Haiphong Population 2026
Haiphong has a population of 2,625,200, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Hai Phong. Roughly 2.6% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 5.3× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,625,200
Rank in Vietnam
#3
Coordinates
20.86°N, 106.68°E
~12 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
89 km
55 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hai Phong
Cities near Haiphong
- Kiến An118,047 people · ~9 km away
- Đố Sơn51,417 people · ~20 km away
- Thành Phố Uông Bí63,829 people · ~21 km away
- Thị Trấn Mạo Khê72,012 people · ~24 km away
- Thị Trấn Đông Triều248,896 people · ~30 km away
- Hải Dương241,373 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Haiphong?
Haiphong has a population of 2,625,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Haiphong in?
Haiphong is located in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
Is Haiphong the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 89 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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