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Sơn La, Vietnam

Sơn La Province · 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Sơn La is a large city in Sơn La Province, Vietnam with a population of 106,052. Elevation: 1,995 ft (608 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

4.0 /5.0
A Great
106,052 Population 849/sq mi density
1,995 ft Elevation 608 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
58.9 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

Population106,052
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density849/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 Temp69°F (21°C)
AQI49 (Good)
Rain58.9 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation1,995 ft (608 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband78.1%
Population106,052
Population Density849 / sq mi
Elevation1,995 ft (608 m)
Coordinates21.3256°, 103.9188°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇻🇳 Vietnam
State / ProvinceSơn La Province
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation58.9 inches (1,497 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age32.5 years

Is Sơn La a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sơn La 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. Sơn La 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

Sơn La enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Sơn La has a population of 106,052 with a density of 849 people per square mile, spread across 124.9 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

106,052
Total Population
849
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
124.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Sơn La vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Sơn La vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sơn La 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: Sơn La 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 Sơn La, 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: Sơn La 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

Sơn La enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 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 1,995 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average69.2°F
28% above US avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall58.9 inches
55% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median49.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.2%

Geography

Elevation1,995 ft (608 m)
Area124.9 sq mi (323.5 km²)
Population Density849/sq mi
Coordinates21.3256°N, 103.9188°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
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 Density849/sq mi
Total Area124.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.1%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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