**Thương Ân ** is a commune (xã) and village in Ngân Sơn District, Bắc Kạn Province, in Vietnam.

Geography

Location

The villages

Villages in Thượng Ân commune: Nà Bưa, Slành, Nà Y, Ruồm A, Ruồm B, Hang Rậu, Roòng Thù, Khuổi Sảo, Nà Cà, Tặc, Phia Pảng, Phiêng Khìt, Thẳm Ông, Nà Pài, Khuổi Rắt, Luộc, Nà Choán, Nà Hin.

Economy

Thượng Ân commune is on the list of ethnic minorities and mountainous areas in Bắc Kạn province. 10 villages in the commune on the list of extremely difficult villages include:

History

• Before 1964 the commune was called Thanh Tâm. In 1964, the name was changed to Thượng Ân and remained the same until now.
• Bản Duồm A village, Thượng Ân commune is a place with revolutionary tradition of Bac Kan province. The first Party cell of the Bắc Kạn Province was established here in 1975.