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Lào Cai, Vietnam
Lao Cai · Vietnam
Lào Cai is a large city in Lao Cai, Vietnam with a population of 130,671. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
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About Lào Cai
Lào Cai is a former provincial city that has been dissolved and reorganized into wards and communes within Lào Cai province, Vietnam. It was formerly the capital of the province. It is located approximately 260 km (160 mi) northwest of Hanoi, at the meeting point of the Red River and the Nanxi River. It borders Bảo Thắng, Bát Xát, and Sa Pa, as well as Hekou Yao Autonomous County in Yunnan, China.
People
Climate
| Population | 130,671 |
| Population Density | 444 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.4856°, 103.9707° |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
| Country | 🇻🇳 Vietnam |
| State / Province | Lao Cai |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.9 inches (1,878 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lào Cai
Lào Cai is a large city in Vietnam (Lao Cai) with a population of 130,671. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.
Climate in Lào Cai
Lào Cai has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.4°C), the coldest is Dec (12.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1852 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above Vietnam avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 294.2 sq mi (762.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 444/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.4856°N, 103.9707°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 8.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 10.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 15.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 13.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Lào Cai has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 55°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.1") and December the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Lào Cai
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phân hiệu Đại học Thái Nguyên tại Lào Cai | University | — | — |
| Trường Cao đẳng Lào Cai | College | — | — |
| Trường Cao đẳng Lào Cai (cơ sở 1) | College | — | — |
| Trường Cao đẳng Lào Cai (cơ sở 2) | College | — | — |
| Trường Trung cấp nghề Công ty Apatit Việt Nam | College | — | — |
Schools in Lào Cai
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trường Tiểu học Bắc Cường | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Trung học cơ sở Bắc Cường | — | — | — | — |
| Trường PTDTNT Trung học phổ thông Lào Cai | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Trung học phổ thông Lương Thế Vinh | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Quốc tế Canada Lào Cai | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Tiểu học Lê Ngọc Hân | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Trung học cơ sở Nam Cường | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Tiểu học Nam Cường | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Mầm non Hoa Hồng | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Tiểu học Bắc Lệnh | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Trung học cơ sở Bắc Lệnh | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Trung học phổ thông Cam Đường | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Trung học cơ sở Hoàng Hoa Thám | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Tiểu học Lê Văn Tám | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Trung học cơ sở Lý Tự Trọng | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Trung học phổ thông chuyên Lào Cai | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Trung học phổ thông Dân tộc Nội trú Lào Cai | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Trung học cơ sở Ngô Văn Sở | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Tiểu học Kim Đồng | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Tiểu học Duyên Hải | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Trung học phổ thông Lê Hồng Phong | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Trung học cơ sở Lê Quý Đôn | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Trung học cơ sở Kim Tân | — | — | — | — |
| Trường Tiểu học Hoàng Văn Thụ | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lào Cai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Lào Cai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bảo tàng Lào Cai | ||||
| Bảo tàng tỉnh Lào Cai | ||||
| Carved Boulder Museum | ||||
| Former Site of Hekou Customs | ||||
| Hekou Uprising Memorial Hall | ||||
| Museum of Family Homestay | ||||
| Sa Pa Museum |
Farmers Markets in Lào Cai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chợ Bình Minh | |||||
| Chợ Cam Đường | |||||
| Chợ Cốc Ly | |||||
| Chợ du lịch Lào Cai | |||||
| Chợ Kim Tân | |||||
| Cốc Lều A Market | |||||
| Cốc Lều B Market | |||||
| Gian Hàng Trạm Dừng Nghỉ KM 237 Lào Cai | |||||
| Sapa Market | |||||
| 中越阳光边贸商场 |
Hotels in Lào Cai
55 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lào Cai
36 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lào Cai
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lào Cai
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lào Cai
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lào Cai
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lào Cai
5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lào Cai
25 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lào Cai
12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Lào Cai
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lào Cai
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Post Offices in Lào Cai
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bưu Điện thành phố Lào Cai |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lào Cai
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Coc Leu Church | |
| Đền Cấm Lào Cai | |
| Mau Temple | |
| Nhà tưởng niệm Bác Hồ | |
| Shrine to Saint Tran Hung Dao | |
| Tan Bao Pagoda |
Quick Facts
Around Lào Cai
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Lào Cai
3 places within 15 km
- • Corn and rice fields viewpoint
- • Old valley path
- • Rice Fields Viewpoint
🇻🇳 About Vietnam
Public Holidays in Vietnam
4 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Lào Cai
What is the population of Lào Cai?
Lào Cai has a population of 130,671 residents and is located in Vietnam. The population density is 444 people per square mile, spread across 294.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lào Cai?
Lào Cai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.9 inches.