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{{Short description|City in central Vietnam}}
{{Expand Vietnamese|topic=geo|date=February 2024}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name               = Da Nang
| official_name      = City of Danang<br/>{{nobold|{{lang|vi|Thành phố Đà Nẵng}} }}
| native_name        = Đà Nẵng
| native_name_lang   = vi
| other_name         = Cửa Hàn, Kẻ Hàn, Turon, Tourane, Thái Phiên, Hiện Cảng
| settlement_type    = [[Municipalities of Vietnam|Municipality (Class-1)]]
| image_skyline      = {{multiple image
  | total_width            = 310
  | border                 = infobox
  | perrow                 = 1/2/2/2/1
  | caption_align          = center
  | image1                 = Dragon bridge from above.png
  | caption1               = Dragon Bridge
  | image2                 = My Khe Beach Danang Highrises.jpg
  | caption2               = My Khe Beach
  | image3                 = Golden Bridge (Vietnam).jpg
  | caption3               = Golden Bridge
  | image4                 = Ngu_hanh_son_toan_canh.jpg
  | caption4               = Marble Mountains
  | image5                 = Chua Linh Ung 20150219.jpg
  | caption5               = Linh Ung Pagoda
  | image6                 = Hoi_An_(42681823051).jpg
  | caption6               = [[Hội An]]
  | image7                 = Hội An 2024 - Fujian Assembly Hall (Hội quán Phúc Kiến , 會安福建會館) - img 14.jpg
  | caption7               = Phuc Kien Assembly Hall

  }}
| image_flag         = 
| flag_alt           = Tiếng Việt
| image_seal         = File:Emblem of Danang City.svg
| nicknames          = City of Han River <br /> City of Bridges
| image_map          = {{maplink|frame=yes|frame-align=center|plain=yes|type=shape|stroke-width=2|stroke-color=#000000}}
| image_map1         = Da Nang in Viet Nam.svg
| map_caption        = Interactive map outlining Danang
| coordinates        = {{coord|16|04|10|N|108|12|35|E|region:VN|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type   = Country
| subdivision_name   = {{VIE}}
| subdivision_type2  = [[Regions of Vietnam|Region]]
| subdivision_type3  = Central district
| subdivision_name2  = [[South Central Coast]]
| seat_type          = Seat
| seat               = [[Hải Châu]]
| government_type    = [[Municipalities of Vietnam|Municipality (Class-1)]]
| governing_body     = Danang People's Council
| parts_type         = [[List of districts of Vietnam|Subdivision]]
| parts              = 23 wards, 70 communes, 1 special zone
| leader_title1      = Secretary of the [[Communist Party of Vietnam|Party]]
| leader_name1       = Nguyễn Văn Quảng
| leader_title2      = Chairman of People's Council
| leader_name2       = Lương Nguyễn Minh Triết
| leader_title3      = Chairman of People's Committee
| leader_name3       = Lê Trung Chinh
| area_footnotes     = <ref name="area_2022">{{Cite act|date=18 October 2023|type=Decision|index=3048/QĐ-BTNMT|legislature=[[Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Vietnam)]]|title=Biểu số 4.3: Hiện trạng sử dụng đất vùng Bắc Trung Bộ và Duyên hải miền Trung năm 2022|trans-title=Table 4.3: Current land use status in the North Central and South Central Coast regions in 2022|language=vi|url=https://monre.gov.vn/VanBan/Lists/VanBanChiDao/Attachments/3012/b4.3_Signed.pdf}} – the data in the report are in hectares, rounded to integers</ref>
| area_total_km2     = 11,859.59
| population_footnotes = <ref name="pop_2022">{{Cite book |author=[[General Statistics Office of Vietnam]] |url=https://www.gso.gov.vn/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sach-Nien-giam-TK-2022-final.pdf |title=Statistical Yearbook of Vietnam 2022 |publisher=Statistical Publishing House (Vietnam) |year=2024 |isbn=978-604-75-2429-7}}</ref>{{rp |p=106}}
| elevation_min_point = [[South China Sea]]
| elevation_min_m    = 0
| elevation_max_point = [[Ngọc Linh]] Mount
| elevation_max_m    = 2598
| elevation_max_ft   = 8524
| population_total   = 3,065,628
| population_as_of   = 2025
| population_density_km2 = 258
| pop_est_as_of      = 2025
| population_urban   = 1,660,122
| population_urban_footnotes = {{r |pop_2022 |p=116}}
| population_rural   = 1,405,506
| population_rural_footnotes = {{r |pop_2022 |p=118}}
| population_blank1_title = Dialect
| population_blank1  = Quảng Nam
| population_demonym = Danangese
| blank3_name        = [[Human Development Index|HDI]] (2022)
| blank3_info        = {{increase}} 0.800<ref name="gso.gov.vn">{{Cite web |title=Human Development Index by province(*) by Cities, provincies and Year |url=https://www.gso.gov.vn/en/px-web/?pxid=E1438&theme=Health%2C%20Culture%2C%20Sport%20and%20Living%20standard |access-date=28 September 2024 |website=[[General Statistics Office of Vietnam]]}}</ref><br />([[List of administrative divisions of Vietnam by Human Development Index|5th]])
| postal_code_type   = [[Postal codes in Vietnam|Postal code]]
| postal_code        = 50xxx
| area_code          = 236
| area_code_type     = [[Telephone numbers in Vietnam|Area codes]]
| iso_code           = [[ISO 3166-2:VN|VN-DN]]
| website            = {{URL|http://www.danang.gov.vn}}
| translit_lang1_info2 = {{linktext|Thành phố| Đà Nẵng}}
| timezone           = [[Indochina Time|ICT]]
| utc_offset         = +7
| registration_plate_type = [[Vehicle registration plates of Vietnam|License plate]]
| registration_plate = 43
}}

'''Da Nang''' or '''Danang'''<ref group="nb">See also [[Danang Dragons]]</ref> ({{langx|vi|Đà Nẵng}}, {{IPA|vi|ɗaː˨˩ n̪a˧˥ˀŋ|pron|Da Nang.ogg}}) is the [[list of cities in Vietnam|fourth-largest city]] in [[Vietnam]] by municipal population and the largest by geographical area.<ref name="state-bgnote">{{cite web|url=https://2009-2017.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/4130.htm|title=Background Note: Vietnam|author=Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs|publisher=U.S. Department of State|date=27 May 2010|access-date=21 June 2010|archive-date=22 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122194625/https://2009-2017.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/4130.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> It lies on the coast of the Western Pacific Ocean of Vietnam at the mouth of the [[Hàn River (Vietnam)|Hàn River]], and is one of Vietnam's most important port cities. As one of the country's six [[Municipalities of Vietnam|direct-controlled municipalities]], it falls under the administration of the [[politics of Vietnam|central government]].

The city was known as Cửa Hàn (''Hàn River Estuary'') during early [[Đại Việt]] settlement, and as Tourane (or Turon) during [[French Indochina|French colonial rule]]. Before 1997, the city was part of Quang Nam–Da Nang Province. On 1 January 1997, Da Nang was separated from [[Quảng Nam Province]] to become one of the centrally controlled municipalities. Da Nang is designated as a [[List of cities in Vietnam|first class city]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.chinhphu.vn/portal/page?_pageid=33,638900&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&docid=12077 |title=Quyết định số 145/2003/QĐ/TTg ngày 15/7/2003 |access-date=24 February 2010 |archive-date=22 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722111909/http://www.chinhphu.vn/portal/page?_pageid=33,638900&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&docid=12077 |url-status=live }}</ref> and has a higher urbanization ratio than any of Vietnam's other [[provinces of Vietnam|provinces or centrally governed cities]].<ref name="urbaniz">{{Cite web |title=Đà Nẵng – địa phương có tỷ lệ đô thị hóa cao nhất cả nước |url=https://monarchydanang.com.vn/tin-tuc/monarchy-da-nang/da-nang-dia-phuong-co-ty-le-do-thi-hoa-cao-nhat-ca-nuoc-1153.html |website=Monarchy Da Nang |date=2023-10-20 |access-date=2025-05-19}}</ref>

Da Nang is the commercial and educational center of [[Central Vietnam]] and is the largest city in the region. It has a well-sheltered, easily accessible port, and its location on [[National Route 1 (Vietnam)|National Route 1]] and the [[North–South Railway (Vietnam)|North–South Railway]] makes it a transport hub. It is within {{cvt|100|km|mi|}} of several [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]]s, including the [[Imperial City (Huế)|Imperial City of Huế]], the Old Town of [[Hội An]], and the [[Mỹ Sơn]] ruins. [[APEC Vietnam 2017|APEC 2017]] was hosted in Da Nang.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bộ Tài Chính – Trang bảo trì Cổng thông tin điện tử Bộ Tài Chính |url=https://mof.gov.vn/webcenter/portal/ttncdtbh/pages_r/l/chi-tiet-tin?dDocName=MOFUCM115739 |access-date=7 May 2024 |website=mof.gov.vn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=APEC economic leaders issue Da Nang Declaration |url=https://vietnamnet.vn/en/apec-economic-leaders-issue-da-nang-declaration-E191372.html |access-date=7 May 2024 |website=VietNamNet News |language=English}}</ref> Da Nang has a [[Human Development Index]] of 0.800 (very high), ranking [[List of administrative divisions of Vietnam by Human Development Index|fifth]] among all municipalities and provinces of Vietnam.<ref name="gso.gov.vn">{{Cite web |title=Human Development Index by province(*) by Cities, provincies and Year |url=https://www.gso.gov.vn/en/px-web/?pxid=E1438&theme=Health%2C%20Culture%2C%20Sport%20and%20Living%20standard |access-date=28 September 2024 |website=[[General Statistics Office of Vietnam]]}}</ref> In a proposal announced in April 2025, which came into force starting 1 July that year, the new Da Nang City was formed by incorporating the neighbouring [[Quảng Nam Province]] whilst maintaining its political and administrative centres.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-04-14 |title=Vietnam finalizes names, capitals for 34 merged provinces and cities |url=https://vietnamnet.vn/en/vietnam-finalizes-names-capitals-for-34-merged-provinces-and-cities-2390857.html |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=VietNamNet |language=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-04-15 |title=List of proposed names of 34 provinces and cities after merger |url=https://www.vietnam.vn/en/danh-sach-du-kien-ten-goi-34-tinh-thanh-pho-sau-sap-nhap |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=vietnam.vn |language=en}}</ref>

==Names of Da Nang in different languages==
{{Infobox Chinese
| pic = Da Nang (Chinese characters).svg
| piccap = "Da Nang" in ''[[chữ Nôm]]''
| picupright = 0.495
| chunom = 沱㶞
| qn = Đà Nẵng
}}
Most of the names by which Da Nang has been known make reference to its position at the [[Han River (Vietnam)|Hàn River]] estuary. The city's present name is generally agreed to be a Vietnamese adaptation of the [[Cham language|Cham]] word {{lang|cja|da nak}}, which is translated as 'opening of a large river'.<ref name="dncityname">{{cite web |url=http://danang.gov.vn/TabID/76/CID/704/ItemID/8711/default.aspx |title=Names of Đà Nẵng through periods of time |publisher=Danang People's Committee |date=3 January 2004 |access-date=20 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319233811/http://danang.gov.vn/TabID/76/CID/704/ItemID/8711/default.aspx |archive-date=19 March 2012 }}</ref><ref name="hoidap">{{cite book |title=Hỏi đáp về Quảng Nam-Đà Nẵng |trans-title=Questions and Answers about Quảng Nam-Đà Nẵng |author=Bùi Minh Quốc }}</ref>

