Vinh Population 2026

Vinh has a population of 790,000, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Nghệ An Province. Roughly 0.8% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

790,000

Rank in Vietnam

Coordinates

18.67°N, 105.69°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok

Distance to capital (Hanoi)

262 km

163 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nghệ An Province

City	Population	Rank in Vietnam
Hoàng Mai	113,360	#127
Yên Vinh	107,082	#131
Thái Hòa	66,127	#172
Kim Liên	24,489	#247
Diễn Thành	21,605	#262
Bến Thủy	17,000	#275
Bản Na Hỷ	16,710	#277

Cities near Vinh

Bến Thủy17,000 people · ~3 km away
Yên Vinh107,082 people · ~3 km away
Nghi Xuân118,000 people · ~7 km away
Hồng Lĩnh36,940 people · ~16 km away
Nghèn18,965 people · ~26 km away
Diễn Thành21,605 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Vinh?

Vinh has a population of 790,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Vietnam.

What region is Vinh in?

Vinh is located in Nghệ An Province, Vietnam.

Is Vinh the capital of Vietnam?

No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 262 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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