Former district centers in Cà Mau and Bạc Liêu become urban wards

The Cà Mau Provincial People's Council has officially approved the plan to establish 13 new wards (phường) across the province. This significant administrative restructuring will see existing communes (xã) transformed into urban wards, altering the local government landscape. Many of these communes hold historical significance, having previously served as administrative centers for districts within the former Bạc Liêu and Cà Mau provinces.

The decision was made during a specialized session of the Provincial People's Council on June 10th. The resolution allows for the formation of these new wards based on the current natural area and population size of 13 specific communes: Vĩnh Lợi, Hồng Dân, Phước Long, Hòa Bình, Gành Hào, Cái Đôi Vàm, Lương Thế Trân, Trần Văn Thời, Thới Bình, Đầm Dơi, Cái Nước, Năm Căn, and Sông Đốc.

According to the Cà Mau Provincial People's Committee's proposal, this transition will not change the province's total natural area or population. It will, however, change the administrative structure by reducing the number of communes by 13 and increasing the number of wards by 13. Following the merger of the old Cà Mau and Bạc Liêu provinces on July 1, 2025, Cà Mau had 64 administrative units at the commune level, comprising 55 communes and 9 wards. With the addition of these 13 new wards, the province will now have 42 communes and 22 wards.

The Provincial People's Council has tasked the Provincial People's Committee with completing the necessary documentation to submit to higher authorities for final approval. This move reflects a broader trend of administrative reorganization aimed at modernizing local governance and potentially improving urban management and service delivery in the region.