Smallest Cities in Vietnam

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Best Vietnam Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
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Smallest Cities - Vietnam

1 A Lưới 46 5,019
2 Nghĩa Đàn 40 5,037
3 Quán Hành 40 5,114
4 Nông Trường Trần Phú 15 5,132
5 Xóm Bến Củi 80 5,150
6 Lay Nưa 11 5,376
7 Phú Lộc 42 5,425
8 Liên Sơn 66 5,425
9 Than Uyên 12 5,482
10 Phúc Trạch 42 5,550
11 Thị Trấn Sìn Hồ 12 5,621
12 Si Ma Cai 15 5,652
13 Xã An Ngãi 79 5,740
14 Xuân Sơn 44 5,802
15 Gia Hanh 42 5,825
16 Thị Trấn Tĩnh Túc 04 5,850
17 Đại Tân 48 5,881
18 Vĩnh Tường 25 6,000
19 Đồng Lộc 42 6,076
20 Quang Lộc 42 6,084
21 Si Pa Phìn 11 6,090
22 Sơn Lộc 42 6,263
23 Thanh Nguyên 37 6,300
24 Nà Tấu 11 6,333
25 Gôi 37 6,339
26 Bích Chu 25 6,500
27 Na Lay 11 6,556
28 Trà My 48 6,559
29 Thiên Lộc 42 6,571
30 Thị Trấn Khánh Yên 15 6,609
31 Bắc Lũng 24 6,618
32 Bùi Xá 42 6,634
33 Cô Tô 22 6,778
34 Côn Sơn 79 6,800
35 Thị Trấn Mèo Vạc 08 6,850
36 Gio Linh 44 7,002
37 Mỹ Lộc 42 7,061
38 Phong Châu 01 7,346
39 Xuân Lộc 42 7,354
40 Ea Súp 66 7,484
41 Buôn Tur 66 7,500
42 Ich Hau 42 7,538
43 Phúc Sơn 40 7,746
44 Thị Trấn Đồng Văn 08 7,912
45 Thuần Thiện 42 7,949
46 Tân Ninh 82 8,000
47 An Hà 48 8,245
48 Vân Tùng 19 8,260
49 Tùng Lộc 42 8,388
50 Đại Cường 48 8,436
51 Nhã Nam 24 8,461
52 Phố Châu 42 8,481
53 Tuần Giáo 11 8,512
54 Thị Trấn Cao Lộc 20 8,653
55 U Minh 96 8,696
56 Trường Sơn 42 8,757
57 Vượng Lộc 42 8,866
58 Thị Trấn Phố Ràng 15 8,886
59 Ấp Tân Ngãi 86 8,887
60 Kim Song Trường 42 8,905
61 Ấp Tân Mỹ 82 8,923
62 Liên Quan 01 8,997
63 Sa Rài 82 9,003
64 Ấp Xuân Sơn 79 9,117
65 Ông Do 96 9,253
66 Lộc Bình 20 9,427
67 Vụ Bản 25 9,497
68 Xã Bình Giả 79 9,780
69 Xuyên Mộc 79 9,804
70 Lim 24 9,923
71 Ấp Bình Chánh 91 10,000
72 Nguyễn Du 01 10,078
73 Khánh Vĩnh Yên 42 10,244
74 Đại Đồng 48 10,659
75 Đại Quang 48 10,666
76 Hương Khê 42 10,768
77 Đại Nghĩa 48 10,808
78 Lăng Cô 46 10,810
79 Phụng Nghia 01 11,500
80 Hàng Trạm 25 11,503
81 Xuân Trùng 25 11,506
82 Mường Nhé 11 11,671
83 Đức Thọ 42 11,728
84 Trại Khoai 01 11,833
85 Cửa Lô 40 11,884
86 Suối Nghệ 79 11,894
87 Phú Túc 52 12,000
88 Thị Trấn Yên Bình 15 12,282
89 Ea Na 66 12,780
90 Cẩm Xuyên 42 12,857
91 Lao Bảo 44 12,862
92 Tây Đằng 01 12,877
93 Hồ Xá 44 13,000
94 Thị Trấn Ba Hàng 19 13,023
95 Côn Đảo 79 13,112
96 Ba Chúc 91 13,122
97 Rạch Gốc 96 13,144
98 Ngọc Hồi 01 13,453
99 Thạch Hà 42 13,647
100 Thụy Phương 01 13,676

The smallest cities in Vietnam (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. A Lưới has a population of just 5,019. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,019 residents, A Lưới is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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