Vũng Tàu Population 2026
Vũng Tàu has a population of 464,860, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Roughly 0.5% of Vietnam's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
464,860
Rank in Vietnam
#14
Coordinates
10.35°N, 107.08°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
1,195 km
742 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 |
| Thủ Đức | 524,670 | #12 |
| 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 Vũng Tàu
- Cần Giờ55,137 people · ~16 km away
- Xã Long Hải35,167 people · ~18 km away
- Thành Phố Bà Rịa235,192 people · ~19 km away
- Long Diền18,093 people · ~21 km away
- Thị Trấn Đất Đỏ20,187 people · ~26 km away
- Xóm Mỹ Xuân32,345 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vũng Tàu?
Vũng Tàu has a population of 464,860 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Vũng Tàu in?
Vũng Tàu is located in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam.
Is Vũng Tàu the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 1,195 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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