Mỹ Lại Population 2026

Mỹ Lại has a population of 23,978, making it the #250 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Quang Ngai. It is about 584× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Mỹ Lại (capital Hanoi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

23,978

Rank in Vietnam

#250

Coordinates

15.19°N, 108.89°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Distance to capital (Hanoi)

724 km

450 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 Khê	23,978	#251
Lý Sơn	22,174	#259

Cities near Mỹ Lại

Mỹ Khê23,978 people · ~4 km away
Quảng Ngãi278,496 people · ~13 km away
Lý Sơn22,174 people · ~32 km away
Núi Thành69,406 people · ~37 km away
Đức Phổ155,743 people · ~42 km away
Tam Kỳ165,240 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mỹ Lại?

Mỹ Lại has a population of 23,978 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #250 biggest city in Vietnam.

What region is Mỹ Lại in?

Mỹ Lại is located in Quang Ngai, Vietnam.

Is Mỹ Lại the capital of Vietnam?

No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 724 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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