Phú Mỹ, District-level town in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu, Vietnam.
Phú Mỹ is a district-level town in southeastern Vietnam that encompasses multiple industrial zones and deep-water ports near Ho Chi Minh City. The town combines agricultural land with modern manufacturing facilities and significant shipping infrastructure.
The area developed from two 19th-century villages that merged in 1934, later growing into a modern industrial center. Growth accelerated significantly when it received its current status as a district-level town in 2018.
The town reflects the coexistence of traditional Vietnamese communities and modern industrial facilities that shape everyday life. This blend is visible throughout: fields sit next to factories, and older houses stand near new residential blocks.
The town sits about one hour south of Ho Chi Minh City and is easily reached via National Highway 51. Visitors will find a mix of port areas, industrial zones, and residential neighborhoods with notable traffic in port-related areas.
The town is home to one of the country's largest power generation facilities, which attracts thousands of workers from across the region. This massive infrastructure shapes the town's character and influences its economic rhythm daily.
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