Cái Nước becomes a ward, strengthening its role as a southern aquaculture hub

Cái Nước, a vital southern aquaculture trade hub in Cà Mau province, has officially become a ward following approval from the provincial People's Council. This administrative change transforms the area, which boasts an area of 117.94 km² and a population exceeding 54,600.

The establishment of Cái Nước ward is built upon existing administrative units, integrating the former Cái Nước town, Trần Thới commune, and parts of Đông Hưng, Đông Thới, and Tân Hưng Đông communes. This transition reflects significant economic and social shifts, notably a non-agricultural workforce that now constitutes over 70% of the employed population, driven by robust trade and service activities centered around aquaculture.

Historically, Cái Nước has served as a crucial center for aquatic product trade, leveraging its connectivity via both land and waterways. This strategic position facilitates the movement of goods from production areas to markets and processing facilities. Aquaculture remains the dominant economic sector, with over 71% of the natural area dedicated to its cultivation, providing livelihoods for the majority of residents.

The ward's development is further bolstered by its geographical advantages. Situated on National Road 1, a major artery connecting the provincial center to the southern districts, and with the Cà Mau-Đất Mũi expressway under construction, Cái Nước is poised to become an increasingly important node in the province's development axis. The ward's transformation into an urban center is a key component of the province's urban development strategy.