[[File:Old map of Vietnam.jpg|thumb|A map of [[Vietnam|Annam]] drafted by [[Alexandre de Rhodes]]. "Cua han" appears along the coast (upside-down, left of centre).]]
Other [[Chamic languages|Chamic]] sources, with similar definitions, have been proposed. Inrasara (aka {{lang|vi|Phú Trạm|italic=no}}), a researcher specializing in [[Champa]], suggests ''Da Nang'' is a variation of the Cham word {{lang|cja|daknan}} (lit. 'the large water'); Sakaya (aka {{lang|vi|Văn Món|italic=no}}), another Champa researcher, claims a connection with the [[Raglai people|Raglai]] word {{lang|roc|danang}}, meaning 'river source'.<ref name="dnname">{{Cite web |url=http://baodanang.vn/channel/5437/201101/nam-moi-noi-chuyen-ten-que-2029687/|title=Năm mới nói chuyện tên quê |website=Báo Đà Nẵng |access-date=16 July 2020 |archive-date=16 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716223328/https://baodanang.vn/channel/5437/201101/nam-moi-noi-chuyen-ten-que-2029687/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Another name given to Da Nang was {{lang|vi|Cửa Hàn}} (lit. 'mouth of the Han <nowiki>[river]</nowiki>'). The name used by the French, {{lang|fr|Tourane}}, is said to derive from this name, by way of a rough transliteration.<ref name="footprint08">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0FKCuR0i0SMC&q=cua+han+tourane&pg=PA202 |title=Footprint Vietnam |publisher=Footprint Travel Guides |year=2008 |access-date=19 March 2011 |isbn=978-1-906098-13-1 |page=202 |archive-date=12 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812052723/https://books.google.com/books?id=0FKCuR0i0SMC&q=cua+han+tourane&pg=PA202 |url-status=live}}</ref> Notably, this name (spelled ''Cua han'') appears on maps of the area drafted by [[Alexandre de Rhodes]] in 1650. The name ''Kean'' (compare {{lang|vi|Kẻ Hàn}}, roughly 'Han market') was another name purportedly used during the 17th century to refer to the land at the foot of the [[Hải Vân Pass]].<ref name="dncityname"/>

Other names referring to Da Nang include:<ref name="dncityname"/>
* {{lang|vi|Vũng Thùng}}, a colloquial name which survives in [[folklore]].<ref name="vungthung" group="nb">"Hearing the sudden gunfire, we know that the Western ships anchored at Vung Thung yesterday" ("{{lang|vi|Tai nghe súng nổ cái đùng, Tàu Tây đã lại Vũng Thùng hôm qua}}"). {{cite web |url=http://danang.gov.vn/TabID/76/CID/704/ItemID/8711/default.aspx |title=Name of Danang through periods of time |publisher=Da Nang People's Committee |date=3 January 2004 |access-date=20 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319233811/http://danang.gov.vn/TabID/76/CID/704/ItemID/8711/default.aspx |archive-date=19 March 2012 }}</ref>
* {{lang|vi|Trà Úc}}, {{lang|vi|Trà Áo}}, {{lang|vi|Trà Sơn}} and {{lang|vi|Đồng Long Loan}}, literary names used by [[Confucianism|Confucian]] scholars.
* In Chinese, Danang is known as {{lang-zh |hp=Xiàngǎng |t=[[wikt:峴港|峴港]] }}), this is derived from the old name {{lang|zh|蜆港}} ('clam harbor'). 
* In [[chữ Nôm]], used until 1945, {{Lang|vi|Đà Nẵng}} is written as {{lang|vi-Hani|沱灢}}, a simplified form of {{wikt-lang|zh|沱㶞}}. 
* {{lang|vi|Thái Phiên}}, a name used briefly after the 1945 [[August Revolution]], commemorating {{lang|vi|[[Thái Phiên]]|italic=no}}, the leader of popular revolts during the 1916 [[Duy Tân|Duy Tân Resistance]].

==History==
=== Ancient Vietnam ===
{{Main|History of the Cham–Vietnamese wars}}
The city's origins date back to the ancient kingdom of [[Champa]], established in 192 AD. At its peak, the Chams' sphere of influence stretched from [[Huế]] to [[Vũng Tàu]]. The city of [[Indrapura (Champa)|Indrapura]], at the site of the modern village of Dong Duong in [[Quảng Nam Province]] (about {{cvt|50|km|mi|}} from Da Nang), was the capital of Champa from about 875 to about 1000 AD. Also in the region of Da Nang were the ancient Cham city of Singhapura ("City of the Lion").<ref>{{cite web |title=The Many Places of Singhapura – Part 1 |url=https://www.southeastasianarchaeology.com/2007/05/15/the-many-places-of-singapura-part-1/ |website=Southeast Asian Archaeology |date=15 May 2007 |access-date=9 May 2025}}</ref> the location of which has been identified with an archeological site in the modern village of Trà Kiệu, and the valley of [[Mỹ Sơn]],<ref>{{cite web|title=KINGDOM OF CHAMPA|url=https://facultystaff.richmond.edu/~ebolt/history398/KingdomOfChampa.html|access-date=20 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120503061157/https://facultystaff.richmond.edu/~ebolt/history398/KingdomOfChampa.html|archive-date=3 May 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> where a number of ruined temples and towers can still be viewed.

In the latter half of the 10th century, the kings of Indrapura came into conflict with the [[Đại Việt]], who were then based at Hoa Lư near modern [[Hanoi]].<ref>Lê Thành Khôi, ''Histoire du Vietnam'', p.122, 141.</ref> As an independent kingdom, Champa found itself needing to defend its territory to contain the threat posed by the [[Khmer Empire]] in the west, and expand its territory to the north, hoping to conquer the Vietnamese nation. In Đại Việt, with the kingdom in turmoil following the assassination of [[Đinh Tiên Hoàng]], Champa made an unsuccessful attempt to invade [[Đại Việt]] in 979 possibly with diplomatic encouragement from China, but failed due to the strong defence of Vietnamese territory under the command of [[Lê Hoàn]]. In 982, escalating tensions led to Champa detaining three ambassadors sent by Emperor Lê Hoàn of the Đại Việt (founder of the [[Early Lê dynasty]]) were detained in Indrapura. Lê Hoàn decided to go on the offensive, sacking Indrapura and killing the Cham King Parameshvaravarman I. As a result of these setbacks, the Cham eventually abandoned Indrapura around 1000 AD.<ref>Ngô Vǎn Doanh, ''Champa'', p.34; Ngô Vǎn Doanh, ''Mỹ Sơn Relics'', p.75-76.</ref>

The Đại Việt campaign against Champa continued into the late 11th century, when the Cham were forced to cede their three northern provinces to the rulers of the [[Lý dynasty]]. By the early 11th century, Vietnamese farmers began moving into the untilled former Cham lands, turning them into rice fields and moving relentlessly southward, delta by delta, along the narrow coastal plain. The southward expansion of Đại Việt (known as ''[[Nam Tiến]]'') continued for several centuries, culminating in the annexation of most of the Cham territories by the end of the 15th century.

The Điện Hải Citadel was first built in 1813 as an earthen fortress located to the north of its present position, with An Hải citadel on the east bank built by Emperor [[Gia Long]] to protect the port, and by 1819, both Điện Hải and An Hải citadels had been rebuilt in brick. In 1823, Gia Long's son and successor [[Minh Mạng]] rebuilt the original Điện Hải fortress on a high mound at the current location, being upgraded from a fortress (đồn) to a citadel (thành) in 1835.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Doling |first=Tim |date=1 January 2020 |title=Dien Hai – Da Nang's Forgotten Vauban Citadel |url=http://www.historicvietnam.com/dien-hai-citadel/ |access-date=7 May 2024 |website=Historic Vietnam |language=English}}</ref>

===Western contact===
{{Expand section|1=information regarding the period 1890–1960|date=September 2012}}

One of the first Europeans to visit Da Nang was Portuguese explorer [[António de Faria]], who anchored in Da Nang in 1535. Faria was one of the first Westerners to write about the area and, through his influence, Portuguese ships began to call regularly at [[Hội An]], which was then a much more important port than Da Nang.<ref name="af-hoian">{{Cite web|url=https://www.angelfire.com/vt/hongnam/hoianhistory.html|title=HOI AN's History|website=[[Angelfire]]|access-date=14 July 2010|archive-date=18 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100718001227/http://www.angelfire.com/vt/hongnam/hoianhistory.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, French and Spanish traders and missionaries regularly made landfall at [[Hội An]], just south of Đà Nẵng. An American, John White, arrived at Da Nang (then called '''Turon''') on 18 June 1819 in the [[brig]] ''Franklin'' of [[Salem, Massachusetts]], and was advised that the country was recovering from devastating wars, and that what little goods had been produced in the area was already allocated. Other American ships arriving shortly after were the ''Marmion'' of [[Boston]], and the ''Aurora'' and ''Beverly'' of Salem.<ref name=Miller>{{cite book|last= Miller|first= Robert Hopkins|author-link= Robert Hopkins Miller|title= The United States and Vietnam, 1787–1941|url= http://digitalndulibrary.ndu.edu/cdm4/|year= 1990|publisher= National Defense University Press|location= Washington, D.C.|isbn= 978-0-7881-0810-5|oclc= 90013317|page= 7|chapter= The ''Franklin'' and Captain White|chapter-url= http://digitalndulibrary.ndu.edu/u?/ndupress,35353|access-date= 23 June 2012}}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}</ref><ref name=Trow1905 >{{citation | last1 = Trow | first1 = Charles Edward | year = 1905 | title = The old shipmasters of Salem | publisher = G.P. Putnam's Sons |location= New York and London | oclc= 4669778 | url = https://archive.org/stream/cu31924028839152/cu31924028839152_djvu.txt | pages = 251–266 |chapter= Chapter XXII |quote= Captain White's Journal}}.</ref>

Conditions were such due to the wars that they were unable to conduct trade, and the subsequent missions of [[East India Company]] agent [[John Crawfurd]] in 1823<ref>[[Nicholas Tarling]] (editor), ''The Cambridge History of south-east Asia: Vol. 2, The nineteenth and twentieth centuries'' (1992), p. 42; [https://books.google.com/books?id=pBfsaw64rjMC&pg=PA42 Google Books] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603131024/https://books.google.com/books?id=pBfsaw64rjMC&pg=PA42 |date=3 June 2016 }}.</ref> and the two missions of [[Andrew Jackson]]'s agent, American diplomat [[Edmund Roberts (diplomat)|Edmund Roberts]], in 1833 and 1836 were unable to secure trade agreements due to the exceptionally poor quality of the port.<ref name=Miller/>{{rp|pp.19–40}} Following the edict of Emperor [[Minh Mạng]] in 1835, prohibiting European vessels from making landfall or pursuing trade except at Đà Nẵng, its port quickly superseded Hội An as the largest commercial port in the central region.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Da Nang Port|url=https://www.cruisebe.com/da-nang-port-danang-vietnam|access-date=31 December 2021|website=CruiseBe|language=en|archive-date=31 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231050345/https://www.cruisebe.com/da-nang-port-danang-vietnam|url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== French Indochina ===

In 1847, French vessels dispatched by [[Admiral Cécille]] [[Bombardment of Tourane (1847)|bombarded Đà Nẵng]], ostensibly on the grounds of alleged persecution of Roman Catholic missionaries. In August 1858, once again ostensibly on the grounds of religious persecution, French troops, led by Admiral [[Charles Rigault de Genouilly]], and under the orders of [[Napoleon III]], landed in Đà Nẵng as part of the punitive [[Cochinchina Campaign]].

