South Central Coast and Central Highlands

South Central Coast and Central Highlands also known as South Central in short; is a region in southern part of Central Vietnam.

The word "coast" in the name refers to the eastern coastal plain. And "Central Highlands" refers to a region characterized by a plateau terrain in the west. The South Central Coast and Central Highlands, along with the North Central region, form Central Vietnam.

Prior to 2025, the South Central Coast and the Central Highlands were considered two separate regions. Following 2025 Vietnamese administrative reforms, the Central Highlands and South Central Coast provinces will be merged to form a unified South Central region.

The South Central Coast and Central Highlands region has an area of 99,690 km² and a population of 15.8 million people (2024).