Assessment of geographical location and population characteristics of Thu Dau Mot city in the past and presente

Before becoming a first-class urban area, the administrative, economic, cultural, and educational center of Binh Duong province, Thu Dau Mot was considered the "capital" of the Southeast region in many historical periods. This geographical location has brought together many important resources for the socio-economic development of the locality and the region. This article analyzes two development resources of Thu Dau Mot: natural resources (geographical location - the central hub of the Southeast region) and social resources (people in terms of harmonious relationships in the development of a region). From analyzing these two resources, the article discusses issues that need attention in building strategic directions to ensure Thu Dau Mot city continues to uphold its central position in the Southeast region, integrating the city regionally and internationally in terms of economy, society, and culture.