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

After the administrative restructuring in 2025 (effective from July 1, 2025), the province of Lao Cai was established by merging the entire administrative boundaries of Yen Bai province, Lao Cai province. The new administrative center of Lao Cai province is located in Yên Bái (cũ). Lao Cai province covers an area of 13,256.90 km² and has a population of 1,778,785 people, with an average density of 134.18 people per km². The province currently includes 99 administrative units, consisting of 10 wards, 89 communes, and 0 special administrative zones.

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Administrative Information of Lao Cai province (Post-Merger 2025)

  • Formed from (Merged Provinces): Yen Bai province, Lao Cai province
  • Total Area: 13,256.90 km²
  • Population: 1,778,785 people
  • Population Density: 134.18 people per km²
  • New Administrative Center: Yên Bái (cũ)
  • Administrative Units: 99 total units - including 10 wards, 89 communes, and 0 special administrative zones

Geographical Location of Lao Cai province

After the 2025 administrative merger, Lao Cai province is geographically bordered as follows:

Map of Lao Cai province After the 2025 Merger

Map of Lao Cai 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 Lao Cai province

Below is a summary of 99 commune-level administrative units in Lao Cai province after the 2025 merger, including the name, area, population, and population density for each.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lao Cai province (FAQ)

Which provinces were merged to form Lao Cai province after the 2025 administrative restructuring?

As of July 1, 2025, following the 2025 administrative restructuring, Lao Cai province was established by merging the entire administrative boundaries of Yen Bai province, Lao Cai province. The new administrative center of Lao Cai province is located in Yên Bái (cũ).

Where is the administrative headquarters of Lao Cai province located?

After the merger, the administrative headquarters of Lao Cai province is located in Yên Bái (cũ). It serves as the central hub for administration, economy, and tourism in the region.

What is the area and population of Lao Cai province after the merger?

Lao Cai province covers a total area of 13,256.90 km², with a population of approximately 1,778,785 people and an average population density of about 134.18 people per km² after the 2025 merger.

How many administrative units does Lao Cai province have after the 2025 merger?

A total of 99 administrative units, including 10 wards, 89 communes, and 0 special administrative zones.

Which provinces or cities border Lao Cai province?

Following the 2025 administrative restructuring, Lao Cai province shares borders with To the east it borders Tuyen Quang province and Phu Tho province To the west it borders Lai Chau province To the south it borders Son La province To the north it borders Yunnan province of China with a border of about 182 km long. .

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List of Wards and Communes in Lao Cai province (Post-Merger 2025)

Lao Cai province currently comprises a total of 99 local administrative units, including 10 wards, 89 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 Lao Cai province.

