Sơn La Population 2026
Sơn La has a population of 106,052, making it the #133 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Sơn La Province. Roughly 0.1% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 132× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
106,052
Rank in Vietnam
#133
Coordinates
21.33°N, 103.92°E
~608 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
202 km
125 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sơn La Province
| City | Population | Rank in Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Thị Trấn Thuận Châu | 153,000 | #91 |
| Ít Ong | 16,153 | #280 |
Cities near Sơn La
- Ít Ong16,153 people · ~24 km away
- Thị Trấn Thuận Châu153,000 people · ~27 km away
- Nghĩa Lộ68,206 people · ~69 km away
- Dien Bien Phu84,672 people · ~93 km away
- Mường Lay20,450 people · ~111 km away
- Yên Bái100,631 people · ~112 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sơn La?
Sơn La has a population of 106,052 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #133 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Sơn La in?
Sơn La is located in Sơn La Province, Vietnam.
Is Sơn La the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 202 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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