Mỹ Tho Population 2026
Mỹ Tho has a population of 270,700, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Dong Thap. Roughly 0.3% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
270,700
Rank in Vietnam
#42
Coordinates
10.36°N, 106.36°E
~2 m elevation · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
1,187 km
737 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dong Thap
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FAQ
What is the population of Mỹ Tho?
Mỹ Tho has a population of 270,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Mỹ Tho in?
Mỹ Tho is located in Dong Thap, Vietnam.
Is Mỹ Tho the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 1,187 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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