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Commune Can Yen

Cần Yên

Commune — typically found in rural or semi-rural areas.

Statistics

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Population

10,375

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Area

144.64 km²

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Type

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Unit Code

01366

Origin

Former Province
Former District
New ProvinceLao Cai

Merge History

The following former administrative units were consolidated to form Commune Can Yen during Vietnam's 2025 administrative reform.

  1. Xã Cần Nông

    Former administrative unit

  2. Xã Lương Thông

    Former administrative unit

  3. Xã Cần Yên

    Former administrative unit

  4. Commune Can Yen

    New ward — 2025 administrative reform

3 units merged under the 2025 Vietnam administrative consolidation, reducing from 63 to 34 provinces and 10,000+ to 3,321 wards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Commune Can Yen?
Commune Can Yen is a Xã in Lao Cai, Vietnam. It was formed through the 2025 administrative reform by merging 3 former administrative units.
Where did Commune Can Yen come from?
Commune Can Yen was created from the merger of: Xã Cần Nông, Xã Lương Thông, Xã Cần Yên. These units were previously under the former district in the former province.
What is the population and area of Commune Can Yen?
Commune Can Yen has a population of approximately 10,375 people and covers an area of 144.64 km².