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Ho Chi Minh
Country: Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh by the Numbers:
Population: 6.06 million
Elevation: 62 feet
Average Precipitation: 76.8 inches
Average January Temperature: 80 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 83 degrees F
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: food processing, textiles, machine building, fishing
Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz; standard two-pin plug
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +7
Country Dialing Code: 84
Area Code: 08
Did You Know?
Ho Chi Minh was originally known as Prey Nokor, a main port of Cambodia. In the 17th century, the Vietnamese conquered the city and named it Saigon. After the fall of South Vietnam in 1975, Saigon became Ho Chi Minh, named after the Communist leader.
Orientation:
Ho Chi Minh is the largest city in Vietnam and is located near the delta of the Mekong River and along the western bank of Saigon River.
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