Phổ Yên Population 2026
Phổ Yên has a population of 231,363, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Thai Nguyen. Roughly 0.2% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
231,363
Rank in Vietnam
#50
Coordinates
21.42°N, 105.89°E
~22 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
44 km
27 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Thai Nguyen
| City | Population | Rank in Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Thái Nguyên | 420,000 | #20 |
| Thị Trấn Đại Từ | 179,192 | #75 |
| Thành phố Sông Công | 128,357 | #111 |
| Bắc Kạn | 45,036 | #202 |
Cities near Phổ Yên
- Thành phố Sông Công128,357 people · ~8 km away
- Sóc Sơn85,431 people · ~19 km away
- Thái Nguyên420,000 people · ~20 km away
- Phúc Yên180,000 people · ~28 km away
- Quang Minh25,000 people · ~28 km away
- Việt Yên205,900 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Phổ Yên?
Phổ Yên has a population of 231,363 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Phổ Yên in?
Phổ Yên is located in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam.
Is Phổ Yên the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 44 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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