Lai Châu Population 2026
Lai Châu has a population of 42,973, making it the #204 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Lai Châu Province. It is about 326× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,973
Rank in Vietnam
#204
Coordinates
22.40°N, 103.46°E
~919 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
290 km
180 miles, straight line
Cities near Lai Châu
- Lào Cai130,671 people · ~54 km away
- Mường Lay20,450 people · ~55 km away
- Thị Trấn Phố Lu32,800 people · ~75 km away
- Thị Trấn Thuận Châu153,000 people · ~109 km away
- Ít Ong16,153 people · ~114 km away
- Dien Bien Phu84,672 people · ~121 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lai Châu?
Lai Châu has a population of 42,973 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #204 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Lai Châu in?
Lai Châu is located in Lai Châu Province, Vietnam.
Is Lai Châu the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 290 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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