Cà Mau Population 2026
Cà Mau has a population of 226,372, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Ca Mau. Roughly 0.2% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
226,372
Rank in Vietnam
#55
Coordinates
9.18°N, 105.15°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
1,319 km
819 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ca Mau
| City | Population | Rank in Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Bạc Liêu | 156,110 | #88 |
| Giá Rai | 145,340 | #96 |
| Trần Văn Thời | 55,897 | #181 |
| Phong Thạnh | 53,912 | #185 |
| Hưng Mỹ | 38,687 | #210 |
| Thới Bình | 38,116 | #211 |
| Cái Đôi Vàm | 36,444 | #214 |
| Gành Hào | 31,552 | #227 |
Cities near Cà Mau
- Thới Bình38,116 people · ~21 km away
- Trần Văn Thời55,897 people · ~22 km away
- Phong Thạnh53,912 people · ~27 km away
- An Trạch28,412 people · ~29 km away
- Ấp Hô Phòng22,317 people · ~30 km away
- Gành Hào31,552 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cà Mau?
Cà Mau has a population of 226,372 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Cà Mau in?
Cà Mau is located in Ca Mau, Vietnam.
Is Cà Mau the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 1,319 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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