District 5, Ho Chi Minh City

District 5 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in South 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* Windsor Plaza Hotel, the current highest building in District 5 * Hải Thượng Lãn Ông historic quarter .* Đại Thế Giới Water Park * District 5 Cultural Centre * Kim Biên market * An Đông marketIdiomsEat in District Five, Live in District Three and See in District One.Location within Ho Chi Minh CityPosition in the metropolitan area of HCMC Position in HCMC's coreHigh 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