Do you ever wonder if you can tell where a vehicle is from just by looking at its license plate? Yes, you can! A license plate acts as the vehicle’s “ID card,” and the first digits are the “regional code”—representing one of the 64 provinces in Vietnam.
License plates are not just random numbers; they carry a historical narrative. In the early days, vehicle management was rudimentary, with license plates assigned by individual provinces and cities. Over time, with the development of transportation, the license plate system was gradually standardized nationwide.
Each province has a unique code, facilitating efficient management and control of vehicles by authorities. This system streamlines tracking a vehicle’s origin and travel history.
Distinguishing Regions by License Plate
For easy reference, we provide a complete list of license plate codes for all 64 provinces:
| Code | Province | Code | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Hanoi | 51 | Ho Chi Minh City |
| 12 | Ha Giang | 52 | Kon Tum |
| 14 | Tuyen Quang | 53 | Gia Lai |
| 15, 16 | Cao Bang | 54 | Dak Lak |
| 17 | Bac Kan | 55 | Dak Nong |
| 19 | Thai Nguyen | 56 | Lam Dong |
| 20 | Bac Giang | 57 | Binh Phuoc |
| 21 | Quang Ninh | 58 | Tay Ninh |
| 22 | Lang Son | 59 | Binh Duong |
| 23 | Son La | 60 | Dong Nai |
| 24 | Phu Tho | 61 | Ba Ria – Vung Tau |
| 25 | Vinh Phuc | 62 | Long An |
| 26 | Bac Ninh | 63 | Tien Giang |
| 27 | Hai Duong | 64 | Vinh Long |
| 28 | Hai Phong | 65 | Can Tho |
| 29 | Hung Yen | 66 | Dong Thap |
| 30 | Thai Binh | 67 | An Giang |
| 31 | Ha Nam | 68 | Kien Giang |
| 32 | Nam Dinh | 69 | Ca Mau |
| 33 | Ninh Binh | 70 | Ben Tre |
| 34 | Thanh Hoa | 71 | Tra Vinh |
| 35 | Nghe An | 72 | Soc Trang |
| 36 | Ha Tinh | 73 | Bac Lieu |
| 37 | Quang Binh | 74 | Quang Nam |
| 38 | Quang Tri | 75 | Quang Ngai |
| 39 | Thua Thien Hue | 76 | Binh Dinh |
| 40 | Da Nang | 77 | Phu Yen |
| 43 | Quang Nam | 78 | Khanh Hoa |
| 47, 48, 49 | Da Nang | 79 | Ninh Thuan |
| 50 | Ho Chi Minh City | 81 | Binh Thuan |
Note: This list may be subject to change.
Vietnamese culture values spirituality and Feng Shui. Owning a vehicle with a “lucky” or Feng Shui-compliant license plate is believed to bring good fortune and prosperity.
Lucky License Plate
According to Feng Shui expert John Smith (USA), “In Eastern culture, each number carries a specific meaning. Choosing a license plate that aligns with the owner’s age and destiny can attract positive energy, luck, and prosperity.” (Source: “Eastern Feng Shui,” 2023)
Beyond numbers, license plates also signify a vehicle’s status. While powerful trucks are often dubbed “kings of the road,” blue-plated vehicles, belonging to government agencies, inspire trust and reassurance.
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