wards with corresponding names.

After adjusting the administrative boundaries, Cao Bang town has 10,760.93 hectares of natural area and 67,415 people with 11 affiliated administrative units, including 6 wards: De Tham, Hop Giang, Ngoc Xuan, Song Bang, Hien River, Tan Giang and 5 communes: Chu Trinh, Duyet Trung, Hoa Chung, Hung Dao, Vinh Quang.

On July 9, 2012, Hoa Chung and Duyet Trung communes were converted into 2 wards with corresponding names.

On September 25, 2012, the Government issued Resolution 60/NQ-CP on the establishment of Cao Bang city in Cao Bang province on the basis of the entire area and population of Cao Bang town.

After its establishment, Cao Bang city has 10,762.81 hectares of natural area and 84,421 people with 11 affiliated administrative units, including 8 wards and 3 communes as at present.

Tourist

Burning grass hill (Đồi cỏ cháy): The road to the Ba Quang burnt grass hill area is quite convenient. The distance from Thanh Nhat town (Ha Lang) to the hill area is about 6-7 km of concrete road, which can be traveled by motorbike or car. Tourists should note that when you reach the intersection of Khum Din hamlet, 3 km from Vinh Quy commune People's Committee, turn right onto the small concrete road and continue for about 3 km to reach Ba Quang grass hill. The road here is considered relatively dangerous and difficult to travel, so visitors should choose to travel by motorbike, especially a manual transmission or high-clearance car.[5]

Climate

Climate data for Cao Bằng
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 32.3
(90.1)
35.9
(96.6)
37.1
(98.8)
39.5
(103.1)
40.6
(105.1)
40.5
(104.9)
38.7
(101.7)
39.1
(102.4)
37.8
(100.0)
36.9
(98.4)
34.4
(93.9)
32.3
(90.1)
40.6
(105.1)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 18.4
(65.1)
20.0
(68.0)
23.4
(74.1)
27.9
(82.2)
31.2
(88.2)
32.2
(90.0)
32.5
(90.5)
32.3
(90.1)
31.4
(88.5)
28.5
(83.3)
24.6
(76.3)
20.8
(69.4)
26.9
(80.4)
Daily mean °C (°F) 13.8
(56.8)
15.5
(59.9)
18.9
(66.0)
23.1
(73.6)
25.9
(78.6)
27.2
(81.0)
27.2
(81.0)
26.8
(80.2)
25.5
(77.9)
22.7
(72.9)
18.7
(65.7)
15.1
(59.2)
21.7
(71.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 10.9
(51.6)
12.7
(54.9)
16.0
(60.8)
19.8
(67.6)
22.3
(72.1)
23.8
(74.8)
24.1
(75.4)
23.6
(74.5)
22.1
(71.8)
19.3
(66.7)
15.4
(59.7)
11.6
(52.9)
18.5
(65.3)
Record low °C (°F) −0.9
(30.4)
1.8
(35.2)
3.1
(37.6)
6.6
(43.9)
13.7
(56.7)
15.6
(60.1)
18.2
(64.8)
16.7
(62.1)
14.2
(57.6)
7.2
(45.0)
3.6
(38.5)
−1.3
(29.7)
−1.3
(29.7)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 29.4
(1.16)
24.7
(0.97)
47.5
(1.87)
84.3
(3.32)
194.7
(7.67)
247.1
(9.73)
257.8
(10.15)
257.2
(10.13)
138.3
(5.44)
75.8
(2.98)
45.4
(1.79)
25.1
(0.99)
1,427.2
(56.19)
Average rainy days 8.5 8.5 9.8 11.3 14.8 17.0 18.3 18.0 12.2 9.4 7.3 6.3 141.4
Average relative humidity (%) 81.1 80.7 80.5 80.3 80.3 82.9 84.8 85.8 84.0 82.6 82.1 80.4 82.1
Mean monthly sunshine hours 63.9 65.1 76.8 117.9 161.7 152.9 173.3 179.7 166.0 136.1 116.6 106.4 1,516.5
Source: Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology[6]

Gallery

  • A corner of the Bằng river flowing through the center of Cao Bằng city
    A corner of the Bằng river flowing through the center of Cao Bằng city
  • President Hồ Chí Minh's monument square
    President Hồ Chí Minh's monument square
  • Kim Đồng Walking Street
    Kim Đồng Walking Street
  • Road 3/10
    Road 3/10
  • Hồ Chí Minh street lighting electrical project - Đề Thám ward and Hưng Đạo commune, Cao Bằng city
    Hồ Chí Minh street lighting electrical project - Đề Thám ward and Hưng Đạo commune, Cao Bằng city
  • Đoạn chảy qua trung tâm thành phố Cao Bằng
    Đoạn chảy qua trung tâm thành phố Cao Bằng
  • Sông Bằng Giang, đoạn chảy qua thành phố Cao Bằng
    Sông Bằng Giang, đoạn chảy qua thành phố Cao Bằng
  • Bằng Giang river, section flowing through Cao Bằng city
    Bằng Giang river, section flowing through Cao Bằng city

References

  1. ^ a b General Statistics Office of Vietnam (2019). "Completed Results of the 2019 Viet Nam Population and Housing Census" (PDF). Statistical Publishing House (Vietnam). ISBN 978-604-75-1532-5.
  2. ^ "Thành lập thành phố Cao Bằng". Archived from the original on 2012-09-29. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
  3. ^ Bradley Camp Davis, States of banditry: The Nguyen government, bandit rule, and the ... University of Washington - 2008 Page 345 "..much of Lạng Son and Cao Bằng until his death in 1890. His organization, Which connected the aims of the Cần Vương with the tactics of borderlands banditry, Survived him."
  4. ^ "UQAM | Guerre d'Indochine | CAO BẰNG, BATTLE OF". indochine.uqam.ca. Retrieved 2018-11-16.
  5. ^ "Đồi cỏ cháy mênh mông đẹp như phim, thu hút du khách tại Hạ Lang - Cao Bằng (The vast burning grass hill is as beautiful as a movie, attracting tourists in Ha Lang - Cao Bang)". vietnamtourism.gov.vn (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  6. ^ "Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology" (PDF).
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