Vĩnh Yên Population 2026
Vĩnh Yên has a population of 119,128, making it the #117 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Phu Tho. Roughly 0.1% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 118× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
119,128
Rank in Vietnam
#117
Coordinates
21.31°N, 105.60°E
~19 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
40 km
25 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Phu Tho
Cities near Vĩnh Yên
- Phúc Yên180,000 people · ~13 km away
- Việt Trì415,280 people · ~21 km away
- Sơn Tây230,577 people · ~21 km away
- Quang Minh25,000 people · ~22 km away
- Đan Phượng39,917 people · ~25 km away
- Cổ Đô70,706 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vĩnh Yên?
Vĩnh Yên has a population of 119,128 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #117 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Vĩnh Yên in?
Vĩnh Yên is located in Phu Tho, Vietnam.
Is Vĩnh Yên the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 40 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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