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Mường Chà, Vietnam

Điện Biên Province · Vietnam

Mường Chà is a small city in Điện Biên Province, Vietnam with a population of 13,884. Elevation: 1,716 ft (523 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

13,884 Population 97/sq mi density
1,716 ft Elevation 523 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
70.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ho Chi Minh Timezone

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About Mường Chà

Mường Chà

Mường Chà is a commune (xã) of Điện Biên Province, northwestern Vietnam. Mường is equivalent to Mueang.

People

Population13,884
Density97/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain70.2 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation1,716 ft (523 m)
Population13,884
Population Density97 / sq mi
Elevation1,716 ft (523 m)
Coordinates21.7617°, 103.0978°
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Country🇻🇳 Vietnam
State / ProvinceĐiện Biên Province
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation70.2 inches (1,783 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mường Chà

Mường Chà is a small city in Vietnam (Điện Biên Province) with a population of 13,884. The city sits at an elevation of 1,716 feet (523 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.

Climate in Mường Chà

Mường Chà has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.9°C), the coldest is Dec (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 1908 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.4°C / 58°F 4.2° / 23.9° 57.3
Feb 16.7°C / 62°F 7° / 26.7° 57.4
Mar 20.6°C / 69°F 10.7° / 30.1° 61.6
Apr 23.1°C / 74°F 14.1° / 32.6° 113.0
May 24.8°C / 77°F 17.5° / 33.5° 200.4
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 20.1° / 30.8° 287.4
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 20.3° / 30.8° 307.0
Aug 24.6°C / 76°F 20° / 30.7° 380.3
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 17.6° / 30.6° 242.1
Oct 20.9°C / 70°F 12.9° / 28.7° 118.8
Nov 18.3°C / 65°F 10° / 27° 53.6
Dec 14°C / 57°F 4.2° / 24° 29.5
Mường Chà enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 70.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,716 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.2°F
28% above Vietnam avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,716 ft (523 m)
Area143.2 sq mi (370.8 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates21.7617°N, 103.0978°W
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.2"
85% above Vietnam avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.5 on May 16, 2025.

Apr 24, 1995 73 km SSW of Gejiu, China M5.2 110 km
Feb 19, 2001 31 km W of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.9 57 km
Apr 3, 2003 83 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.7 125 km
Jan 14, 2019 51 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.6 145 km
Mar 29, 1993 53 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.6 12 km
Jul 19, 2014 19 km NNE of S?n La, Vietnam M4.6 96 km
May 16, 2025 27 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam M4.5 1 km
Oct 6, 1991 33 km E of S?n La, Vietnam M4.5 125 km
Apr 12, 2002 94 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 82 km
May 2, 2007 73 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.5 115 km
Jun 16, 2020 100 km NNE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 94 km
Feb 24, 2016 55 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.5 54 km
Apr 22, 2016 37 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 79 km
Mar 4, 2001 10 km WSW of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.5 48 km
May 22, 2009 25 km SSE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 94 km
Sep 19, 1993 52 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 126 km
Oct 5, 2009 54 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 132 km
Apr 2, 2001 74 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.4 41 km
Nov 9, 1995 76 km ENE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 51 km
Mar 14, 2022 76 km SSE of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.4 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Yagi Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
March 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
April 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
May 75°F (24°C) 8.3 in
June 76°F (25°C) 12.3 in Warmest
July 76°F (24°C) 17.2 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 15.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
October 71°F (21°C) 2.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in

Mường Chà has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Mường Chà

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Trường Phổ thông dân tộc nội trú Trung học phổ thông Na Sang
Trường Trung học phổ thông Na Sang
Trường tiểu học thị trấn Mường Chà
Trường Trung học cơ sở thị trấn Mường Chà
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Radio Stations near Mường Chà

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Mường Chà

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Muong Cha Market

Hotels in Mường Chà

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Khách sạn New Star
Nhà khách Mường Chà

Restaurants in Mường Chà

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tien Lieu Restaurant

Cafes in Mường Chà

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Voi Con
MOC coffee
Thanh Tung Coffee

Gas Stations in Mường Chà

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petro Vietnam
Petrolimex

Banks in Mường Chà

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agribank

Stadiums & Teams in Mường Chà

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mường Chà

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dien Bien Phu AirportDINMedium Airport

Post Offices in Mường Chà

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bưu điện huyện Mường Chà

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation
532 m (1,745 ft)
Area
10.3 km² (4.0 mi²)

🇻🇳 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 Mường Chà

What is the population of Mường Chà?

Mường Chà has a population of 13,884 residents and is located in Vietnam. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 143.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mường Chà?

Mường Chà enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.2 inches.

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