The French overpowered the Vietnamese stationed in Da Nang, swiftly occupying the city and Tiên Sa peninsula (present-day Sơn Trà peninsula). The occupying forces were quickly [[Siege of Tourane|placed under siege]] by the Vietnamese army under the command of Nguyễn Tri Phương, and were eventually forced to retreat in March 1860. The French were able to invade the southern stronghold of [[Saigon]] and, in June 1862, several provinces of southern Vietnam were ceded to the French as [[Cochinchina]] with the signing of the [[Treaty of Saigon (1862)|Treaty of Saigon]].
<gallery class="center" mode="packed" caption="" heights="100px">
File:French ships at Danang 1858.jpg|French warships off ''Đà Nẵng (Tourane)'' September 1858. What started as a [[Siege of Tourane|punitive campaign]] against the Vietnamese, had turned into a long, bitter and costly defeat for the Franco-Spanish Force.
File:French bombing Tourane 1958.png|Bombardment of An Hải citadel and Điện Hải citadel by Franco-Spain Alliance.
File:Z5454052660271 d0d299f68132a19b41b30c55ca2e6530.jpg|Franco-Spain alliance landed on [[Hàn River (Vietnam)|Hàn River]], [[Đà Nẵng]] in morning, 2/9/1858
File:French capture of Danang 1858.jpg| French marine landed on Da Nang
File:Dien Hai Citadel bombing by French fleet.jpg|Điện Hải citadel after bombardment at 10 AM 2/9/1858, gun storage seized by French navy.
File:Bản vẽ thành An Hải, Đà Nẵng. Bản vẽ của thành được vẽ vào năm thứ 11 (1831) của triều đại Minh Mạng.jpg| Plan of An Hải citadel in 1831
File:Dien Hai Citadel and An Hai Citadel.jpg| An Hải citadel (left) and Điện Hải citadel (right) and French warships.
File:Dien Hai in early 20th century.jpg|The French hospital and chapel were built in Dien Hai citadel in the early 20th century
</gallery>

Through two more decades of conflict, the French gradually strengthened their hold on Vietnam, culminating in the establishment of [[French Indochina]] ({{langx|fr|Union de l'Indochine Française}}) in October 1887.<ref name="encycwh">{{cite book |url=https://myhistoryclasses.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/The-Encyclopedia-of-world-history-ancient-medieval-and-modern-chronologically-arranged-by-Peter-N.-Stearns-z-lib.org_.pdf |title=The Encyclopedia of World History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern, Chronologically Arranged |editor=Peter N. Stearns |publisher=Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |year=2001 |isbn=0-395-65237-5 |page=575}}</ref> Two years later, in 1889, the French colonists renamed the city Tourane, placing it under the control of the [[governor-general of French Indochina|governor general of French Indochina]].<ref name="dnhist">{{cite web|url=http://www.danang.gov.vn/TabID/65/CID/704/ItemID//default.aspx|title=Danang History|publisher=Danang People's Committee|date=3 January 2004|access-date=9 July 2010|archive-date=30 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930163156/http://www.danang.gov.vn/TabID/65/CID/704/ItemID//default.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> It came to be considered one of [[Indochina]]'s five major cities, among [[Hanoi]], [[Ho Chi Minh City|Saigon–Cholon]], [[Haiphong]], and [[Huế]].

In 1903, the colonial government authorised Société des docks et houillères de Tourane to proceed with the tramway construction, with its preliminary 9.5-kilometre stretch (between Observatory Point and Tourane Mỹ Khê) being opened on 9 November 1905. Under the state management, “Tramway de l’Îlot de l’Observatoire” opened to the public on 1 October 1907, stretching to Faifo ([[Hội An|Hoi An]]) via Montagne de Marbre ([[Marble Mountains (Vietnam)|Marble Mountains]]), operating until 31 December 1915.<ref>{{Cite web |last=doling tim|date=10 July 2019 |title=By Tram to Hoi An |url=https://www.historicvietnam.com/by-tram-to-hoi-an/ |access-date=5 May 2024 |website=HISTORIC VIETNAM |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) ===
[[File:HMM-261 helicopters refuel at Da Nang Air Base.jpg|thumb|U.S. helicopters at [[Da Nang Air Base]], 1965]]
During the [[Vietnam War]], what is now the [[Da Nang International Airport]] was a [[Da Nang Air Base|major air base]] used by the [[South Vietnam Air Force|South Vietnamese]] and [[United States Air Force]]s.

The base became one of the world's busiest aircraft hubs during the war,<ref name="eyetiger">{{cite book|title=Eye of the tiger: memoir of a United States marine, Third Force Recon Company, Vietnam|publisher=McFarland|isbn=0-7864-1656-4|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AQ1hqyF1aOAC&pg=PA54|author=John Edmund Delezen|access-date=14 July 2010|page=54|year=2003|archive-date=12 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812052727/https://books.google.com/books?id=AQ1hqyF1aOAC&pg=PA54|url-status=live}}</ref> reaching an average of 2,595 aircraft traffic operations daily, more than any other airport and airbase in the world at that time.<ref name="busiest">{{cite book|title=AACS – Air Communication|year=2004|publisher=Turner Publishing|isbn=1-56311-976-5|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=raDlmenz-csC&pg=PA41|access-date=25 October 2020|archive-date=12 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812052741/https://books.google.com/books?id=raDlmenz-csC&pg=PA41|url-status=live}}</ref> The final U.S. ground combat operations in Vietnam concluded on 13 August 1972, when a residual force of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade was stood down in Đà Nẵng. B Battery, 3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment fired the last U.S. artillery round, and the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment completed its final patrols. This remaining contingent was designated "Operation Gimlet." Following the U.S. withdrawal and during the final phase of North Vietnam’s conquest of South Vietnam, Đà Nẵng fell to communist forces on 29–30 March 1975. To commemorate this event, Vietnam issued two special postage stamps as part of its "Total Liberation" series on 14 December 1976.

[[Marble Mountain Air Facility]], constructed in 1965, was also located in Da Nang.<ref>{{Cite web |last=doling tim|date=15 December 2019 |title=K20 Resistance Base in Da Nang |url=http://www.historicvietnam.com/k20-resistance-base-in-da-nang/ |access-date=5 May 2024 |website=HISTORIC VIETNAM |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=14 June 2018 |title=Soi sân bay Nước Mặn ở Đà Nẵng thời chiến tranh VN |url=https://kienthuc.net.vn/kho-tri-thuc/soi-san-bay-nuoc-man-o-da-nang-thoi-chien-tranh-vn-1069615.html |access-date=5 May 2024 |website=trithuccuocsong.vn}}</ref>

=== After 1975 ===
Since the establishment of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Đà Nẵng has emerged as the third most important urban center in the central region of the country, following Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The city is home to numerous educational institutions and significant economic sites.<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 February 2022|title=Da Nang city on its way to becoming Vietnam's third special urban area|url=https://vovworld.vn/en-US/content/OTI3MDYz.vov|access-date=19 February 2022|website=THE VOICE OF VIETNAM|language=en}}</ref>

On October 24, 2024, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly issued Resolution No. 1251/NQ-UBTVQH15<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nghị quyết số 1251/NQ-UBTVQH15 của UBTVQH về việc sắp xếp đơn vị hành chính cấp huyện, cấp xã của thành phố Đà Nẵng giai đoạn 2023 - 2025 |url=https://quochoi.vn/tintuc/Pages/tin-hoat-dong-cua-quoc-hoi.aspx?ItemID=90601 |access-date=2025-03-24 |website=quochoi.vn |language=en-US}}</ref> regarding the reorganization of district- and commune-level administrative units in Da Nang City for the 2023–2025 period (the resolution takes effect on January 1, 2025). Accordingly, a portion of the natural area and population size of [[Lien Chieu District]] was adjusted and incorporated into [[Thanh Khe District]].

== Geography ==
[[File:Paracel Islands (Vietnamese names).png|thumb|Paracel Islands (Vietnamese names)]]
Da Nang is the largest city in central Vietnam and one of the country's most important ports. The city is surrounded by mountains to the west, and the South China Sea to the east. The central city is bisected by the [[Han River (Vietnam)|Han River]]. Da Nang borders [[Huế]] across the [[Hải Vân Pass]] to the north, along with the [[Quảng Nam Province]] to the south and west. It is {{cvt|764|km|mi|}} south of [[Hanoi]], and {{cvt|964|km|mi|}} north of [[Ho Chi Minh City]].<ref name=dnclim>{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009042731/https://danang.gov.vn/web/en/detail?id=26029&_c=16407111 |archive-date=9 October 2018 |url=https://danang.gov.vn/web/en/detail?id=26029&_c=16407111 |title=Location and Natural Conditions |publisher=Da Nang People’s Committee |website=www.danang.gov.vn |access-date=9 October 2018}}</ref> The city has a total land area of {{cvt|1,283.42|km2|}}, of which {{cvt|241.51|km2|}} are urban districts and {{cvt|1,041.91|km2|}} are rural districts.<ref name=dnclim/>

=== Geology and topography ===
Geologically, Da Nang is at the edge of a [[Paleozoic]] [[Fold (geology)|fold belt]] known as the Truong Son [[orogeny|Orogenic Zone]], whose main deformation occurred during the early [[Carboniferous]] period.<ref name="geolo">{{cite book|title=Encyclopedia of European and Asian regional geology|year=1997|publisher=Springer|isbn=0-412-74040-0|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aYRup5mRcGsC&pg=PA778|author=Eldridge M. Moores|author2=Rhodes Whitmore Fairbridge|series=Chapman & Hall encyclopedia of earth sciences|volume=19|access-date=9 August 2010|page=778|archive-date=12 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812052730/https://books.google.com/books?id=aYRup5mRcGsC&pg=PA778|url-status=live}}</ref> Da Nang's topography is dominated by the steep [[Annamite Range]] to the north and north-west, which features peaks ranging from {{cvt|700|to|1500|m|ft}} in height, and low-lying coastal plains with some salting to the south and east, with several white sand beaches along the coast.<ref name=dnclim/>

=== Climate ===
Da Nang has a [[tropical monsoon climate]] with two seasons: a typhoon and wet season from September to December and a dry season from January to August.<ref name=dnclim/> Temperatures have an annual average of around {{cvt|26|C|F|}}.<ref name=dnclim/> Cold waves can occasionally occur, although they are of short duration.<ref name=dnclim/> Temperatures are highest between June and August with mean temperatures of {{cvt|28|to|30|C|F|}}, and lowest between December and February (mean temperature of {{cvt|18|to|23|C|F|}}).<ref name=dnclim/> In Ba Na Hills, the temperatures are lower with an annual average of {{cvt|20|C|F|}}.<ref name=dnclim/> The annual average for humidity is 81%, with highs between October and January (reaching 84–86%) and lows between June and August (reaching 75–77%).<ref name = DWD>{{cite web| url = http://www.dwd.de/DWD/klima/beratung/ak/ak_488550_kt.pdf| title = Klimatafel von Dà Nang (Tourane) / Vietnam| work = Baseline climate means (1961–1990) from stations all over the world| publisher = Deutscher Wetterdienst| language = de| access-date = 23 January 2016| archive-date = 2 November 2019| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191102182857/https://www.dwd.de/DWD/klima/beratung/ak/ak_488550_kt.pdf| url-status = live}}</ref>

