Quảng Ngãi Population 2026
Quảng Ngãi has a population of 278,496, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Quang Ngai. Roughly 0.3% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
278,496
Rank in Vietnam
#40
Coordinates
15.12°N, 108.79°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
727 km
451 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Quảng Ngãi?
Quảng Ngãi has a population of 278,496 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Quảng Ngãi in?
Quảng Ngãi is located in Quang Ngai, Vietnam.
Is Quảng Ngãi the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 727 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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