Discover Dien Bien province: Administrative Information, Tourism, Services & Highlighted Destinations (Post-Merger 2025)

After the administrative restructuring in 2025 (effective from July 1, 2025), the province of Dien Bien retained its original administrative boundaries without any merger or adjustment. The administrative center of Dien Bien province remains in giữ nguyên. Dien Bien province covers an area of 9,539.90 km² and has a population of 653,422 people, with an average density of 68.49 people per km². The province currently includes 45 administrative units, consisting of 3 wards, 42 communes, and 0 special administrative zones.

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Administrative Information of Dien Bien province (Post-Merger 2025)

  • Formed from (Merged Provinces): Khong Sap Nhap
  • Total Area: 9,539.90 km²
  • Population: 653,422 people
  • Population Density: 68.49 people per km²
  • New Administrative Center: giữ nguyên
  • Administrative Units: 45 total units - including 3 wards, 42 communes, and 0 special administrative zones

Geographical Location of Dien Bien province

After the 2025 administrative merger, Dien Bien province is geographically bordered as follows:

  • To the east it borders Son La province
  • To the west it borders Phongsali province, Laos
  • To the south it borders Luang Prabang province, Laos
  • To the north it borders Lai Chau province and Yunnan province, China.

Map of Dien Bien province After the 2025 Merger

Map of Dien Bien province (after the 2025 merger)

Map source: Ministry of Agriculture and Environment - Vietnam Resources and Environmental Mapping Publishing House.

List of Wards and Communes in Dien Bien province

Below is a summary of 45 commune-level administrative units in Dien Bien province after the 2025 merger, including the name, area, population, and population density for each.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dien Bien province (FAQ)

Which provinces were merged to form Dien Bien province after the 2025 administrative restructuring?

As of July 1, 2025, following the 2025 administrative restructuring, Dien Bien province retained its existing administrative boundaries, without any merger or adjustment. The administrative center of Dien Bien province remains unchanged.

Where is the administrative headquarters of Dien Bien province located?

After the merger, the administrative headquarters of Dien Bien province remains at the same location. It serves as the central hub for administration, economy, and tourism in the region.

What is the area and population of Dien Bien province after the merger?

Dien Bien province covers a total area of 9,539.90 km², with a population of approximately 653,422 people and an average population density of about 68.49 people per km² after the 2025 merger.

How many administrative units does Dien Bien province have after the 2025 merger?

A total of 45 administrative units, including 3 wards, 42 communes, and 0 special administrative zones.

Which provinces or cities border Dien Bien province?

Following the 2025 administrative restructuring, Dien Bien province shares borders with To the east it borders Son La province To the west it borders Phongsali province, Laos To the south it borders Luang Prabang province, Laos To the north it borders Lai Chau province and Yunnan province, China. .

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List of Wards and Communes in Dien Bien province (Post-Merger 2025)

Dien Bien province currently comprises a total of 45 local administrative units, including 3 wards, 42 communes, and 0 special administrative zones.

These divisions reflect the new administrative structure officially established after the 2025 nationwide merger, ensuring more efficient local governance and balanced regional development across Dien Bien province.

No. Ward / Commune / City Population Area (km²) Density (people/km²)
1 Dien Bien Phu ward, Dien Bien province
 49,205 56.75 867.05
2 Muong Lay ward, Dien Bien province
 18,208 222.65 81.78
3 Muong Thanh ward, Dien Bien province
 25,517 27.56 925.87
4 Bung Lao commune, Dien Bien province
 19,657 145.85 134.78
5 Cha To commune, Dien Bien province
 5,208 227.92 22.85
6 Chieng Sinh commune, Dien Bien province
 15,371 218.01 70.51
7 Muong Ang commune, Dien Bien province
 17,604 85.94 204.84
8 Muong Cha commune, Dien Bien province
 13,884 462.28 30.03
9 Muong Lan commune, Dien Bien province
 10,901 264.89 41.15
10 Muong Luan commune, Dien Bien province
 16,012 186.22 85.98
11 Muong Mun commune, Dien Bien province
 14,374 252.84 56.85
12 Muong Nha commune, Dien Bien province
 9,653 463.00 20.85
13 Muong Nhe commune, Dien Bien province
 24,294 489.47 49.63
14 Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien province
 16,063 166.70 96.36
15 Muong Pon commune, Dien Bien province
 10,401 258.76 40.20
16 Muong Toong commune, Dien Bien province
 10,832 230.69 46.95
17 Muong Tung commune, Dien Bien province
 945 278.93 3.39
18 Na Bung commune, Dien Bien province
 10,114 162.52 62.23
19 Na Hy commune, Dien Bien province
 1,671 275.64 6.06
20 Na Sang commune, Dien Bien province
 19,598 360.15 54.42
21 Na Son commune, Dien Bien province
 15,331 230.71 66.45
22 Na Tau commune, Dien Bien province
 14,939 188.55 79.23
23 Nam Ke commune, Dien Bien province
 8,977 224.70 39.95
24 Nam Nen commune, Dien Bien province
 7,496 175.00 42.83
25 Nua Ngam commune, Dien Bien province
 11,804 264.78 44.58
26 Pa Ham commune, Dien Bien province
 8,171 135.84 60.15
27 Phinh Giang commune, Dien Bien province
 10,467 226.37 46.24
28 Pu Nhi commune, Dien Bien province
 999 181.22 5.51
29 Pu Nhung commune, Dien Bien province
 12,547 209.93 59.77
30 Quai To commune, Dien Bien province
 14,887 182.01 81.79
31 Quang Lam commune, Dien Bien province
 10,021 233.25 42.96
32 Sam Mun commune, Dien Bien province
 8,183 156.12 52.41
33 Sang Nhe commune, Dien Bien province
 0 190.02 0.00
34 Si Pa Phin commune, Dien Bien province
 10,772 241.65 44.58
35 Sin Chai commune, Dien Bien province
 12,915 189.13 68.29
36 Sin Thau commune, Dien Bien province
 6,058 516.42 11.73
37 Sinh Phinh commune, Dien Bien province
 15,815 174.53 90.61
38 Thanh An commune, Dien Bien province
 25,324 136.72 185.23
39 Thanh Nua commune, Dien Bien province
 29,397 176.97 166.11
40 Thanh Yen commune, Dien Bien province
 15,697 130.10 120.65
41 Tia Dinh commune, Dien Bien province
 7,292 166.76 43.73
42 Tua Chua commune, Dien Bien province
 17,817 108.33 164.47
43 Tua Thang commune, Dien Bien province
 8,944 150.92 59.26
44 Tuan Giao commune, Dien Bien province
 24,303 108.49 224.01
45 Xa Dung commune, Dien Bien province
 15,722 215.50 72.96
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