Diễn Thành Population 2026

Diễn Thành has a population of 21,605, making it the #262 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Nghệ An Province. It is about 648× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Diễn Thành (capital Hanoi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

21,605

Rank in Vietnam

#262

Coordinates

18.98°N, 105.60°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok

Distance to capital (Hanoi)

229 km

142 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nghệ An Province

City	Population	Rank in Vietnam
Vinh	790,000	#9
Hoàng Mai	113,360	#127
Yên Vinh	107,082	#131
Thái Hòa	66,127	#172
Kim Liên	24,489	#247
Bến Thủy	17,000	#275
Bản Na Hỷ	16,710	#277

Cities near Diễn Thành

Kim Liên24,489 people · ~32 km away
Hoàng Mai113,360 people · ~35 km away
Vinh790,000 people · ~35 km away
Yên Vinh107,082 people · ~35 km away
Bến Thủy17,000 people · ~38 km away
Nghi Xuân118,000 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Diễn Thành?

Diễn Thành has a population of 21,605 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #262 biggest city in Vietnam.

What region is Diễn Thành in?

Diễn Thành is located in Nghệ An Province, Vietnam.

Is Diễn Thành the capital of Vietnam?

No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 229 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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