Largest Cities in Vietnam

Facts about Vietnam

Official languages: Vietnamese, English, French, Chinese, Cambodian
Capital: Hanoi
Area: 329,560 km²
Population: 89.6 million residents
Population density: 271.79 residents per km²
Currency: VND
Internet TLD: .vn
ISO : VN, VNM, 704
The country code for Vietnam is +84

Flag of Vietnam

The Vietnamese flag carries the colors very popular in this part of the world – red and yellow. Red is used as the background of the leaf and yellow fills the five-pointed star in the middle of the flag. The shape of the flag refers to Vietnam’s communist past and is also meant to symbolize the struggle against the French. Each of the points of the star represents individual groups of the population that contributed to the building of socialist Vietnam – peasants, workers, intellectuals, youth and soldiers. The star is meant to symbolize national unity, which is a very important concept for a country that has gone through so much turbulence. By 1975, Vietnam was divided into northern and southern parts, with North Vietnam supported by China and the USSR and South Vietnam favored by the US. After the end of the Vietnam War, the two countries were reunited.

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a state in Southeast Asia. It borders China, Laos, Cambodia and the South China Sea. Vietnam was divided after World War II and only reunited in 1975 when the communist north had defeated the south and its US allies. After decades of wars and a communist planned economy, Vietnam is now one of the poorest countries in Asia. In the one-party state of Vietnam, the Communist Party has pursued a liberal economic policy since 1986, which is known as doi moi (renewal). Since then, the country has been catching up economically.

Biggest Cities of Vietnam by Population

The largest city in Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh City, often called Saigon. Located in the south of the country, Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant and bustling metropolis. With an estimated population of 8.4 million people as of 2019, it is the most populous city in Vietnam. The city is well known for its French colonial architecture and bustling street life. It also serves as an important economic hub for the country, with many international companies having offices here.

The second largest city in Vietnam is Hanoi, located in the north of the country. Hanoi has an estimated population of 7 million people as of 2019 and it serves as the capital of Vietnam. Hanoi is well known for its centuries-old temples and traditional Vietnamese culture that can be found throughout its streets and alleyways. It also houses some iconic landmarks such as Hoan Kiem Lake (Return Sword Lake) and One Pillar Pagoda (Chùa Một Cột).

The third largest city in Vietnam is Haiphong which has an estimated population of 1.7 million people as of 2019. Haiphong is located on the coast near the Gulf of Tonkin and it serves as an important port city for trade between Vietnam and other countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Philippines, India and Australia. It also houses some iconic landmarks such as Thien Mu Pagoda (Chùa Thiên Mụ), Du Hang Pagoda (Chùa Dư Hàng), Hai Phong Cathedral (Nhà thờ Đức Bà) ,and Du Hang Buddhist Institute (Viện Pháp Viên Dư Hàng).

Overall these three cities provide visitors from all around the world with unique cultural experiences that can be found nowhere else! Whether you are looking for iconic landmarks or vibrant nightlife scenes these cities have something for everyone!

Vietnam: Hanoi

Hanoi, also spelled Ha Noi,  is the capital of Vietnam.

Neighboring countries of Vietnam

• China
• Cambodia
• Laos