Nghèn Population 2026

Nghèn has a population of 18,965, making it the #270 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Hà Tĩnh Province. It is about 738× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,965

Rank in Vietnam

#270

Coordinates

18.45°N, 105.78°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok

Distance to capital (Hanoi)

286 km

178 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hà Tĩnh Province

City	Population	Rank in Vietnam
Hà Tĩnh	266,321	#44
Kỳ Anh	150,226	#93
Nghi Xuân	118,000	#121
Hồng Lĩnh	36,940	#212

Cities near Nghèn

Hồng Lĩnh36,940 people · ~12 km away
Hà Tĩnh266,321 people · ~18 km away
Nghi Xuân118,000 people · ~23 km away
Bến Thủy17,000 people · ~24 km away
Vinh790,000 people · ~26 km away
Yên Vinh107,082 people · ~27 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nghèn?

Nghèn has a population of 18,965 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #270 biggest city in Vietnam.

What region is Nghèn in?

Nghèn is located in Hà Tĩnh Province, Vietnam.

Is Nghèn the capital of Vietnam?

No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 286 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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