Lai Vung Population 2026
Lai Vung has a population of 80,649, making it the #158 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Dong Thap. Roughly 0.1% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 174× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
80,649
Rank in Vietnam
#158
Coordinates
10.26°N, 105.59°E
~3 m elevation · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
1,198 km
744 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dong Thap
Cities near Lai Vung
- Thốt Nốt158,225 people · ~7 km away
- Ô Môn129,683 people · ~17 km away
- Quận Đức Thịnh132,000 people · ~17 km away
- Sa Dec214,610 people · ~18 km away
- Thới Lai109,684 people · ~22 km away
- Vĩnh Thạnh98,399 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lai Vung?
Lai Vung has a population of 80,649 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #158 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Lai Vung in?
Lai Vung is located in Dong Thap, Vietnam.
Is Lai Vung the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 1,198 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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