On average, Da Nang receives {{cvt|2205|mm|in|}} of rainfall. Rainfall is typically highest between September and November (ranging from {{cvt|550|to|1000|mm|in|}}) and lowest between February and April (ranging from {{cvt|23|to|40|mm|in|}}).<ref name=dnclim/> Da Nang receives an average of 2162 hours of sunlight annually, with highs between 234 and 277 hours per month in May and June and lows between 69 and 165 hours per month in November and December.<ref name=dnclim/>
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{{Weather box
| location = Da Nang
| metric first = Yes
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| Jan record high C = 34.5
| Feb record high C = 37.0
| Mar record high C = 39.9
| Apr record high C = 40.7
| May record high C = 41.5
| Jun record high C = 40.4
| Jul record high C = 40.6
| Aug record high C = 40.2
| Sep record high C = 38.6
| Oct record high C = 35.8
| Nov record high C = 32.8
| Dec record high C = 31.2
| year record high C = 41.5
| Jan high C = 25.0
| Feb high C = 26.2
| Mar high C = 28.3
| Apr high C = 31.0
| May high C = 33.3
| Jun high C = 34.5
| Jul high C = 34.4
| Aug high C = 33.9
| Sep high C = 31.8
| Oct high C = 29.5
| Nov high C = 27.4
| Dec high C = 25.1
| year high C = 30.0
| Jan mean C = 21.5
| Feb mean C = 22.4
| Mar mean C = 24.2
| Apr mean C = 26.5
| May mean C = 28.4
| Jun mean C = 29.4
| Jul mean C = 29.3
| Aug mean C = 29.0
| Sep mean C = 27.6
| Oct mean C = 26.0
| Nov mean C = 24.4
| Dec mean C = 22.2
| year mean C = 25.9
| Jan low C = 19.3
| Feb low C = 20.2
| Mar low C = 21.8
| Apr low C = 23.8
| May low C = 25.2
| Jun low C = 26.0
| Jul low C = 25.7
| Aug low C = 25.6
| Sep low C = 24.5
| Oct low C = 23.5
| Nov low C = 22.1
| Dec low C = 20.0
| year low C = 23.1
| Jan record low C = 10.2
| Feb record low C = 13.1
| Mar record low C = 12.7
| Apr record low C = 16.7
| May record low C = 20.6
| Jun record low C = 21.6
| Jul record low C = 21.1
| Aug record low C = 20.4
| Sep record low C = 19.8
| Oct record low C = 15.1
| Nov record low C = 13.3
| Dec record low C = 9.2
| year record low C = 9.2
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| Feb rain mm = 23.6
| Mar rain mm = 25.0
| Apr rain mm = 35.3
| May rain mm = 81.1
| Jun rain mm = 82.6
| Jul rain mm = 92.5
| Aug rain mm = 141.2
| Sep rain mm = 350.7
| Oct rain mm = 628.0
| Nov rain mm = 448.2
| Dec rain mm = 218.4
| year rain mm = 2205.0
| Jan humidity = 84.2
| Feb humidity = 83.9
| Mar humidity = 83.7
| Apr humidity = 82.7
| May humidity = 79.3
| Jun humidity = 76.4
| Jul humidity = 75.8
| Aug humidity = 77.4
| Sep humidity = 82.1
| Oct humidity = 84.4
| Nov humidity = 84.7
| Dec humidity = 85.4
| year humidity = 81.7
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| Feb rain days = 5.6
| Mar rain days = 4.8
| Apr rain days = 5.4
| May rain days = 9.2
| Jun rain days = 8.1
| Jul rain days = 9.4
| Aug rain days = 11.6
| Sep rain days = 14.6
| Oct rain days = 20.0
| Nov rain days = 20.3
| Dec rain days = 18.7
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| Mar sun = 182.3
| Apr sun = 208.6
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| Jul sun = 246.2
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| Sep sun = 177.4
| Oct sun = 143.4
| Nov sun = 117.7
| Dec sun = 94.8
| year sun = 2162.6
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== Demographics ==
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Da Nang is the fifth-most populated city in Vietnam, with an area of {{cvt|1,255.53|km2}}<ref name="General Statistics of Vietnam">{{Cite web |url=https://www.gso.gov.vn/default_en.aspx?tabid=774 |title=General Statistics Office of Vietnam |access-date=3 April 2019 |archive-date=6 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106125842/http://gso.gov.vn/default_en.aspx?tabid=774 |url-status=live }}</ref> and a population of 1,269,070 according to the update in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dân số Đà Nẵng năm 2024 |url=https://danso.info/dan-so-da-nang/ |website=Danso.info |date=3 February 2024 |access-date=9 May 2025}}</ref> Women make up 50.7% of Da Nang's population.<ref name="census09mf">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gso.gov.vn/default_en.aspx?tabid=515&idmid=5&ItemID=9813|title=General Statistics Office Of Vietnam|website=www.gso.gov.vn|access-date=9 August 2010|archive-date=20 May 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110520022402/http://www.gso.gov.vn/default_en.aspx?tabid=515&idmid=5&ItemID=9813|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Population growth ===
Da Nang's population has been growing at rates of between 2.5% and 3% during most of the years between 2005 and 2011, significantly exceeding the national average of 1% to 1.2%.<ref name="GSO11">General Statistics Office (2012): Statistical Yearbook of Vietnam 2011. Statistical Publishing House, Hanoi</ref> The growth rate briefly rose to 3.6% in 2010 before returning to its long-term trend with 2.68% in 2011. This is the third fastest growth rate in the country after the two southern manufacturing centers [[Bình Dương Province]] (4.41%) and [[Đồng Nai Province]] (3.5%).<ref name="GSO11"/>

Migration has been the dominant factor in the city's population growth at least since 2009, contributing 1.6% to 2.7% (2010) between 2009 and 2011.<ref name="GSO11"/> Out-migration has been relatively high in 2011 at 0.79% compared to 0.34% and 0.55% in previous years, while the in-migration rate has been exceeding 2% since 2009 and was at 2.28% in 2011.<ref name="GSO11"/>

Đà Nẵng's natural population growth is only slightly higher than the national average. Its crude birth rate was recorded at 18 [[Live birth (human)|live birth]]s per 1000 persons. The crude death rate was measured at 6.7 per 1000 persons in 2011.<ref name="GSO11"/> [[Life expectancy]] at birth was estimated at 77.4 years for women and 72.4 years for men, or 74.8 years overall in the 2009 population census. The [[infant mortality rate]] was measured at 9.9 infant deaths per 1000 live births,<ref name="GSO11"/> less than two points above the nation's average for urban areas.

=== Urbanization ===
The city has the highest urbanization ratio among [[provinces of Vietnam|provinces and municipalities in Vietnam]],<ref name="urbaniz"/> containing only 11 [[Rural commune (Vietnam)|rural communes]], the fewest of any province-level unit in Vietnam.<ref>[http://www.gso.gov.vn/default.aspx?tabid=386&idmid=3&ItemID=8589 The data of local administrative subdivisions till 31/12/2008 by Vietnam Statistics General Office] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100201133514/http://www.gso.gov.vn/default.aspx?tabid=386&idmid=3&ItemID=8589 |date=1 February 2010}}.</ref> As of 2009, 86.9% of Đà Nẵng's population lived in urban areas; average annual urban population growth was 3.5%.<ref name="census09mf"/>

== Politics ==
[[File:Tòa Thị chính Đà Nẵng 2.jpeg|thumb|The People's Committee of Da Nang City]]
The leading organ of the Communist Party in Da Nang City is the executive committee of the [[Communist Party of Vietnam|Communist Party]]. The current Secretary is Nguyen Van Quang.

The legislative branch of the city is the People's Council of Da Nang City. The current chairman is Luong Nguyen Minh Triet.

The executive branch of the city is the People's Committee of Da Nang City. The current chairman is Le Trung Chinh.

== Administrative divisions ==
Da Nang is subdivided into 23 [[Ward (Vietnam)|wards]], 70 [[Commune (Vietnam)|communes]] and 1 [[Special zone (Vietnam)|special zone]] ([[Hoàng Sa]]).

Before 2025, Da Nang was divided into eight district-level sub-divisions, including six [[List of urban districts of Vietnam|urban districts]] ([[Hải Châu District|Hải Châu]], [[Thanh Khê District|Thanh Khê]], [[Cẩm Lệ District|Cẩm Lệ]], [[Sơn Trà District|Sơn Trà]], [[Ngũ Hành Sơn District|Ngũ Hành Sơn]] and [[Liên Chiểu District|Liên Chiểu]]) and two [[District (Vietnam)|rural districts]] ([[Hòa Vang District|Hòa Vang]] and [[Hoàng Sa]] ([[Paracel Islands]]<ref name="paracel-note">The [[Paracel Islands]] are not currently administered by Da Nang city officials; see [[South China Sea dispute]] for more details.</ref>)). They were further subdivided into 45 wards and 11 communes. The city center of Da Nang is [[Hải Châu district]].

{| class="wikitable"
! rowspan="2"|District
! rowspan="2"|Subdivisions
! colspan="2"|Area
! rowspan="2"|Population (2018)<ref name="dnpop">[http://www.danang.gov.vn/TabID/76/CID/706/ItemID/8717/default.aspx Danang population] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930163532/http://www.danang.gov.vn/TabID/76/CID/706/ItemID/8717/default.aspx |date=30 September 2011 }}. Danang People's Committee.</ref>
! colspan="2"|Pop. density<ref name="dnpop"/>
|-
!(km<sup>2</sup>)
!(mile<sup>2</sup>)
!(persons/km<sup>2</sup>)
!(persons/mile<sup>2</sup>)
|-
| [[Cẩm Lệ District|Cam Le]]
| 6 [[ward (Vietnam)|wards]]
| {{cvt|33.3|km2|sqmi|disp=table}}
|align="right"| 143,632
| {{cvt|2054.74|PD/km2|PD/sqmi|disp=table}}
|-
| [[Hải Châu District|Hai Chau]]
| 13 wards
| {{cvt|24.1|km2|sqmi|disp=table}}
|align="right"| 221,324
| {{cvt|9251.11|PD/km2|PD/sqmi|disp=table}}
|-
| [[Hòa Vang District|Hoa Vang]]
| 11 [[Rural commune (Vietnam)|communes]]
| {{cvt|737.5|km2|sqmi|disp=table}}
|align="right"| 201,070
| {{cvt|151.14|PD/km2|PD/sqmi|disp=table}}
|-
| [[Liên Chiểu District|Lien Chieu]]
| 5 wards
| {{cvt|83.1|km2|sqmi|disp=table}}
|align="right"| 170,153
| {{cvt|1144.54|PD/km2|PD/sqmi|disp=table}}
|-
| [[Ngũ Hành Sơn District|Ngu Hanh Son]]
| 4 wards
| {{cvt|36.5|km2|sqmi|disp=table}}
|align="right"| 115,872
| {{cvt|1476.41|PD/km2|PD/sqmi|disp=table}}
|-
| [[Sơn Trà District|Son Tra]]
| 7 wards
| {{cvt|60.8|km2|sqmi|disp=table}}
|align="right"| 173,455
| {{cvt|1970.58|PD/km2|PD/sqmi|disp=table}}
|-
| [[Thanh Khê District|Thanh Khe]]
| 10 wards
| {{cvt|9.3|km2|sqmi|disp=table}}
|align="right"| 205,341
| {{cvt|18046.06|PD/km2|PD/sqmi|disp=table}}
|-
| [[Hoàng Sa]]
| —
| {{cvt|305|km2|sqmi|disp=table}}
|align="right"| 0
| {{cvt|0|PD/km2|PD/sqmi|disp=table}}
|-class="sortbottom" style="font-weight:bold; background: #f2f2f2"
| '''Total'''
| 45 wards, 11 communes
| {{cvt|1479.1|km2|sqmi|disp=table}}
|align="right"| 1,230,847
| {{cvt|628.58|PD/km2|PD/sqmi|disp=table}}
|}

