Thủ Đức Population 2026
Thủ Đức has a population of 524,670, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Roughly 0.5% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
524,670
Rank in Vietnam
#12
Coordinates
10.85°N, 106.77°E
~29 m elevation · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
1,136 km
705 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)
| City | Population | Rank in Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | 14,002,598 | #1 |
| Thuận An | 588,616 | #10 |
| Vũng Tàu | 464,860 | #14 |
| Dĩ An | 463,023 | #15 |
| Quận Mười | 399,000 | #22 |
| Thủ Dầu Một | 373,105 | #23 |
| Bến Cát | 364,578 | #25 |
| Quận Mười Một | 332,536 | #28 |
Cities near Thủ Đức
FAQ
What is the population of Thủ Đức?
Thủ Đức has a population of 524,670 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Thủ Đức in?
Thủ Đức is located in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam.
Is Thủ Đức the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 1,136 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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