Sơn Tây Population 2026
Sơn Tây has a population of 230,577, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Hanoi. Roughly 0.2% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
230,577
Rank in Vietnam
#51
Coordinates
21.14°N, 105.51°E
~16 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
37 km
23 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 Sơn Tây
FAQ
What is the population of Sơn Tây?
Sơn Tây has a population of 230,577 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Sơn Tây in?
Sơn Tây is located in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Is Sơn Tây the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 37 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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