Huế Population 2026
Huế has a population of 1,380,000, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Thừa Thiên Huế Province. Roughly 1.4% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,380,000
Rank in Vietnam
#5
Coordinates
16.46°N, 107.60°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
540 km
335 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Thừa Thiên Huế Province
| City | Population | Rank in Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Phong Điền | 114,820 | #124 |
| Hương Thủy | 95,299 | #144 |
| Hương Trà | 72,677 | #165 |
Cities near Huế
- Hương Thủy95,299 people · ~7 km away
- Hương Trà72,677 people · ~15 km away
- Phong Điền114,820 people · ~28 km away
- thị xã Quảng Trị23,356 people · ~54 km away
- Ðông Hà164,228 people · ~66 km away
- Bà Nà15,276 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Huế?
Huế has a population of 1,380,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Huế in?
Huế is located in Thừa Thiên Huế Province, Vietnam.
Is Huế the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 540 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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