== Economy ==

Da Nang is the leading industrial center of central Vietnam. Its GDP per capita was 19 million [[VND]] in 2007, one of the highest in Vietnam (after [[Ho Chi Minh City|Hồ Chí Minh City]], [[Hanoi]], [[Bình Dương Province]], and [[Đồng Nai Province]]).<ref name=GSO09calc>calculations based on General Statistics Office (2009): Socio-economical Statistical Data of 63 Provinces and Cities. Statistical Publishing House, Hanoi</ref> By 2009, this had increased to 27.3 million VND.<ref name="BDSO09">Bình Định Statistics Office (2010): Bình Định Statistical Yearbook 2009. Statistical Publishing House, Hanoi</ref>

Da Nang led the [[Provincial Competitiveness Index]] rankings in 2008, 2009, and 2010 (and was second after [[Bình Dương Province]] in the three years before that), benefiting mostly from good infrastructure, good performance in labour training, transparency, proactive provincial leadership and low entry costs.{{citation needed|date=April 2021}}

In the 2023 Provincial Competitiveness Index, a key measure of the business environment across Vietnam’s provinces, Đà Nẵng received a score of 68.79, marking a slight improvement from its 2022 score of 68.52. In 2023, the province achieved its highest scores in the criteria of ‘Informal Charges’ and ‘Law and Order,’ while receiving its lowest scores in ‘Policy Bias’ and ‘Access to Land.’<ref>{{Cite web |last=the-shiv |date=19 August 2024 |title=Doing Business in Danang, Vietnam 2024 |url=https://the-shiv.com/doing-business-in-danang-vietnam/ |access-date=24 August 2024 |website=the-shiv |language=en-AU}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" 
|-
! Exports
! million US$ (2007)<ref name="GSO09"/>
! Imports
! million US$ (2007)<ref name="GSO09"/>
|-
| '''Total''' || '''469.6''' 
| '''Total''' || '''522.1'''
|-
| Textiles || 139.8 
| Machinery, equipment || 237.2
|-
| Aquatic products || 75.2
| Materials for garments || 77
|- 
| Handicraft products || 51.6
| Iron, steel || 41.6
|-
| Coffee || 47.6
| Medicaments || 24.9
|- 
| Footwear || 17.7
| Chemical fertilizer || 22.5
|-
| Rice || 8
| Motorbikes || 0.45
|}

Exports increased to US$575 million in 2008, but fell back to US$475 million in 2009.<ref name="BDSO09"/>

=== Agriculture, forestry, fishing ===
Despite its status as a city, 37,800 people in Da Nang were employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing as of 2007, producing 45,000t of rice and 41,000t of fish.<ref name="GSO09">General Statistics Office (2009): Socio-economic Statistical Data of 63 Provinces and Cities, Vietnam. Statistical Publishing House, Hanoi</ref> However, employment in these sectors had a clear negative trend in the first decade of the 21st century.<ref name="GSO09"/> Gross output has also been decreasing during the second half of the decade.<ref name="BDSO09"/> Given Da Nang's lack of agricultural land (9200ha as of 2007) and its location at the coast, fishing has been contributing more to the economy than agriculture, with a gross output more than twice that of agriculture.<ref name="GSO09"/>

=== Free Trade Zone (Da Nang FTZ) ===
=== Da Nang Hi-tech Park ===
Da Nang Hi-Tech Park (DHTP), established in 2010, is one of Vietnam’s three national hi-tech parks. It focuses on biotechnology, microelectronics, automation, renewable energy, IT, and environmental technology.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Danang Hi-Tech Park |url=https://investvietnam.gov.vn/en/industrial-zones.pd/danang-hi-tech-park.html |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=http:// |language=en}}</ref> The park features specialized zones for manufacturing, research, logistics, and residential areas. With modern infrastructure, tax incentives, and a strategic location, DHTP aims to be a hub for innovation and high-tech industries in central Vietnam.

=== Industry ===
Da Nang is a diversified industrial center, including industries such as machinery, electrics, chemicals, shipbuilding, and textiles.<ref name=Atlat>Atlat Dia li Viet Nam (Geographical Atlas of Vietnam). NXB Giao Duc, Hanoi: 2010</ref> Specific industrial products include aquatic products, fabric, clothes, bricks, fertilizer, cement, soap, paper, and medical tablets.<ref name="GSO09"/> The city's industry may diversify further. [[EADS]] is planning to set up an industrial park focused on the aviation industry in Da Nang.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Dự án công nghiệp hàng không Đà Nẵng|newspaper=BBC Vietnamese|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/vietnamese/vietnam/2010/06/100610_eads_danang.shtml|date=10 June 2010|access-date=5 August 2011|archive-date=13 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120613233421/http://www.bbc.co.uk/vietnamese/vietnam/2010/06/100610_eads_danang.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>

As of 2007, Da Nang industry was dominated by the state sector, which made up 57% of [[gross output]]. This is about the same as its share in 2000.<ref name="GSO09"/> Over 80% of the state industry is centrally managed (in other words: belongs to state corporations headquartered in [[Hanoi]]).<ref name="GSO09"/> Almost half of the rest is contributed by the foreign-invested sector, while the private domestic sector is still relatively small and has not been able to significantly increase its share compared to the state sector. Industry grew by an average of 14.8% per year from 2000 to 2007, making it the main engine of economic growth. However, it has the second lowest industrial growth rate in the [[South Central Coast]] (behind only [[Khánh Hòa Province|Khanh Hoa Province]]). Employment has grown at an average of 5.75%, reaching 118,900 in 2007.<ref name=GSO09calc/>

=== Trade ===
[[File:Han Market Aisles.JPG|thumb|225px|Inside Hàn Market]]

Historically, Da Nang's main marketplace has been the Hàn Market ({{langx|vi|Chợ Hàn}}), which is downtown near the west bank of the Hàn River, between Tran Phu and Bach Dang Streets. This market, much like [[Bến Thành Market|Ben Thanh Market]] in [[Ho Chi Minh City|Saigon]], offers a wide variety of goods sold by many different vendors, such as clothing, silk, jewelry, flowers, foodstuffs such as dried fruit and fish, as well as coffee, tea and wine (including Vietnamese [[snake wine]]). {{Citation needed|date=December 2011}}

=== Property ===
Many new construction projects are underway in Da Nang, including several beachfront resorts such as the US$130 million Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa, and the Beach Resort complex (including Ocean Villas and Marriott Hotel) in [[Ngu Hanh Son District|Ngu Hanh Son]].<ref name="vnnet-dnreal">{{Cite web |url=http://english.vietnamnet.vn/biz/201006/Da-Nang-Coastal-real-estate-market-bustling-915110 |title=Đà Nẵng: Coastal real estate market bustling |access-date=13 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100811042607/http://english.vietnamnet.vn/biz/201006/Da-Nang-Coastal-real-estate-market-bustling-915110/ |archive-date=11 August 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Another ambitious project, the US$250 million Da Phuoc International New Town aims to construct an entirely new urban area on reclaimed land on the city's north sea coast, making it the first major [[land reclamation]] project in Central Vietnam. Plans for the Đa Phước project include the erection of a hotel and several smaller resorts, a 33-story apartment block and 60-story office block, an 18-hole golf course, a marina, as well as villas and international schools.<ref name="daewon">[https://web.archive.org/web/20190330205343/http://www.daewon.vn/vietnamese/press_detail.html US$250-million for Daphuoc International New Town Project in Đà Nẵng City]</ref><ref name="vnnet-daewon">{{Cite web |url=http://english.vietnamnet.vn/biz/2008/03/771261 |title=Daewon breaks ground for first urban area on reclaimed land |access-date=13 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100831175737/http://english.vietnamnet.vn/biz/2008/03/771261/ |archive-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Culture ==

=== Tourism ===
{{See also|Hội An|Mỹ Sơn}}
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The tourism sector is a vital component of Da Nang's economy. Its status as a transportation hub for central Vietnam and its proximity to several [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]]s, including the [[Imperial City (Huế)|Imperial City of Hue]], the Old Town of [[Hội An|Hoi An]], and the [[Mỹ Sơn|My Son]] ruins fuels much of its tourist activity.

Mỹ Sơn is an archaeological site dating back more than a thousand years, in [[Quảng Nam Province|Quang Nam]]. Located in a remote forested valley some 70&nbsp;km west of Da Nang, this former capital and religious center of the [[Champa]] kingdom once contained in excess of 70 style temples and stupas. Although badly damaged by bombing raids in the 1960s, the site still has more than 20 structures and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Many statues, sculptures and reliefs recovered from Mỹ Sơn are kept in the [[Museum of Cham Sculpture]], near the [[Han River (Vietnam)|Hàn River]] in the heart of Da Nang. Dating from the fourth to the 14th centuries, the sensual artwork on these works depicts daily activities as well as Hindu and Buddhist religious themes.

The [[Marble Mountains (Vietnam)|Marble Mountains]] are rocky limestone outcrops jutting out of the beach just south of Da Nang. Paths lead to the top of the forested cliffs, providing views of Non Nuoc Beach and the South China Sea. The caves in the cliffs were originally inhabited by the [[Chams|Cham people]]. Later, the [[Nguyễn dynasty|Nguyen dynasty]] built numerous pagodas among the caves. The Marble Mountains are home to various artisans producing sculpture and artwork at its base at [[Non Nước Village|Non Nuoc Village]].

Non Nuoc Beach is a white sandy beach on the outskirts of Đà Nẵng that is renowned for its history as an R&R destination for American troops during the [[Vietnam War]]. Today, the beach, along with Mỹ Khê beach to the north, are home to expensive resorts, surfing, and entertainment facilities. [[Bà Nà Hills|Ba Na Hills]] is a mountain resort with a 5&nbsp;km-long [[Aerial lift|cable car]] system which carries guests up to Ba Na's peak at 1487m above sea level. [[Sơn Trà Mountain|Son Tra Mountain]], just some miles away from the city centre with some wild streams and resorts along the seaside. {{Citation needed|date=December 2011}}

The central coastal city of Da Nang saw a significant growth in international tourist arrivals in 2017, according to the city's Department of Tourism. In 2017, about 6.6 million visitors came to Da Nang, up 19% over the previous year and 4.8% higher than its yearly target. The figure included 4.3 million domestic tourists, up 11.3% year-on-year.

