Hậu Giang

Hậu Giang is a provincial territory in the Mekong Delta shaped by waterways and rice fields. The landscape consists of flat plains where fruit trees grow, crossed by canals that connect villages and farmland.

The administrative unit emerged at the beginning of the 21st century when authorities reorganized a larger region. The capital Vị Thanh was designated as the administrative center and has since grown into a local hub.

The name refers to a river branch that has shaped the region for centuries. Visitors today see fruit orchards, floating markets and small workshops where craftspeople weave baskets or make rice noodles using traditional methods.

A main road runs through the region from east to west, linking the larger settlements. Travelers find small restaurants and guesthouses along the route, often run by local families.

Scientists observe that much of the province lies below sea level and is protected only by dikes. These structures shape how residents live, as they constantly interact with the surrounding water.

Location: Vietnam

Capital city: Vị Thanh

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

Shares border with: Cần Thơ, Bạc Liêu province, Vĩnh Long, Sóc Trăng, Kiên Giang

Website: http://haugiang.gov.vn

GPS coordinates: 9.78333,105.46667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:07