Bắc Ninh Population 2026

Bắc Ninh has a population of 287,658, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Bac Ninh. Roughly 0.3% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

287,658

Rank in Vietnam

#36

Coordinates

21.19°N, 106.08°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok

Distance to capital (Hanoi)

30 km

19 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bac Ninh

City	Population	Rank in Vietnam
Bắc Giang	450,000	#17
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 Ninh

Cung Kiệm80,000 people · ~9 km away
Việt Yên205,900 people · ~11 km away
Từ Sơn65,697 people · ~15 km away
Thuận Thanh199,577 people · ~16 km away
Bắc Giang450,000 people · ~16 km away
Cổ Lóa16,514 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bắc Ninh?

Bắc Ninh has a population of 287,658 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Vietnam.

What region is Bắc Ninh in?

Bắc Ninh is located in Bac Ninh, Vietnam.

Is Bắc Ninh the capital of Vietnam?

No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 30 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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