Tây Hồ District
| Tay Ho District Quận Tây Hồ | |
|---|---|
| District | |
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| Country |
 Vietnam |
| Central city | Hanoi |
| Seat | 657 Lạc Long Quân Road |
| Wards | 8 |
| Government | |
| • People's Committee | Nguyễn Văn Thắng |
| • People's Council | Phương Ngọc Ánh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24 km2 (9 sq mi) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 126,700 |
| • Density | 5,300/km2 (14,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | ICT (UTC+7) |
| Website | http://tayho.hanoi.gov.vn/tayho/portal/vi/ |
Tây Hồ is an urban district (quận) located on the north side of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. The name of the district means West Lake, which is named after the West Lake located nearby. Tây Hồ is located adjacent to four other major districts: Long Biên district (from the East), Bắc Từ Liêm district (from the West), Ba Đình district (from the North), and Đông Anh district (from the South).
Tây Hồ district currently includes 8 Wards: Bưởi, Nhật Tân, Phú Thượng, Quảng An, Thuỵ Khuê, Tứ Liên, Xuân La, Yên Phụ.
History
Following decree 69/CE set fourth by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam government, Tây Hồ was officially recognized as a district on October 28, 1995. The district was, and is, still considered to be a center of entertainment, tourism, and natural conservation of Hanoi.
Accomplishments
For the 2010-2015 years, the primary accomplishments in the four main sectors:
I. Economics
- 16% increase: in production rate of economic sectors that the district managed.
- 18T-20% increase: in production rate for the service sector that the district managed.
- 80% of profits are in the sectors of tourism, commerce, and services.
II. Education & Culture
- Until 2015, there will be 20 nationally-accredited schools.
- Increase in 5,000 openings in the labor job market.
- Aim to decrease poverty of 50 families every year.
- 16.5% increase in birth rate.
III. Security and Social Order
- Maintain order in terms of social security across all regions of the district and beyond.
- Ensure military activities are well-managed.
IV. Contributions towards People's Committee
- Continue to strengthen leadership within the committee.
- Organize annual intervention that promotes "Trong Sach, Vung Manh" campaign.
- Induct 80 new Party members annually.
Mission Statements
As of 2015, five central mission statements to be accomplished by 2020 are:
Statement 1: Focus on managing, preserving, and upgrading quality of the natural environment.
Statement 2: Upgrade productivity and effectiveness of management in real estate, and social order to increase productivity in terms of building new infrastructure.
Statement 3: Build and maintain a healthy cultural environment environment for Ha Noi, especially in a lifestyle consistent with the goals of 'Refined - Civil - Modern'.
Statement 4: Continue to strengthen administrative power of the district in relation to the People's Party.
Statement 5: Continue to strengthen leadership and collegiality among members of the People's Party.
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Coordinates: 21°04′15″N 105°48′43″E / 21.0707°N 105.8120°E