Sóc Sơn Population 2026
Sóc Sơn has a population of 85,431, making it the #153 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Hanoi. Roughly 0.1% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 164× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,431
Rank in Vietnam
#153
Coordinates
21.26°N, 105.85°E
~18 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
26 km
16 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hanoi
| City | Population | Rank in Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | 8,053,663 | #2 |
| Đống Đa | 371,606 | #24 |
| Long Bien | 347,829 | #26 |
| Bắc Từ Liêm | 340,605 | #27 |
| Gia Lâm | 309,353 | #29 |
| Hai Bà Trưng | 303,586 | #31 |
| Thanh Xuân | 293,292 | #34 |
| Cầu Giấy | 292,536 | #35 |
Cities near Sóc Sơn
FAQ
What is the population of Sóc Sơn?
Sóc Sơn has a population of 85,431 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #153 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Sóc Sơn in?
Sóc Sơn is located in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Is Sóc Sơn the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 26 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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