Sóc Trăng Population 2026

Sóc Trăng has a population of 221,430, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Can Tho City. Roughly 0.2% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

221,430

Rank in Vietnam

#57

Coordinates

9.60°N, 105.97°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Distance to capital (Hanoi)

1,270 km

789 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Can Tho City

City	Population	Rank in Vietnam
Cần Thơ	1,507,187	#4
Vĩnh Châu	183,918	#72
Thốt Nốt	158,225	#87
Ô Môn	129,683	#110
Cờ Đỏ	116,576	#122
Bình Thủy	113,565	#126
Thới Lai	109,684	#129
Ngã Bảy	101,192	#136

Cities near Sóc Trăng

Ngã Bảy101,192 people · ~29 km away
Vĩnh Châu183,918 people · ~31 km away
Phú Lộc15,099 people · ~32 km away
Ngã Năm58,588 people · ~41 km away
Bạc Liêu156,110 people · ~43 km away
Long Mỹ61,781 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sóc Trăng?

Sóc Trăng has a population of 221,430 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Vietnam.

What region is Sóc Trăng in?

Sóc Trăng is located in Can Tho City, Vietnam.

Is Sóc Trăng the capital of Vietnam?

No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 1,270 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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