Bắc Giang Population 2026

Bắc Giang has a population of 450,000, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Bac Ninh. Roughly 0.4% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bắc Giang (capital Hanoi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

450,000

Rank in Vietnam

#17

Coordinates

21.27°N, 106.19°E

~14 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok

Distance to capital (Hanoi)

46 km

29 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bac Ninh

City	Population	Rank in Vietnam
Bắc Ninh	287,658	#36
Việt Yên	205,900	#64
Thuận Thanh	199,577	#68
Chũ	127,881	#113
Cung Kiệm	80,000	#159
Từ Sơn	65,697	#173

Cities near Bắc Giang

Việt Yên205,900 people · ~6 km away
Cung Kiệm80,000 people · ~10 km away
Bắc Ninh287,658 people · ~16 km away
Chí Linh220,421 people · ~26 km away
Thuận Thanh199,577 people · ~28 km away
Từ Sơn65,697 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bắc Giang?

Bắc Giang has a population of 450,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Vietnam.

What region is Bắc Giang in?

Bắc Giang is located in Bac Ninh, Vietnam.

Is Bắc Giang the capital of Vietnam?

No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 46 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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