Da Nang Population 2026

Da Nang has a population of 1,276,000, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Da Nang City. Roughly 1.2% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Da Nang (capital Hanoi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

1,276,000

Rank in Vietnam

Coordinates

16.07°N, 108.22°E

~11 m elevation · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Distance to capital (Hanoi)

606 km

376 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Da Nang City

City	Population	Rank in Vietnam
Điện Bàn	226,564	#54
Thanh Khê	201,240	#66
Tam Kỳ	165,240	#81
Hải Châu	131,427	#107
Hòa Cường	119,363	#116
Sơn Trà	86,890	#150
An Hải	82,635	#156
Cẩm Lệ	78,837	#160

Cities near Da Nang

An Hải82,635 people · ~1 km away
Sơn Trà86,890 people · ~1 km away
Thanh Khê201,240 people · ~3 km away
Hòa Cường119,363 people · ~5 km away
Cẩm Lệ78,837 people · ~6 km away
Hải Châu131,427 people · ~19 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Da Nang?

Da Nang has a population of 1,276,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Vietnam.

What region is Da Nang in?

Da Nang is located in Da Nang City, Vietnam.

Is Da Nang the capital of Vietnam?

No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 606 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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