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Bắc Kạn, Vietnam

Thai Nguyen · Vietnam

Bắc Kạn is a mid-size city in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam with a population of 45,036. Elevation: 492 ft (150 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

45,036 Population 851/sq mi density
492 ft Elevation 150 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
67.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone

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People

Population45,036
Density851/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain67.2 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Population45,036
Population Density851 / sq mi
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Coordinates22.1470°, 105.8348°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇻🇳 Vietnam
State / ProvinceThai Nguyen
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation67.2 inches (1,708 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bắc Kạn

Bắc Kạn is a mid-size city in Vietnam (Thai Nguyen) with a population of 45,036. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet (150 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.

Climate in Bắc Kạn

Bắc Kạn has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.7°C), the coldest is Dec (14.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1706 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.6°C / 58°F 3.2° / 26.1° 42.5
Feb 17.2°C / 63°F 6.9° / 29.5° 57.8
Mar 21°C / 70°F 11° / 33.1° 69.3
Apr 23.9°C / 75°F 14.3° / 34.6° 95.3
May 26.2°C / 79°F 18.3° / 34.7° 213.1
Jun 27.5°C / 82°F 21.9° / 34.5° 249.5
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 22.9° / 34.7° 227.6
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 22.4° / 34.9° 344.9
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 19.6° / 34.3° 248.9
Oct 22.3°C / 72°F 13.6° / 30.9° 119.8
Nov 19.7°C / 67°F 9.9° / 29.3° 27.4
Dec 14.3°C / 58°F 3.5° / 25.3° 10.4
Bắc Kạn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above Vietnam avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area52.9 sq mi (137.0 km²)
Population Density851/sq mi
Coordinates22.1470°N, 105.8348°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.2"
77% above Vietnam avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 13.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Oct 3, 2017.

Aug 15, 2017 60 km N of Cao B?ng, Vietnam M4.5 125 km
Jul 25, 1995 72 km NW of Cao B?ng, Vietnam M4.2 117 km
Oct 3, 2017 48 km N of Cao B?ng, Vietnam M4.2 115 km
Oct 23, 1993 20 km SSW of Yên Bái, Vietnam M4.1 120 km
Oct 11, 1991 11 km N of Tuyên Quang, Vietnam M4.1 69 km
Apr 22, 1997 33 km NNE of Hà Giang, Vietnam M3.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Matmo Category 1 276 km
2024 Yagi Category 3 128 km
2016 Mirinae Category 1 220 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 107 km
2014 Kalmaegi Category 1 85 km
2013 Haiyan Category 1 198 km
2012 Son-tinh Category 2 162 km
2008 Hagupit Category 1 297 km
2003 Krovanh Category 2 131 km
1997 Zita Category 1 109 km
1996 Frankie Category 2 206 km
1996 Sally Category 2 174 km
1996 Niki Category 1 240 km
1980 Ruth Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
April 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in
June 80°F (26°C) 11.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 13.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in

Bắc Kạn has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 56°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Bắc Kạn

Institution Type Founded Website
Trường Cao đẳng Bắc Kạn College

Schools in Bắc Kạn

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Trường Tiểu học Đức Xuân
Trường Trung học cơ sở Đức Xuân
Trường Trung học phổ thông chuyên Bắc Kạn
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Radio Stations near Bắc Kạn

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Bắc Kạn

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chợ Bắc Kạn
Chợ Đức Xuân

Hotels in Bắc Kạn

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

An Vũ Hotel
Green Hotel

Restaurants in Bắc Kạn

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nga Cầu
Phở Lý
Quán Tuân Bép

Cafes in Bắc Kạn

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

T.A Coffee Lab

Bus Stations in Bắc Kạn

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bến xe khách Bắc Kạn

Gas Stations in Bắc Kạn

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrolimex

Post Offices in Bắc Kạn

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bưu điện tỉnh Bắc Kạn

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bangkok

🇻🇳 About Vietnam

Capital Hanoi
Population 95,540,395
Area 329,560 km²
GDP (USD) $433,857,681,378
GDP per capita $4,323
HDI 0.726
Life expectancy 74.6 years
Internet users 78.1%
Urban population 38.1%
Currency VND (Dong)
Languages Vietnamese
Calling code +84
TLD .vn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Vietnam

4 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Tết dương lịch
Apr 30 Reunification Day Ngày Giải phóng miền Nam, thống nhất đất nước
May 1 Labour Day Ngày Quốc tế lao động
Sep 2 National Day Quốc khánh

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bắc Kạn

What is the population of Bắc Kạn?

Bắc Kạn has a population of 45,036 residents and is located in Vietnam. The population density is 851 people per square mile, spread across 52.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bắc Kạn?

Bắc Kạn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.2 inches.

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