were considered district-level administrative units within the municipalities.

Cities were further assessed and categorized under the urban area classification resolution, which includes six classes: Special , Class , Class , Class , Class and Class . Municipalities and Municipal Cities were given Class (With the exception of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City being Special Class). Provincial Cities were assigned Class , Class , Class depending on classification criteria.

After 2025 reforms

After the amendment of the Constitution,

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