| Vietnamese name | Hai Phong |
|---|---|
| Area | 1,561 km² |
| Population | about 2.1 million |
| Provincial capital / central city | Hai Phong City (centrally governed city) |
| Climate | Subtropical monsoon climate. Annual average temperature 23–24°C. Prone to the effects of typhoons. |
| Main port / logistics hub | Hai Phong Port (the Dinh Vu–Lach Huyen deep-water port) |
Overview
Hai Phong is the largest port city in northern Vietnam and the sea gateway to Hanoi. With beautiful coastlines including Cat Ba Island, it is a region where fisheries are thriving. The Lach Huyen deep-water port, which opened in 2018, is the only port facility in the north where large container ships can dock directly, and its importance as an agricultural export hub is growing.
Industrialization is advancing rapidly, but in the suburbs rice cultivation and aquaculture are still important industries. Shrimp farming in coastal and estuarine areas and offshore fishing support the economy.
Features of agriculture
Hai Phong's agriculture is centered on fisheries. Aquaculture is thriving around Cat Ba Island and along the Do Son peninsula coast, producing shrimp, crab, and bivalves. Inland, paddy rice cultivation is carried out, with two crops a year being standard.
Vegetable cultivation is also thriving in the Kien An and An Duong districts, where suburban agriculture serving the Hanoi market has developed. The Tien Lang district is also known as a lychee producing area.
Main agricultural products
Seafood (shrimp, crab, shellfish), rice, vegetables, lychee (Tien Lang district), flowers
Exports and logistics
The Lach Huyen deep-water port is the key to agricultural exports from northern Vietnam. Exports of coffee, cashew nuts, rice, and more pass through here. Seafood exports to Japan, South Korea, and China are also thriving, and frozen-processing facilities are concentrated around the port.
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