Thái Nguyên Population 2026
Thái Nguyên has a population of 420,000, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Thai Nguyen. Roughly 0.4% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
420,000
Rank in Vietnam
#20
Coordinates
21.59°N, 105.85°E
~36 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
63 km
39 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Thai Nguyen
| City | Population | Rank in Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Phổ Yên | 231,363 | #50 |
| Thị Trấn Đại Từ | 179,192 | #75 |
| Thành phố Sông Công | 128,357 | #111 |
| Bắc Kạn | 45,036 | #202 |
Cities near Thái Nguyên
- Thành phố Sông Công128,357 people · ~13 km away
- Phổ Yên231,363 people · ~20 km away
- Thị Trấn Đại Từ179,192 people · ~22 km away
- Sóc Sơn85,431 people · ~37 km away
- Vĩnh Yên119,128 people · ~41 km away
- Phúc Yên180,000 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Thái Nguyên?
Thái Nguyên has a population of 420,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Thái Nguyên in?
Thái Nguyên is located in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam.
Is Thái Nguyên the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 63 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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