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Largest city in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the most populous city and centrally-governed city of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is the Saigon River.
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One of the three geographical regions in Vietnam
Southern Vietnam is one of the three geographical regions of Vietnam, the other two being Northern and Central Vietnam. It includes 2 administrative subregions, which in turn are divided into 19 First Tier units, of which 17 are provinces and 2 are municipalities.
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The prolonged heavy rain in Ho Chi Minh City and Southern Vietnam is still within the rainy season pattern, but the combination of various weather patterns means the rain can be heavy, widespread, and long-lasting.
Peak tides in Ho Chi Minh City are forecast at 1.6-1.85 metres from September 28-30, above alert level 3, risking deep flooding.