No. Ward / Commune / City Population Area (km²) Density (people/km²)
1 Au Lau ward, Lao Cai province
 23,245 66.17 351.29
2 Cam Duong ward, Lao Cai province
 67,877 59.90 1,133.17
3 Cau Thia ward, Lao Cai province
 25,234 31.84 792.53
4 Lao Cai ward, Lao Cai province
 76,981 72.32 1,064.45
5 Nam Cuong ward, Lao Cai province
 17,754 46.09 385.20
6 Nghia Lo ward, Lao Cai province
 73,556 17.07 4,309.08
7 Sa Pa ward, Lao Cai province
 22,882 54.63 418.85
8 Trung Tam ward, Lao Cai province
 26,888 43.15 623.13
9 Van Phu ward, Lao Cai province
 26,573 51.46 516.38
10 Yen Bai ward, Lao Cai province
 70,391 16.92 4,160.22
11 A Mu Sung commune, Lao Cai province
 59,550 104.40 570.40
12 Bac Ha commune, Lao Cai province
 30,521 179.70 169.84
13 Ban Ho commune, Lao Cai province
 93,510 166.20 562.64
14 Ban Lau commune, Lao Cai province
 18,559 125.30 148.12
15 Ban Lien commune, Lao Cai province
 42,210 76.70 550.33
16 Ban Xeo commune, Lao Cai province
 85,600 78.30 1,093.23
17 Bao Ai commune, Lao Cai province
 24,303 163.41 148.72
18 Bao Ha commune, Lao Cai province
 34,115 243.00 140.39
19 Bao Nhai commune, Lao Cai province
 17,349 156.00 111.21
20 Bao Thang commune, Lao Cai province
 32,800 160.40 204.49
21 Bao Yen commune, Lao Cai province
 21,560 119.10 181.02
22 Bat Xat commune, Lao Cai province
 27,229 190.00 143.31
23 Cam Nhan commune, Lao Cai province
 17,340 151.77 114.25
24 Cao Son commune, Lao Cai province
 88,720 124.93 710.16
25 Cat Thinh commune, Lao Cai province
 11,369 169.11 67.23
26 Chan Thinh commune, Lao Cai province
 18,790 120.54 155.88
27 Chau Que commune, Lao Cai province
 13,457 162.25 82.94
28 Che Tao commune, Lao Cai province
 26,500 234.44 113.04
29 Chieng Ken commune, Lao Cai province
 93,060 191.30 486.46
30 Coc Lau commune, Lao Cai province
 88,000 135.80 648.01
31 Coc San commune, Lao Cai province
 11,085 57.20 193.79
32 Den Sang commune, Lao Cai province
 12,160 148.20 82.05
33 Duong Quy commune, Lao Cai province
 89,250 157.10 568.11
34 Dong Cuong commune, Lao Cai province
 21,938 146.30 149.95
35 Gia Hoi commune, Lao Cai province
 14,908 213.25 69.91
36 Gia Phu commune, Lao Cai province
 28,458 102.40 277.91
37 Hanh Phuc commune, Lao Cai province
 13,763 193.85 71.00
38 Hop Thanh commune, Lao Cai province
 10,828 41.20 262.82
39 Hung Khanh commune, Lao Cai province
 14,054 122.18 115.03
40 Khanh Hoa commune, Lao Cai province
 17,589 149.77 117.44
41 Khanh Yen commune, Lao Cai province
 14,272 173.60 82.21
42 Khao Mang commune, Lao Cai province
 93,430 120.06 778.19
43 Lam Giang commune, Lao Cai province
 16,452 179.48 91.66
44 Lam Thuong commune, Lao Cai province
 19,576 128.00 152.94
45 Lao Chai commune, Lao Cai province
 10,135 157.99 64.15
46 Lien Son commune, Lao Cai province
 31,834 120.21 264.82
47 Luc Yen commune, Lao Cai province
 30,159 79.94 377.27
48 Lung Phinh commune, Lao Cai province
 12,131 101.00 120.11
49 Luong Thinh commune, Lao Cai province
 12,692 94.21 134.72
50 Mau A commune, Lao Cai province
 40,652 144.52 281.29
51 Minh Luong commune, Lao Cai province
 91,550 206.60 443.13
52 Mo Vang commune, Lao Cai province
 0 167.62 0.00
53 Mu Cang Chai commune, Lao Cai province
 14,773 146.95 100.53
54 Muong Bo commune, Lao Cai province
 72,250 148.30 487.19
55 Muong Hum commune, Lao Cai province
 68,140 212.80 320.21
56 Muong Khuong commune, Lao Cai province
 24,433 169.20 144.40
57 Muong Lai commune, Lao Cai province
 25,574 143.84 177.80
58 Nam Chay commune, Lao Cai province
 56,050 142.10 394.44
59 Nam Co commune, Lao Cai province
 10,019 201.60 49.70
60 Nam Xe commune, Lao Cai province
 14,780 170.96 86.45
61 Nghia Do commune, Lao Cai province
 13,906 159.40 87.24
62 Nghia Tam commune, Lao Cai province
 18,979 133.10 142.59
63 Ngu Chi Son commune, Lao Cai province
 75,030 82.47 909.79
64 Pha Long commune, Lao Cai province
 14,449 105.60 136.83
65 Phinh Ho commune, Lao Cai province
 10,957 226.02 48.48
66 Phong Du Ha commune, Lao Cai province
 80,250 138.39 579.88
67 Phong Du Thuong commune, Lao Cai province
 66,910 195.21 342.76
68 Phong Hai commune, Lao Cai province
 16,942 120.90 140.13
69 Phuc Khanh commune, Lao Cai province
 85,340 114.00 748.60
70 Phuc Loi commune, Lao Cai province
 15,369 160.71 95.63
71 Pung Luong commune, Lao Cai province
 19,516 253.24 77.07
72 Quy Mong commune, Lao Cai province
 16,169 149.17 108.39
73 Si Ma Cai commune, Lao Cai province
 22,871 109.00 209.83
74 Sin Cheng commune, Lao Cai province
 57,030 88.00 648.07
75 Son Luong commune, Lao Cai province
 23,365 96.92 241.08
76 Ta Cu Ty commune, Lao Cai province
 0 67.15 0.00
77 Ta Phin commune, Lao Cai province
 99,280 74.68 1,329.41
78 Ta Van commune, Lao Cai province
 18,636 158.50 117.58
79 Ta Xi Lang commune, Lao Cai province
 0 88.50 0.00
80 Tan Hop commune, Lao Cai province
 11,506 200.45 57.40
81 Tan Linh commune, Lao Cai province
 20,155 147.75 136.41
82 Tang Loong commune, Lao Cai province
 0 125.72 0.00
83 Thac Ba commune, Lao Cai province
 35,122 142.54 246.40
84 Thuong Bang La commune, Lao Cai province
 14,697 111.61 131.68
85 Thuong Ha commune, Lao Cai province
 14,160 143.80 98.47
86 Tram Tau commune, Lao Cai province
 11,493 238.29 48.23
87 Tran Yen commune, Lao Cai province
 29,258 110.72 264.25
88 Trinh Tuong commune, Lao Cai province
 12,376 146.60 84.42
89 Tu Le commune, Lao Cai province
 13,301 115.35 115.31
90 Van Ban commune, Lao Cai province
 23,943 156.70 152.80
91 Van Chan commune, Lao Cai province
 23,772 140.24 169.51
92 Viet Hong commune, Lao Cai province
 10,802 101.37 106.56
93 Vo Lao commune, Lao Cai province
 17,912 152.80 117.23
94 Xuan Ai commune, Lao Cai province
 24,747 123.93 199.69
95 Xuan Hoa commune, Lao Cai province
 78,491 306.00 256.51
96 Xuan Quang commune, Lao Cai province
 27,218 137.70 197.66
97 Y Ty commune, Lao Cai province
 10,304 127.60 80.75
98 Yen Binh commune, Lao Cai province
 653,422 9.00 72,602.40
99 Yen Thanh commune, Lao Cai province
 47,780 38.13 1,253.08
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