Hải Dương Population 2026
Hải Dương has a population of 241,373, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Hai Phong. Roughly 0.2% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
241,373
Rank in Vietnam
#48
Coordinates
20.94°N, 106.33°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
52 km
32 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hai Phong
Cities near Hải Dương
- Chí Linh220,421 people · ~14 km away
- Thị Trấn Đông Triều248,896 people · ~24 km away
- Mỹ Hào115,608 people · ~26 km away
- Thuận Thanh199,577 people · ~29 km away
- Thị Trấn Mạo Khê72,012 people · ~30 km away
- Cung Kiệm80,000 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hải Dương?
Hải Dương has a population of 241,373 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Hải Dương in?
Hải Dương is located in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
Is Hải Dương the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 52 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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