Gia Lâm Population 2026
Gia Lâm has a population of 309,353, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Hanoi. Roughly 0.3% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
309,353
Rank in Vietnam
#29
Coordinates
21.02°N, 105.94°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
10 km
6 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hanoi
| City | Population | Rank in Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | 8,053,663 | #2 |
| Đống Đa | 371,606 | #24 |
| Long Bien | 347,829 | #26 |
| Bắc Từ Liêm | 340,605 | #27 |
| Hai Bà Trưng | 303,586 | #31 |
| Thanh Xuân | 293,292 | #34 |
| Cầu Giấy | 292,536 | #35 |
| Ba Vì | 282,600 | #39 |
Cities near Gia Lâm
- Trâu Quỳ30,051 people · ~0 km away
- Vinhomes Ocean Park60,000 people · ~3 km away
- Long Bien347,829 people · ~4 km away
- Vĩnh Tuy86,618 people · ~6 km away
- Ecopark25,000 people · ~6 km away
- Vinhomes Times City50,000 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gia Lâm?
Gia Lâm has a population of 309,353 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Gia Lâm in?
Gia Lâm is located in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Is Gia Lâm the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 10 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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