The central city earned over VND19.4 trillion (US$853.96 million) in revenue, an increase of 20.6% from 2016. Statistics also show that the city witnessed an impressive increase in the number of visitors by air which stood at over 1.58 million, up 74.4% while by-car visitors via Thailand and Laos was estimated at 14,120.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vietnamtourism.gov.vn/english/index.php/items/12422|title=Da Nang sees significant growth in foreign visitors in 2017|website=Vietnam National Administration of Tourism|access-date=19 December 2017|archive-date=22 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222053330/http://vietnamtourism.gov.vn/english/index.php/items/12422|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2016, Da Nang was voted one of the top 10 resort destinations in [[Asia]] by readers of Smart Travel Asia magazine.<ref>{{Cite web |last=VTV |first=BAO DIEN TU |date=18 November 2016 |title=Đà Nẵng tiếp tục lọt top 10 điểm nghỉ dưỡng hàng đầu châu Á |url=https://vtv.vn/doi-song/da-nang-tiep-tuc-lot-top-10-diem-nghi-duong-hang-dau-chau-a-20161118132055103.htm |access-date=3 October 2024 |website=BAO DIEN TU VTV |language=vi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Đà Nẵng lọt top 10 địa điểm nghỉ dưỡng hàng đầu Châu Á |url=https://baodautu.vn/da-nang-lot-top-10-dia-diem-nghi-duong-hang-dau-chau-a-d54974.html |access-date=3 October 2024 |website=baodautu |language=vi}}</ref> In 2018, Da Nang was also listed as one of the destinations to visit before it became too famous on the [[Business Insider|Business Insider website]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=13 February 2018 |title=Đà Nẵng lọt danh sách những điểm đến nên ghé thăm trước khi trở nên quá nổi tiếng |url=https://danviet.vn/da-nang-lot-danh-sach-nhung-diem-den-nen-ghe-tham-truoc-khi-tro-nen-qua-noi-tieng-7777848865.htm |access-date=3 October 2024 |website=danviet.vn |language=vi}}</ref> According to the Japanese newspaper [[The Nikkei|Nikkei]], in the 2018 ranking of tourist destinations by Airbnb – the world's largest accommodation booking website, Da Nang ranked 5th globally and 1st in [[Southeast Asia]] in terms of attracting tourists.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=13 February 2018 |title=AirBNB xếp hạng Đà Nẵng đứng thứ 5 toàn cầu và số 1 tại Đông Nam Á về thu hút khách du lịch |url=https://vietnamtourism.gov.vn/post/28382 |access-date=3 October 2024 |website= |language=vi}}</ref> Also in 2018, the [[Golden Bridge (Vietnam)|Golden Bridge]] phenomenon became a focal point on famous newspapers around the world.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=4 March 2019 |title=Nikkei: Đà Nẵng vượt Phuket và Bali trở thành điểm thu hút du lịch hàng đầu Đông Nam Á |url=https://cafef.vn/nikkei-da-nang-vuot-phuket-va-bali-tro-thanh-diem-thu-hut-du-lich-hang-dau-dong-nam-a-20190304085927776.chn |access-date=3 October 2024 |website=cafef |language=vi}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=24 August 2023 |title=Cầu Vàng – 5 năm nhìn lại một biểu tượng |url=https://tuoitre.vn/cau-vang-5-nam-nhin-lai-mot-bieu-tuong-20230824175413596.htm |access-date=3 October 2024 |website=TUOI TRE ONLINE |language=vi}}</ref> In 2019, the leading prestigious American newspaper – The [[The New York Times|New York Times]] praised Da Nang as "the Miami of Vietnam", ranking 15th in the list of 52 places to visit in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thúy |first=Lệ |date=21 January 2019 |title=New York Times ca ngợi Đà Nẵng là Miami của Việt Nam |url=https://kinhtedothi.vn/new-york-times-ca-ngoi-da-nang-la-miami-cua-viet-nam.html |access-date=3 October 2024 |website=Báo Kinh tế đô thị – Đọc tin tức thời sự kinh tế 24h mới nhất |language=vi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |title="Lý giải" Đà Nẵng được chọn là điểm đáng đến nhất thế giới năm 2019 |url=https://cand.com.vn/Tieu-diem-van-hoa/Ly-giai-Da-Nang-duoc-chon-la-diem-dang-den-nhat-the-gioi-nam-2019-i507825/ |access-date=3 October 2024 |website=Báo Công an Nhân dân điện tử |language=vi}}</ref>

=== Cuisine ===
Central Vietnamese cuisine, particularly the cuisine of Da Nang, is well known through Vietnam, and growing in popularity internationally.{{Citation needed|date=February 2025}} Da Nang is famous for its flavorful dishes, such as [[Mì Quảng]], Bún chả cá (fish ball noodle soup), Bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo ([[Gỏi cuốn|rice paper rolls]] with pork) and [[Bánh xèo]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Guide|url=http://www.vietnam-guide.com/da-nang/top10/top10-da-nang-dishes|access-date=20 July 2020|website=Viet Nam guide|archive-date=20 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720030801/http://www.vietnam-guide.com/da-nang/top10/top10-da-nang-dishes|url-status=deviated}}</ref>

=== Sport ===
[[File:Nhà Thi đấu Đa năng Đà Nẵng.jpeg|thumb|Gymnasiums of Da Nang]]
Da Nang's football club, [[SHB Đà Nẵng F.C.|SHB Da Nang F.C.]], play in the [[V. League 2|V-League 2]] recently demoted from [[V.League 1]], Vietnam's top professional football league in 2023. They were one of the most highly ranked teams in V.League 1, having emerged from competition as champions of the [[2009 V-League]]. In the same year, they also completed the double by winning the [[Vietnamese Cup]]. They also qualified for the [[2010 AFC Champions League]] and the [[2010 AFC Cup]]; although they did not advance past the [[2010 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off|qualifying play-off]] in the Champions League,<ref name="afcchamp">{{cite web|url=http://www.the-afc.com/en/acl-schedule-results?view=Competitions&id=384|title=AFC Champions League 2010: Schedule & Results|publisher=Asian Football Confederation|access-date=20 June 2010|archive-date=28 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628124909/http://www.the-afc.com/en/acl-schedule-results?view=Competitions&id=384|url-status=live}}</ref> they advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFC Cup after defeating [[Bình Dương F.C.|Becamex Bình Dương]] in [[extra time]].<ref name="afccup">{{cite web|url=http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-cup-2010/28866-da-nang-v-binh-duong|title=Ðà Nẵng 4–3 Bình Dương|publisher=Asian Football Confederation|access-date=20 June 2010|date=12 May 2010|archive-date=28 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628124856/http://www.the-afc.com/en/afc-cup-2010/28866-da-nang-v-binh-duong|url-status=live}}</ref> Several Da Nang F.C. players also play for the Vietnam [[Vietnam national football team|national team]], including [[Defender (association football)|defender]] [[Võ Hoàng Quảng]] and [[midfielder]] [[Phan Thanh Hưng]]. [[SHB Đà Nẵng F.C.|SHB Da Nang F.C.]] play their home games at the [[Chi Lăng Stadium]], a 30,000-seat stadium in [[Hải Châu District]].

==Media==
[[Vietnam Television]] has a studio located in the [[Hải Châu district]] of the city which broadcast local news and television programmes for the [[Central Vietnam|Central]] and [[Central Highlands (Vietnam)|Central Highlands]] regions of Vietnam that broadcast on channel [[VTV8]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vtv.vn/hoat-dong-vtv/vtv-da-nang-ky-niem-40-nam-ngay-phat-song-chuong-trinh-truyen-hinh-dau-tien-20170213141508871.htm|title=VTV Danang celebrates 40 years since the first TV show was broadcast|date=13 February 2017|website=VTV.vn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://vtv.vn/truyen-hinh/vtv-da-nang-dong-gop-chuyen-nghiep-cho-su-phat-trien-cua-dai-thvn-103541.htm|title=VTV Da Nang – professional contribution to the development of Radio Television|date=15 October 2013|website=VTV.vn|access-date=4 June 2025|archive-date=27 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427022115/https://vtv.vn/truyen-hinh/vtv-da-nang-dong-gop-chuyen-nghiep-cho-su-phat-trien-cua-dai-thvn-103541.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Education ==
[[File:Dai Hoc Da Nang Sign.JPG|thumb|225px|A sign at the [[The University of Da Nang|University of Đà Nẵng]]'s main campus, on Le Duan Street]]
There are several universities located in Da Nang, with campuses in many locations throughout the city, as well as satellite campuses in surrounding regions.

* [[The University of Da Nang|University of Da Nang]], with a number of member colleges:
** [[Da Nang University of Technology|Technology]]
** Technology and Education
** [[Da Nang University of Economics|Economics]]
** Pedagogy
** [[University of Da Nang|Foreign Languages]]
** [[Da Nang University of Technology|Information Technology]]
** Kon Tum campus
** English Language Institute<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url = http://www.elidanang.edu.vn/|title = English Language Institute, Da Nang|access-date = 8 January 2016|archive-date = 9 January 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160109160845/http://elidanang.edu.vn/|url-status = live}}</ref>
* Da Nang University of Medical Technology,<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://dhktyduocdn.edu.vn/|title = Medical School Website|access-date = 4 January 2016|archive-date = 30 December 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151230001627/http://dhktyduocdn.edu.vn/|url-status = live}}</ref> Medicine and Pharmacy
* Da Nang University of Sport
* [[Duy Tan University]], private university
* Dong A University,<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://donga.edu.vn/|title = Dong A University Website|access-date = 4 January 2016|archive-date = 7 January 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160107003627/http://donga.edu.vn/|url-status = live}}</ref> private university
* [[Da Nang University of Architecture]]
* [[The American University of Vietnam]] (AUV), private university
The city has 17 high schools, of which [[Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted, Danang|Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted]] is among the leading high schools in Vietnam.

There is also a sizable presence of overseas education representatives in Da Nang. Campus France<ref>{{Cite web|url =http://www.vietnam.campusfrance.org/vi/node/41301|title =Contact CampusFrance Da Nang|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20181122200307/http://www.vietnam.campusfrance.org/vi/node/41301|archive-date =22 November 2018|url-status =dead}}</ref> is a French-government agency in Da Nang, which promotes the learning of the French language and supports students in the location of study opportunities in France. English Language Institute<ref name=":0"/> is a learning center built by the [[University of Queensland]], Australia, targeting English teaching in addition to serving as an [[International English Language Testing System|IELTS]] testing provider. Singapore International School is an international school in Da Nang.

