Nhon Trach poised to transform into modern, civilized urban area

With an increasingly well-developed transport infrastructure, direct connectivity to Long Thanh International Airport, and its position as the eastern gateway to Ho Chi Minh City, Nhon Trach in Dong Nai province is converging multiple advantages to accelerate its rise as a modern urban center.

Strategically located within a well-connected transport network, Nhon Trach boasts strong socio-economic development potential. Photo: Xuan Mai

With a population of approximately 156,798 people and a total area of 108.04 square kilometers, Nhon Trach has a population density of 1,452 people per square kilometer. Notably, its ample land reserves and vast development space provide favorable conditions for the synchronized planning of new urban areas, the development of eco-tourism, and the formation of high-quality commercial and service centers.

Route 25B has been completed and put into operation. Photo: Xuan Mai

In recent years, Nhon Trach has steadily affirmed its strategic role within the regional connectivity network. A series of key transport projects have been vigorously implemented, including Route 25C, Ho Chi Minh City Ring Road 3, the Ben Luc – Long Thanh Expressway, as well as Cat Lai Bridge, Phuoc Khanh Bridge, and Nhon Trach – Thu Thiem Bridge. As these projects take shape, connectivity is improving significantly. Distances to major economic hubs are being shortened, while new development space is opening up. Consequently, Nhon Trach is emerging as a focal point for trade, logistics, and aviation-related services in the region.

Route 25C project directly connects to Long Thanh International Airport. Photo: Xuan Mai

Meanwhile, the Phuoc An General Port project, one of the region’s major deep-water ports, is being developed in a synchronized manner, creating a breakthrough in logistics development. Once completed, the port will be directly linked to the Cai Mep – Thi Vai port cluster and Long Thanh airport, forming an integrated transport chain across road, waterway, and air routes. This convergence is expected to position Nhon Trach as a new economic growth axis in southern Vietnam.

Nhon Trach is one of the province’s major industrial centers, driving growth in the southern key economic region. Photo: Xuan Mai

Currently, Nhon Trach serves as one of Dong Nai’s key industrial hubs, hosting five operational industrial parks and one industrial cluster. These facilities have attracted 391 FDI projects with total registered capital exceeding US$7.57 billion (of which more than US$5.65 billion has been disbursed), along with 142 domestic projects worth over VND20.54 trillion. As a result, they have generated employment for more than 131,520 workers, with industry, construction, and services accounting for 99% of the local economic structure.

Overview of the Thang Long Home – Hiep Phuoc project, featuring modern housing, internal amenities, and well-planned infrastructure, contributing to a new, livable urban landscape. Photo: Xuan Mai

In addition, the locality has remained a stable contributor to the provincial budget. In 2025, total state budget revenue reached VND449.977 billion, equivalent to 114.3% of the assigned estimate.

Ky Yen festival is held annually at Phuoc Thien Communal House, reflecting the cultural identity of Southeastern Vietnam. Photo: Xuan Mai

Residents’ cultural and spiritual life in Nhon Trach continues to improve. Photo: Xuan Mai

Living standards have steadily improved, with average income per capita reaching VND 98.86 million per year, surpassing the provincial average. The multidimensional poverty rate has declined to just 0.16%, lower than the overall provincial level.

Beyond economic development, Nhon Trach has also preserved and promoted the cultural identity of the southeastern region. Provincial-level historical and architectural sites such as Phu My Communal House and Phuoc Thien Communal House have been well maintained, serving as venues for traditional education and fostering patriotism and national pride among younger generations.

Nhon Trach has long been known for its specialty Phu Hoi tea. Photo: Xuan Mai

With solid foundations and outstanding advantages, this is considered a ‘golden opportunity’ for the locality to accelerate its transformation. Nhon Trach is now preparing to be upgraded into Nhon Trach Ward, with a vision of becoming a modern, civilized, and highly livable urban area.

By X.Mai , H. Phuc – Translated by M.Nguyet, Minho