Hạ Long Population 2026
Hạ Long has a population of 270,054, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Quảng Ninh. Roughly 0.3% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
270,054
Rank in Vietnam
#43
Coordinates
20.95°N, 107.07°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
128 km
79 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quảng Ninh
| City | Population | Rank in Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Thị Trấn Đông Triều | 248,896 | #47 |
| Cẩm Phả | 190,232 | #70 |
| Cẩm Phả Mines | 135,477 | #103 |
| Móng Cái | 108,553 | #130 |
| Thị Trấn Mạo Khê | 72,012 | #166 |
| Thành Phố Uông Bí | 63,829 | #174 |
| Thị Trấn Đầm Hà | 47,060 | #200 |
| Thị Trấn Tiên Yên | 22,164 | #260 |
Cities near Hạ Long
- Cẩm Phả190,232 people · ~22 km away
- Cẩm Phả Mines135,477 people · ~25 km away
- Cát Bà30,000 people · ~25 km away
- Thành Phố Uông Bí63,829 people · ~33 km away
- Đố Sơn51,417 people · ~40 km away
- Haiphong2,625,200 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hạ Long?
Hạ Long has a population of 270,054 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Hạ Long in?
Hạ Long is located in Quảng Ninh, Vietnam.
Is Hạ Long the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 128 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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