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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).

4.0 /5.0
A Great
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
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 37.6%
12% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 2.0%
94% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

People

Population73,549
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,770/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$4,323
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty1.6%

Health

Obesity2.0%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking19.2%
Depression3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
AQI49 (Good)
Rain58.8 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation646 ft (197 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband78.1%
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)
Median Age32.5 years

Is Cao Bằng a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cao Bằng receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Cao Bằng stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cao Bằng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Cao Bằng has a population of 73,549 with a density of 1,770 people per square mile, spread across 41.6 square miles. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. 15.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 71.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

73,549
Total Population
1,770
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
41.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Cao Bằng vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Cao Bằng vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cao Bằng is N/A. Per capita income is $4,323 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 28.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Cao Bằng vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$4,323

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living28.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Cao Bằng, 2.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.7% have high blood pressure. 19.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 10.7% report binge drinking. 86.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 3.9% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Cao Bằng vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity2.0%
94% below US avg
Diabetes5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.2%
37% above US avg
Binge Drinking10.7%
Physical Inactivity86.3%
Depression3.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate71.0%

Food & Exercise

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). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49. 85% of days have good air quality. 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 US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall58.8 inches
55% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median49.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.2%

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

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").

37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12% above the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 78.1% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.6%
12% above US avg
High School+90.0%
A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,770/sq mi
Total Area41.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.1%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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. The median age of residents is 32.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Cao Bằng expensive to live in?

Cao Bằng is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 28.8 — below the baseline of 100.

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. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 49.

How is the job market in Cao Bằng?

The job market in Cao Bằng is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Cao Bằng?

37.6% of adults in Cao Bằng hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Cao Bằng?

The obesity rate in Cao Bằng is 2.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 19.2% of adults are smokers. 86.3% are physically inactive. 3.9% of residents report depression.

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