Cai Lậy Population 2026
Cai Lậy has a population of 143,050, making it the #99 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Dong Thap. Roughly 0.1% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 98× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
143,050
Rank in Vietnam
#99
Coordinates
10.40°N, 106.12°E
~3 m elevation · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
1,182 km
734 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Cai Lậy?
Cai Lậy has a population of 143,050 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #99 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Cai Lậy in?
Cai Lậy is located in Dong Thap, Vietnam.
Is Cai Lậy the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 1,182 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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