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Cao Bằng, Vietnam

Cao Bằng Province · Vietnam

Cao Bằng is a mid-size city in Cao Bằng Province, Vietnam with a population of 73,549. Elevation: 646 ft (197 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

73,549 Population 1,770/sq mi density
646 ft Elevation 197 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
58.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone

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About Cao Bằng

Cao Bằng

Cao Bằng ( ) is a city in northern Vietnam. It is the capital and largest settlement of Cao Bằng Province. It is located on the bank of the Bằng Giang river, and is around 30 kilometres (19 mi) away from the border with China's Guangxi region. According to the 2019 census, Cao Bằng City has a population of 73,549 people.

People

Population73,549
Density1,770/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain58.8 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Population73,549
Population Density1,770 / sq mi
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Coordinates22.6657°, 106.2579°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇻🇳 Vietnam
State / ProvinceCao Bằng Province
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation58.8 inches (1,494 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cao Bằng

Cao Bằng is a mid-size city in Vietnam (Cao Bằng Province) with a population of 73,549. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet (197 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.

Climate in Cao Bằng

Cao Bằng has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 1435 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C / 57°F 10.6° / 17.5° 34.8
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 13.6° / 21.3° 24.5
Mar 20.2°C / 68°F 16.4° / 24° 66.7
Apr 23.6°C / 74°F 19.8° / 27.5° 83.0
May 26.9°C / 80°F 22.4° / 31.4° 214.3
Jun 28.5°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.8° 271.9
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 24.5° / 32.9° 221.0
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 23.9° / 33° 240.9
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 22.5° / 31.9° 149.9
Oct 24.5°C / 76°F 20° / 29° 59.8
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 16° / 25.5° 41.5
Dec 16°C / 61°F 11.6° / 20.5° 26.7
Cao Bằng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above Vietnam avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Area41.6 sq mi (107.6 km²)
Population Density1,770/sq mi
Coordinates22.6657°N, 106.2579°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above Vietnam avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 4, 2021.

Aug 15, 2017 60 km N of Cao B?ng, Vietnam M4.5 61 km
Aug 4, 2021 58 km SSE of Baise City, China M4.5 98 km
Jul 25, 1995 72 km NW of Cao B?ng, Vietnam M4.2 73 km
Oct 3, 2017 48 km N of Cao B?ng, Vietnam M4.2 48 km
Oct 11, 1991 11 km N of Tuyên Quang, Vietnam M4.1 135 km
Apr 22, 1997 33 km NNE of Hà Giang, Vietnam M3.6 133 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 1 246 km
2024 Yagi Category 3 187 km
2016 Mirinae Category 1 274 km
2015 Mujigae Category 1 271 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 59 km
2014 Kalmaegi Category 1 110 km
2013 Haiyan Category 1 214 km
2012 Son-tinh Category 1 194 km
2008 Hagupit Category 1 265 km
2003 Krovanh Category 2 146 km
2001 Durian Category 1 283 km
1997 Zita Category 1 164 km
1996 Frankie Category 2 263 km
1996 Sally Category 2 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
May 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in

Cao Bằng has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Cao Bằng

Institution Type Founded Website
Trường Cao đẳng Sư phạm Cao Bằng College
Trường Chính trị Hoàng Đình Giong College

Schools in Cao Bằng

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Trường Trung học cơ sở Hoà Chung
Trường Trung học phổ thông Dân tộc Nội trú tỉnh Cao Bằng
Trường thcs Thị Xuân
Trường mầm non Sông Bằng
Trung Tâm Giáo Dục Thường Xuyên Thành Phố Cao Bằng
Trường tiểu học sông Hiến
Chợ sông Hiến
Trường Trung cấp nghề Cao Bằng
Trường Tiểu học Hoà Chung
MCNV School
Trường Trung học phổ thông chuyên Cao Bằng
Trường Trung học phổ thông Thành phố Cao Bằng
Trường Trung học cơ sở Hợp Giang
Trường Tiểu học Hợp Giang
Trường Trung học phổ thông Bế Văn Đàn
Trường Trung học cơ sở Tân Giang
Trường Trung Học cơ sở Hợp Giang
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Radio Stations near Cao Bằng

