Lý Sơn Population 2026

Lý Sơn has a population of 22,174, making it the #259 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Quang Ngai. It is about 631× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Lý Sơn (capital Hanoi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

22,174

Rank in Vietnam

#259

Coordinates

15.37°N, 109.12°E

~22 m elevation · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Distance to capital (Hanoi)

717 km

445 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Quang Ngai

City	Population	Rank in Vietnam
Quảng Ngãi	278,496	#40
Kon Tum	205,762	#65
Đức Phổ	155,743	#90
Mỹ Lại	23,978	#250
Mỹ Khê	23,978	#251

Cities near Lý Sơn

Mỹ Lại23,978 people · ~32 km away
Mỹ Khê23,978 people · ~34 km away
Quảng Ngãi278,496 people · ~45 km away
Núi Thành69,406 people · ~50 km away
Đức Phổ155,743 people · ~64 km away
Tam Kỳ165,240 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lý Sơn?

Lý Sơn has a population of 22,174 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #259 biggest city in Vietnam.

What region is Lý Sơn in?

Lý Sơn is located in Quang Ngai, Vietnam.

Is Lý Sơn the capital of Vietnam?

No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 717 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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