Cần Thơ Population 2026
Cần Thơ has a population of 1,507,187, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Can Tho City. Roughly 1.5% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 9.3× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,507,187
Rank in Vietnam
#4
Coordinates
10.04°N, 105.79°E
~3 m elevation · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
1,222 km
759 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Can Tho City
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FAQ
What is the population of Cần Thơ?
Cần Thơ has a population of 1,507,187 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Cần Thơ in?
Cần Thơ is located in Can Tho City, Vietnam.
Is Cần Thơ the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 1,222 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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