== Healthcare ==

Da Nang has developed into one of Vietnam’s leading medical centers,<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://vovworld.vn/en-US/current-affairs/da-nang-aims-to-become-vietnams-leading-medical-tourism-destination-1393885.vov|title = Da Nang aims to become Vietnam's leading medical tourism destination |date = 23 May 2025 | publisher = The Voice of Vietnam |access-date = 4 June 2025}}</ref> serving the Central and Central Highlands regions. The city’s healthcare system includes a growing network of public and private hospitals that provide specialized and advanced medical services, attracting patients from across the country. Major institutions such as Da Nang Hospital, C Hospital, and Hoan My Da Nang Hospital  have contributed to this progress.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://en.baodanang.vn/da-nang-works-to-become-hub-for-specialized-healthcare-3298254.html|title = Da Nang works to become hub for specialized healthcare | publisher = Da Nang News |access-date = 14 July 2025}}</ref>

Recent strategies have focused on positioning Da Nang as a destination for high-quality healthcare and wellness tourism. According to Dr. Tran Quoc Bao, Senior Advisor to the Asian Hospital & Healthcare Management organization<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.hospitalmanagementasia.com/hospital-management/vietnams-healthcare-boom-why-global-investors-are-eyeing-a-slice-of-the-pie/|title = Vietnam's healthcare boom: Why global investors are eyeing a slice of the pie| date=28 May 2025 |publisher = Hospital Management Asia|access-date = 28 September 2025}}{{Dead link|date=October 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> and the Top Voice in Vietnam’s healthcare industry,<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://fr.nhandan.vn/vietnam-nouvel-epicentre-des-investissements-en-sante-en-asie-post102886.html|title = Vietnam : Nouvel épicentre des investissements en santé en Asie| publisher = Nhan Dan Newspaper |access-date = 14 September 2025}}</ref> Da Nang possesses the necessary resources and infrastructure to become a regional hub for advanced medical services.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://vietnamnews.vn/society/1716075/medical-tourism-services-emerge-as-a-valued-product-in-da-nang.html/|title = Medical tourism services emerge as a valued product in Đà Nẵng| publisher = Vietnam News |access-date = 18 May 2025}}</ref>.

In addition, Da Nang is estimated to account for around 20 % of Vietnam’s medical tourism market, valued at approximately USD 700 million <ref>{{Cite web|url = https://en.sggp.org.vn/medical-tourism-market-could-reach-nearly-us4-billion-by-2033-post121414.html|title = Medical tourism market could reach nearly US$4 billion by 2033| publisher = Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper = English |access-date = 12 Nov 2025}}</ref> , attracting about 60,000 patients per year. Of these, roughly 10% are foreign visitors, 30 % are expatriates, and 60% are members of the Vietnamese diaspora. Patient demand is concentrated in several key service categories, including dental implants (40%), general health screening (30%), cosmetic and plastic surgery (20%), and eye surgery (10%).

In 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked Da Nang fourth among twelve of Asia’s best cities for retirement,<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/baby-boomers/articles/the-best-places-to-retire-in-asia|title = The 12 Best Places to Retire in Asia | publisher = US News & World Report |access-date = 14 December 2024 }}</ref> citing its modern infrastructure, clean environment, and improving healthcare quality as key factors supporting its appeal.

== Ethnicities ==
There are over 37 ethnicities and foreigners living together in the city.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ĐÀ NẴNG- Đình Bồ Bản |url=https://toquoc.vn/da-nang-dinh-bo-ban-99235449.htm |access-date=19 June 2024 |website=toquoc.vn |language=vi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Một số thông tin cơ bản về Đà Nẵng |url=http://cema.gov.vn/modules.php?name=Content&op=details&mid=7812 |access-date=19 June 2024 |website=Trang tin điện tử của Ủy ban Dân tộc |archive-date=21 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321123940/http://cema.gov.vn/modules.php?name=Content&op=details&mid=7812 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Among them, the [[Kinh]] ethnic group is the largest with 883,343 people, followed by the Chinese with 2,974 people, the Co Tu ethnic group with 1,198 people, and other minority ethnic groups such as the Tay with 224 people, the [[Rade people|Ede]] with 222 people, the [[Muong people|Muong]] with 183 people, and the [[Gia Rai people|Gia Rai]] with 154 people. The smallest ethnic groups are the [[Cho Ro people|Chơ Ro]], [[Hani people|Hani]], [[Si La people|Si La]] and [[O Du people|Ơ Đu]] with only one person each.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 June 2023 |title=Đà Nẵng: Phát huy vai trò người có uy tín trong đồng bào dân tộc thiểu số |url=https://tamviet.tienphong.vn/post-1539745.tpo |access-date=19 June 2024 |website=Báo điện tử Tiền Phong |language=vi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Kết quả toàn bộ Tổng điều tra Dân số và Nhà ở Việt Nam năm 2009 |url=http://www.gso.gov.vn/Modules/Doc_Download.aspx?DocID=12724 |access-date=19 June 2024 |website=Tổng cục Thống kê Việt Nam}}</ref>

=== Religion ===
As of 1 April 2019, there are nine different religions in the city, with a total of 77,029 people.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Niên giám thống kê đầy đủ năm 2019 |url=https://www.gso.gov.vn/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Nien-giam-thong-ke-day-du-2019.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908000551/https://www.gso.gov.vn/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Nien-giam-thong-ke-day-du-2019.pdf |archive-date=8 September 2024 |access-date=2025-01-26 |work=General Statistics Office of Vietnam |language=vi |url-status=live }}</ref> The largest group is Catholicism with 42,690 people, followed by Buddhism with 37,220 people, Protestantism with 3,730 people, Cao Dai with 3,249 people, and other religions such as Minh Su Dao with 53 people, Bahá'í with 34 people, Hoa Hao Buddhism with 25 people, Islam with 19 people, and the smallest group, Brahmanism, with just 9 people.<ref name="dstcdtvn">[http://www.gso.gov.vn/Modules/Doc_Download.aspx?DocID=12724 Results of the 2009 Vietnam Population and Housing Census] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131018040824/http://www.gso.gov.vn/Modules/Doc_Download.aspx?DocID=12724 |date = October 18, 2013}}, General Statistics Office of Vietnam, accessed May 11, 2013.</ref> Da Nang is home to the first Protestant church in Vietnam, established in 1911 by missionaries from the United Evangelical Missionary Alliance (CMA).<ref>{{Cite web|title=100th Anniversary of the Gospel Arrival in Da Nang|url=http://hoithanh.com/Home/tin-tuc/1625-ky-niem-100-nam-tin-lanh-truyen-den-da-nang.html|access-date=April 19, 2013|archive-date=October 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006102227/http://hoithanh.com/Home/tin-tuc/1625-ky-niem-100-nam-tin-lanh-truyen-den-da-nang.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Infrastructure ==

=== Transportation ===
[[File:VN Airlines A330 at new DAD terminal 02.JPG|thumb|225px|A [[Vietnam Airlines]] jet is boarded in front of the new terminal of [[Da Nang International Airport]]]]
Đà Nẵng is at the end of the [[East–West Economic Corridor]] (EWEC), which stretches over Vietnam, [[Laos]], Thailand, and [[Myanmar]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Da Nang to Develop Its Logistics Services to Become a Key Logistics Center for Viet Nam's Central KER and the EWEC |url=https://greatermekong.org/g/da-nang-develop-its-logistics-services-become-key-logistics-center-viet-nams-central-ker-and-ewec |access-date=7 May 2024 |website=Greater Mekong Subregion|date=28 May 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Road Network in 2015 (ADB) |url=https://www.amchamvietnam.com/greater-mekong-subregion-gms-road-network-in-2015-adb/ |access-date=7 May 2024 |website=AmCham Vietnam – HCMC & Danang}}</ref> The city Department of Transport has asked the city of [[Yokohama]], Japan, to cooperate in transit-oriented development.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Da Nang researches on public transport-oriented urban development |url=http://baodanang.vn/english/business/202404/da-nang-researches-on-public-transport-oriented-urban-development-3970633/ |access-date=7 May 2024 |website=DaNangEnglish |language=vi}}</ref>

==== By air ====
{{Main|Da Nang International Airport}}
[[File:DAD new terminal 2012 01.JPG|thumb|right|220 px|Da Nang International Airport]]
[[Da Nang International Airport]], located at the centre of the city, is the third largest international airport in Vietnam. It is an important gateway to access central Vietnam. The airport was known as [[Da Nang Air Base]] during the [[Vietnam War]], during which time it was described as the world's busiest airport.<ref name="eyetiger"/> During the month of May 1968, the base reached an average of 2,595 air traffic operations daily, more than any airport in the world.<ref name="busiest"/> As of June 2011, the airport has domestic connections to [[Hanoi]], [[Ho Chi Minh City]], [[Haiphong]], [[Vinh]], [[Buôn Ma Thuột]], [[Da Lat]], [[Nha Trang]], and [[Can Tho]], as well as international connections to [[Seoul]] ([[South Korea]]), [[Tokyo]] ([[Japan]]), [[Singapore]], and [[Taipei]] ([[Taiwan]]).

Beginning 16 December 2011, [[Air Asia]], a Malaysian [[low-cost carrier]], began offering four flights a week between Đà Nẵng and Kuala Lumpur. A new international terminal opened in December 2011<ref>{{cite web|title=New terminal opens in Da Nang|url=http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/social-issues/218739/new-terminal-opens-in-da-nang.html|publisher=Viet Nam News|access-date=18 December 2011|archive-date=25 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125090741/http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/social-issues/218739/new-terminal-opens-in-da-nang.html|url-status=live}}</ref> allowing further connections to destinations such as [[Phnom Penh]] (Cambodia), Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia.<ref name="tuoitre-nov2011">[http://www.tuoitrenews.vn/cmlink/tuoitrenews/business/startled-agency-speeds-up-da-nang-airport-work-1.50981 "Malaysian low cost carrier opens new international terminal in December 2011"]{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>

As of November 2015, Da Nang International airport has been undergoing extensive renovations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=VnExpress |title=Vietnam's Da Nang launches $154 mln airport terminal for APEC – VnExpress International |url=https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-s-da-nang-launches-154-mln-airport-terminal-for-apec-3587588.html |access-date=7 May 2024 |website=VnExpress International – Latest news, business, travel and analysis from Vietnam |language=en}}</ref>

==== By land ====
[[File:Hai Van Pass ocean view.jpg|thumb|225px|The [[Hải Vân Pass]]]]
{{See also|Hải Vân Pass|Hải Vân Tunnel}}
[[File:Hai Van Tunnel North Entrance.jpg|thumb|right|Hai Van Tunnel North Entrance]]

Da Nang is a major station along the [[North–South Railway (Vietnam)|North–South Railway]], also known as the Reunification Express.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2024 |title=19 Must-Do Things in Da Nang |url=https://goodmorning-hoian.com/en/must-do-things-in-da-nang/ |website=Good Morning Hoi An |language=en-US}}</ref>

National Highways [[National Route 1 (Vietnam)|1]] and 14B run through the city, providing road connections to [[Hanoi]] in the north and [[Ho Chi Minh City]] in the south, as well as the Central Highlands and [[Laos]] to the west. The [[Hải Vân Pass|Hai Pass]] is a mountain pass separating Da Nang and [[Huế]], where Highway 1A passes through. To cut down on transit time and the danger to motorists from navigating the twisting mountain road, the [[Hải Vân Tunnel]] was built, opening in 2005. It is the longest tunnel in south-east Asia at 6.28&nbsp;km, and allows motorists to save between 30 minutes and an hour on traveling times over the old Hải Vân Pass route.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hai Van Tunnel Construction Project {{!}} Vietnam {{!}} Countries & Regions {{!}} JICA |url=https://www.jica.go.jp/Resource/vietnam/english/activities/activity17.html |access-date=4 May 2024 |website=www.jica.go.jp}}</ref> An [[Controlled-access highway|expressway]] between Da Nang and nearby Quang Ngai has completed its construction in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) |date=2 September 2018 |title=Da Nang – Quang Ngai Expressway fully put into use |url=https://en.vietnamplus.vn/post-137514.vnp |access-date=4 May 2024 |website=Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 2018 |title=Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway to open to traffic on National Day |url=https://en.sggp.org.vn/share73729.html |access-date=4 May 2024 |website=SGGP English Edition |language=en}}</ref>

Several bridges cross the Han River and its tributaries in Da Nang, including the iconic [[Han River Bridge]], [[Trần Thị Lý Bridge|Tran Thi Ly Bridge]], [[Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge|Nguyen Van Troi Bridge]], [[Tuyen Son Bridge]] and the recently completed [[Thuận Phước Bridge|Thuan Phuoc Bridge]], which is the longest suspension bridge in Vietnam.<ref name="IPC">{{cite news |title=Vietnam's longest suspension bridge inaugurated |publisher=Danang Investment Promotion Center |date=23 July 2009 |url=http://www.vietnamnews.biz/Vietnams-longest-suspension-bridge-inaugurated_570.html |access-date=19 February 2010 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100304045654/http://www.vietnamnews.biz/Vietnams-longest-suspension-bridge-inaugurated_570.html |archive-date=4 March 2010 }}</ref> The [[Dragon River Bridge]] will cross the Han River at the Le Dinh Duong/Bach Dang [[roundabout]], offering tourists coming from Đà Nẵng International Airport a more direct route to My Khe and Non Nuoc beaches, along the city's eastern edge.

