Rạch Giá Population 2026
Rạch Giá has a population of 459,860, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in An Giang. Roughly 0.5% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
459,860
Rank in Vietnam
#16
Coordinates
10.01°N, 105.08°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
1,227 km
762 miles, straight line
Other big cities in An Giang
| City | Population | Rank in Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Phu Quoc | 294,419 | #33 |
| Long Xuyên | 286,140 | #38 |
| Phú Quốc | 179,480 | #74 |
| Tân Châu | 175,211 | #76 |
| Tịnh Biên | 143,098 | #98 |
| Hà Tiên | 100,560 | #139 |
| Châu Đốc | 70,239 | #168 |
| Châu Phong | 56,322 | #180 |
Cities near Rạch Giá
FAQ
What is the population of Rạch Giá?
Rạch Giá has a population of 459,860 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Rạch Giá in?
Rạch Giá is located in An Giang, Vietnam.
Is Rạch Giá the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 1,227 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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