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Cao Bằng

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bảo tàng tỉnh Cao Bằng

Farmers Markets in Cao Bằng

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cattle Market
Chợ Ẩm thực Cao Bằng
Chợ Sông Bằng
Chợ Tân Giang
Chợ Xanh

Hotels in Cao Bằng

39 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bang Giang Hotel
Cá Homestay
Duc Trung Hotel
Hải Au Hotel
Hang Nga Hotel
Hoà An Hotel
Hoà Ganh Hotel
Hoa Hồng
Hoa Việt Hotel
Hoang Lam Hotel
Hưởng Sen Hotel
Indigen Riverside Hotel
Jeanne Hotel
Kaly Hotel
Khách sạn Bằng Giang
Khách sạn Mường Thanh Cao Bằng
Khách sạn Sông Bằng
Khách sạn Sông Bằng
Kim Động hotel
Lan's Home
Luong son homestay
Luxury hotel
Luxury hotel
Max boutique hôtel
Ngoc Lan Hotel
Ngọc Son Hotel
Ngọc Son Hotel
Pia's Homestay
Primrose Homestay
Riverside Hotel
Siu Homestay
Sơn Tùng Hotel
SONG HIEN HOTEL
Sunny hotel
Sunny Hotel
Thanh Loan Hotel
Thành Loan Hotel
Truòng An Hotel
Vi Hoang

Restaurants in Cao Bằng

24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Áp Chao Cô Ngân
Bánh cuốn Hoa Hồng
Banh Cuon Mrs Lan Fortress
BBQ 51
Buffet
Chay Cao Bang - Lazy Bug (Vegetarian/Vegan)
Com
Com Binh Dan
Cơm Phượt Quán Toan
Đà Điểu
Hùng Trinh BBQ
Lê La Vegan Restaurant
M-box
Nam Hoa Quán
Nhà Hàng Mười Dê
Nhà hàng Ngon
Pho nhau than nam
Pho of fat Mrs Nga
Pho Vi Thiem
Pizza Chi
Pizza Chi
Pizzaria
Thu Tuong Restaurant
Vegan restaurant!

Cafes in Cao Bằng

12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ban gioc Coffee
Cafe Than
Café Vườn Phố
Coffee 108
Coffee 89
Gilu Garden
Highlands Coffee
Home Cafe
Internet chat games online
La Maison Cafe
Pha Phin
Thành Hội

Cinemas in Cao Bằng

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rạp chiếu phim trung tâm

Monuments in Cao Bằng

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Đài tưởng niệm các Anh hùng liệt sĩ tỉnh Cao Bằng
Ho Chi Minh Statue
Tổ quốc ghi công

Dentists in Cao Bằng

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VN #1368278519

Bus Stations in Cao Bằng

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City interprovincial bus station, Cao Bang
VN #1376130251

Gas Stations in Cao Bằng

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrolimex
Petrolimex
Petrolimex
Petrolimex Station
VN #13078260377
VN #13078276203
VN #13078281328
VN #13084599034
VN #13084600523
VN #1376130247

Banks in Cao Bằng

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agribank
Agribank
AgriBank and Western Union
BIDV
BIDV
LPBank
LPBank
VietinBank
VietinBank

Post Offices in Cao Bằng

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bưu điện tỉnh Cao Bằng

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cao Bằng

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Đền Bà Hoàng
Đền bà Hoàng
Đền Kỳ Sầm
Nhà thờ Thanh Sơn

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Elevation
456 m (1,496 ft)
Area
27.3 km² (10.5 mi²)

Around Cao Bằng

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 26
Hospitals 6
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 24
Cafes 10
Supermarkets 2
Banks 6
Hotels 35
Parks 6
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Cao Bằng

8 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (3)
  • • Đồi Nặm Rọi
  • • Núi Kỳ Sầm
  • • Núi Tắng Xê Nhất
🌄 Viewpoints (5)
  • • Angel Eye Viewpoint
  • • Hồ Thăng Hen
  • • Mountain Angel Eye
  • • Mountain Viewpoint - 390m.
  • • Stone Arch

🇻🇳 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 Cao Bằng

What is the population of Cao Bằng?

Cao Bằng has a population of 73,549 residents and is located in Vietnam. The population density is 1,770 people per square mile, spread across 41.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cao Bằng?

Cao Bằng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.8 inches.

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