==== By sea ====
[[File:Legend Of The Seas tied up at Danang, Vietnam port.jpg|thumb|225px|The ''[[Legend of the Seas (Vision class)|Legend of the Seas]]'' calls at Da&nbsp;Nang&nbsp;Port in February 2009]]
{{Main|Da Nang Port}}
Da Nang's port system is the third largest in [[Vietnam]] after [[Ho Chi Minh City]] and [[Haiphong]]. In 2008, Da Nang's port handled 2.7 million tons of cargo, of which 1.2 million tons were exports, 525,900 tons were imports, and 985,600 tons were domestic cargo. Over 29,600 passengers passed through the port in 2008, a significant increase over previous years.<ref name="worldportsource"/> The port system consists of two areas: Tiên Sa Seaport, and Song Hàn Terminal. Tien Sa Seaport has a navigation depth of {{cvt|11|m|ft|0|}}, and is able to receive [[Tank ship#Tanker capacity|medium range]] tankers of up to 45,000 [[Deadweight tonnage|DWT]], as well as container ships and large cruise ships. The approach to Song Hàn Terminal is {{cvt|12|nmi|km}} long with a navigation depth of {{cvt|6–7|m|ft|0|}}, and can accommodate vessels of up to 5,000 DWT. Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) is the port authority for Đà Nẵng's port system.<ref name="worldportsource">{{Cite web|url=http://www.worldportsource.com/ports/VNM_Da_Nang_Port_1457.php|title=Da Nang Port|website=World Port Source|access-date=13 May 2010|archive-date=1 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201200457/http://worldportsource.com/ports/VNM_Da_Nang_Port_1457.php|url-status=live}}</ref>

Despite the fact that the port's infrastructure is not specifically designed to accommodate cruise ships, the number of large cruise ships docking at Da Nang Port has increased in recent years.<ref name="vnnet-cruise">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080328015554/http://english.vietnamnet.vn/travel/2007/01/659895/|archive-date=28 March 2008|url=http://english.vietnamnet.vn/travel/2007/01/659895|title=Đà Nẵng: more tourists, more worries|publisher=VietnamNet|author=Hai Chau|date=31 January 2007}}</ref> In the first two months of 2010 alone, 12 cruise ships docked in Da Nang, carrying 6,477 passengers.<ref name="cruiseships">{{cite web|url=http://www.danang.gov.vn/TabID/76/CID/696/ItemID/21034/default.aspx |title=Seabourn Odyssey Cruise Ship brings 352 visitors to Danang |publisher=Danang.gov.vn |date=19 March 2010 |access-date=30 April 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930163119/http://www.danang.gov.vn/TabID/76/CID/696/ItemID/21034/default.aspx |archive-date=30 September 2011 }}</ref>

Cruise ships also dock at [[Chân Mây Port]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thu hút dòng khách "hạng sang" đến Huế |url=https://baothuathienhue.vn/du-lich/thu-hut-dong-khach-hang-sang-den-hue-138069.html |access-date=4 May 2024 |website=baothuathienhue.vn |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=baogiaothong.vn |title=Chân Mây cần gì để thành cảng du thuyền? |url=https://www.baogiaothong.vn/chan-may-can-gi-de-thanh-cang-du-thuyen-192231129002148164.htm |access-date=4 May 2024 |website=Báo Giao thông |language=vi}}</ref> which is located 50&nbsp;km from Da Nang through the [[Hải Vân Tunnel]].

==International relations==

===Twin towns – sister cities===
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in Vietnam}}
Da Nang is [[Sister city|twinned]] with:<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=Thành phố anh em|url=https://www.danang.gov.vn/de/gioi-thieu/danh-muc?id=43|publisher=Da Nang|language=vi|access-date=8 January 2021|archive-date=24 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124072130/https://www.danang.gov.vn/de/gioi-thieu/danh-muc?id=43|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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*{{flagicon|KHM}} [[Battambang province|Battambang]], Cambodia
*{{flagicon|LAO}} [[Champasak province|Champasak]], Laos
*{{flagicon|KOR}} [[Changwon]], South Korea
*{{flagicon|KOR}} [[Daegu]], South Korea
*{{flagicon|VIE}} [[Haiphong]], Vietnam
*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Le Havre]], France<ref>{{cite web|title=Le Havre et Da Nang se rapprochent|url=https://lehavre.fr/espace-presse/le-havre-et-da-nang-se-rapprochent|publisher=Le Havre|language=fr|date=2025-02-04|access-date=2025-06-07}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|THA}} [[Khon Kaen province|Khon Kaen]], Thailand
*{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Kunming]], China
*{{flagicon|THA}} [[Mukdahan province|Mukdahan]], Thailand
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Oakland, California|Oakland]], United States
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Pittsburgh]], United States
*{{flagicon|LAO}} [[Savannakhet province|Savannakhet]], Laos
*{{flagicon|MAR}} [[Tangier]], Morocco<ref>{{cite web |title=Tanger et Da Nang liées par un accord de jumelage|url=https://lematin.ma/express/2019/tanger-da-nang-liees-accord-jumelage/313253.html|publisher=Le Matin|language=fr|date=29 March 2019|access-date=8 January 2021}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|ROU}} [[Timișoara]], Romania
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===Cooperation and friendship===
In addition to its twin towns, Da Nang cooperates with:<ref name=":1" />
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*{{flagicon|LAO}} [[Attapeu Province|Attapeu]], Laos
*{{flagicon|SWE}} [[Borås Municipality|Borås]], Sweden
*{{flagicon|BLR}} [[Grodno Region]], Belarus
*{{flagicon|KOR}} [[Hwaseong, Gyeonggi|Hwaseong]], South Korea
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Houston]], United States
*{{flagicon|IND}} [[Kolkata]], India
*{{flagicon|SVK}} [[Košice]], Slovakia<ref>{{cite web |title=Partnerské mestá mesta Košice|url=https://www.kosice.sk/mesto/partnerske-mesta-mesta-kosice|publisher=Košice|language=sk|access-date=8 January 2021}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|MAC}} [[Macau]], China
*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Nantes]], France
*{{flagicon|AUS}} [[City of Newcastle|Newcastle]], Australia
*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Nord Pas de Calais]], France
*{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Queensland]], Australia
*{{flagicon|NLD}} [[Rotterdam]], Netherlands
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Sakai]], Japan
*{{flagicon|LAO}} [[Salavan (city)|Salavan]], Laos
*{{flagicon|FIN}} [[Salo, Finland|Salo]], Finland
*{{flagicon|LAO}} [[Sekong Province|Sekong]], Laos
*{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Shandong|Shandong Province]], China
*{{flagicon|AUS}} [[South Australia]], Australia
*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Stuttgart]], Germany
*{{flagicon|IND}} [[Surat]], India
*{{flagicon|BEL}} [[Walloon Region]], Belgium
*{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Yaroslavl Oblast]], Russia
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===Friendship port===
*{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki]], Japan<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hồng |first=Trần Thị Thúy |date=25 May 2023 |title=Cảng Kawasaki (Nhật Bản) – Cảng Đà Nẵng: Mối quan hệ hữu nghị, hợp tác ngày càng bền chặt |url=https://danangport.com/cang-kawasaki-nhat-ban-cang-da-nang-moi-quan-he-huu-nghi-hop-tac-ngay-cang-ben-chat/ |access-date=4 May 2024 |website=Da Nang Port |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Friendship Port Vietnam Da Nang Port {{!}} Indoor facilities {{!}} Kawasaki Marien |url=https://www.kawasakiport.or.jp/en/indoor/danang.html |access-date=4 May 2024 |website=www.kawasakiport.or.jp}}</ref>

=== Consulates General ===
* China<ref>{{Cite web |title=亚洲_中华人民共和国外交部 |url=https://www.mfa.gov.cn/web/zwjg_674741/zwzlg_674757/yz_674759/201704/t20170420_7680182.shtml |access-date=17 May 2024 |website=www.mfa.gov.cn}}</ref>
* Japan<ref>{{Cite web |title=Consulate General of Japan in Da Nang |url=https://www.danang.vn.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_vi/index.html |website=Consulate General of Japan in Da Nang}}</ref>
* South Korea<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tổng Lãnh sự quán Đại Hàn Dân Quốc tại Đà Nẵng |url=https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/vn-danang-vi/index.do |access-date=17 May 2024 |website=overseas.mofa.go.kr}}</ref>
* Laos<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Laos – Consulate General of Lao PDR to Danang |url=http://www.mofa.gov.la/index.php/the-ministry/2241-2015-06-19-08-38-38 |access-date=17 May 2024 |website=www.mofa.gov.la}}</ref>
* Poland<ref>{{Cite web |title=Poland introduces honorary consul office in Đà Nẵng |url=https://vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/1639834/poland-introduces-honorary-consul-office-in-da-nang.html |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=vietnamnews.vn |language=en}}</ref>
* Russia<ref>{{Cite web |title=Consulates General of Russia in Danang and Ho Chi Minh City |url=https://vietnam.mid.ru/en/embassy/gen_konsulstva/ |access-date=17 May 2024 |website=Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam}}</ref>
* Spain<ref>{{Cite web |title=Honorary Consulate of Spain opens in the city |url=https://baodanang.vn/english/politics/201710/honorary-consulate-of-spain-opens-in-the-city-2574318/ |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=DaNangToDay |language=vi}}</ref>

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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==Further reading==
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* {{cite report |last=Fleming |first=Tom |date=2021 |title=Việt Nam |chapter=Đà Nẵng |pages=80–107 |url=https://www.britishcouncil.vn/sites/default/files/city_profile_vietnam.pdf |series=Cultural Cities Profile East Asia |location=Hà Nội |publisher=[[British Council|British Council Vietnam]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240428111540/https://www.britishcouncil.vn/sites/default/files/city_profile_vietnam.pdf |archive-date=28 April 2024 |access-date=19 April 2025}}
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== External links ==
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*[http://www.danang.gov.vn Đà Nẵng government portal] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051028000059/http://www.danang.gov.vn/ |date=28 October 2005 }}
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* [https://houserentaldanang.com/ House Rental Danang] 
* [http://legacy.lib.utexas.edu/maps/world_cities/txu-pclmaps-da_nang-1969.jpg Bản đồ thành phố Đà Nẵng năm 1969] trên website Thư viện [[Đại học Texas tại Austin]] (''The University of Texas at Austin''), Hoa Kỳ.

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