District 5, Ho Chi Minh City

District 5 (Quận 5) is an urban district (quận) of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam. The Chinese community accounts for a significant population in this district. There are several hospitals, high schools and universities in this district.

As of 2010 the district had a population of 174,154 people. The district covers an area of 4.27 km2.

There are 15 wards in District 5, from Ward 1 to Ward 15.

Famous places

 * Cholon, the Chinatown of Ho Chi Minh City
 * Windsor Plaza Hotel (5 stars), the current tallest building in District 5
 * Hải Thượng Lãn Ông historic quarter (selling Chinese and Vietnamese herbs)
 * Đại Thế Giới Water Park
 * District 5 Cultural Centre
 * Kim Biên market (selling chemical substances)
 * An Đông market

Idioms
Eat in District Five, Live in District Three and See in District One.

High Schools and Universities

 * Hùng Vương High School
 * Lê Hồng Phong High School for the Gifted
 * High School for the Gifted
 * Ho Chi Minh City Pedagogical University
 * Ho Chi Minh City University of Science
 * Ho Chi Minh City Medicine and Pharmacy University
 * Ho Chi Minh City Sports Pedagogical University
 * Saigon University