Cần Thơ, Vietnam
Major city · Population 1.5M
Cần Thơ is the 4th largest city in Vietnam with a population of approximately 1,507,187 people as of 2026. This makes it the 310th largest city in the world, accounting for 1.49% of Vietnam's total population of 101.0M. Cần Thơ is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh timezone. The average annual temperature is 27.6°C with 2,248 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 9 meters above sea level.
Population
1,507,187
Global Rank
#310
Country Rank
#4
% of Vietnam
1.49%
Avg Temperature
27.6°C
Annual Rainfall
2,248 mm
Elevation
9 m
Timezone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Cần Thơ on the Map
Climate in Cần Thơ
Cần Thơ's warmest month is Apr and the coldest is Dec. The wettest month is Oct with 431 mm of rainfall.
Average Monthly Temperature
Monthly Rainfall
Vietnam at a Glance
Country Population
100,987,686
Capital
Hanoi
Region
South-Eastern Asia
Major Cities
141
GDP per Capita
$4,717
Life Expectancy
74.6 years
Urban Population
38.5%
Growth Rate
0.01%
Other Major Cities in Vietnam
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities to Cần Thơ with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bình Thủy | 113,565 | 7 km |
| Ô Môn | 129,683 | 20 km |
| Ngã Bảy | 101,192 | 25 km |
| Thới Lai | 109,684 | 25 km |
| Sa Dec | 214,610 | 28 km |
| Quận Đức Thịnh | 132,000 | 31 km |
| Vĩnh Long | 137,870 | 31 km |
| Thốt Nốt | 158,225 | 38 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cần Thơ?
The population of Cần Thơ, Vietnam is approximately 1,507,187 people, making it the 310th largest city in the world and the 4th largest in Vietnam.
Is Cần Thơ the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi. Cần Thơ is the 4th largest city in the country.
What is the climate like in Cần Thơ?
Cần Thơ has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C and receives 2,248 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Apr and the coldest is Dec.
What timezone is Cần Thơ in?
Cần Thơ is in the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh timezone.