This is a list of cities in Vietnam, defined by law as 'Centrally Governed Cities' (thành phố trực thuộc trung ương), as of 30 August 2025. The list consists of places that have been granted city status by resolution of the National Assembly of Vietnam.
Cities in Vietnam don't fit in the strict definitions of the term itself; instead, they are generally understood as administrative subdivisions directly run by the Government of Vietnam rather than being subordinate to provincial administrations.
Prior to 2025 Reforms
Prior to the amendment of the Constitution on June 16, 2025, Vietnamese cities were divided into two main administrative types: Centrally Governed Cities or Municipalities (Thành phố trực thuộc trung ương) and Provincial Cities (Thành phố trực thuộc tỉnh). Notably, Municipal Cities (Thành phố trực thuộc thành phố trực thuộc trung ương) were considered district-level administrative units within the municipalities.
Cities were further assessed and categorized under the urban area classification resolution, which includes six classes: Special (Loại đặc biệt), Class I, Class II, Class III, Class IV and Class V. Municipalities and Municipal Cities were given Class I (With the exception of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City being Special Class). Provincial Cities were assigned Class I, Class II, Class III depending on classification criteria.
Post 2025 Reforms
After the amendment of the Constitution, Centrally Governed Cities became the only administrative units that are defined as 'cities.' The amendment resulted in the dissolution of provincial cities, which rendered the urban area classification resolution outdated. On August 23, 2025, the Ministry of Construction published a draft resolution, aimed at addressing the problem, for public opinion gathering.
The amendment resulted in the dissolution of Provincial Cities, which rendered the urban area classification resolution outdated. On August 23, 2025, the Ministry of Construction published a draft resolution, aimed at addressing the problem, for public opinion gathering.
List of cities
| City | Vietnamese | Seal | Date Recognized | Region | 2025 Area | 2025 Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km2 | mi2 | ||||||
| Hanoi | Hà Nội | 1946 | Red River Delta | 3.359,82 | 1,297.23 | 8.807.523 | |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh | 1976 | Southeast | 6.772,59 | 2,614.91 | 14.002.598 | |
| Haiphong | Hải Phòng | 1976 | Red River Delta | 3.194,72 | 1,233.48 | 4.664.124 | |
| Can Tho | Cần Thơ | 2004 | Mekong River Delta | 6.360,83 | 2,455.93 | 4.199.824 | |
| Da Nang | Đà Nẵng | 1997 | South Central Coast | 11.859,59 | 4,579.01 | 3.065.628 | |
| Hue | Huế | 2025 | North Central Coast | 4.947,11 | 1,910.09 | 1.432.986 | |
List of defunct cities
Municipalities
| City | Vietnamese | Region | Established | Dissolved | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nam Dinh | Nam Định | Red River Delta | 1945 | 1957 | Merged into Nam Định province. |
Municipal Cities
| City | Vietnamese | Municipality | Established | Dissolved | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Duc | Thủ Đức | Ho Chi Minh City | 2020 | 2025 | Merged into Ho Chi Minh City. |
| Thuy Nguyen | Thủy Nguyên | Haiphong | 2025 | 2025 | Merged into Haiphong. |
Provincial cities
| City | Vietnamese | Province | Established | Dissolved | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can Tho | Cần Thơ | Cần Thơ | 1972 | 2004 | Elevated to municipality. |
| Da Nang | Đà Nẵng | Quảng Nam–Đà Nẵng | 1978 | 1997 | Elevated to municipality. |
| Ha Dong | Hà Đông | Hà Tây | 2006 | 2009 | Merged into Hanoi. |
| Hue | Huế | Thừa Thiên Huế | 1929 | 2025 | Elevated to municipality. |
| Son Tay | Sơn Tây | Hà Tây | 2007 | 2009 | Merged into Hanoi. |
| Ninh Binh | Ninh Bình | Ninh Bình | 2007 | 2025 | Merged with Hoa Lư district to become Hoa Lư city. |
| Ba Ria | Bà Rịa | Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu | 2012 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Bac Lieu | Bạc Liêu | Bạc Liêu | 2010 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Bao Loc | Bảo Lộc | Lâm Đồng | 2010 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Bac Giang | Bắc Giang | Bắc Giang | 2005 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Bac Kan | Bắc Kạn | Bắc Kạn | 2015 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Bac Ninh | Bắc Ninh | Bắc Ninh | 2006 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Bien Hoa | Biên Hòa | Đồng Nai | 1976 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Ben Cat | Bến Cát | Bình Dương | 2024 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Ben Tre | Bến Tre | Bến Tre | 2009 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Buon Ma Thuot | Buôn Ma Thuột | Đắk Lắk | 1995 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Cam Ranh | Cam Ranh | Khánh Hòa | 2010 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Cao Bang | Cao Bằng | Cao Bằng | 2012 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Cao Lanh | Cao Lãnh | Đồng Tháp | 2007 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Ca Mau | Cà Mau | Cà Mau | 1999 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Cam Pha | Cẩm Phả | Quảng Ninh | 2012 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Chau Doc | Châu Đốc | An Giang | 2013 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Chi Linh | Chí Linh | Hải Dương | 2019 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Di An | Dĩ An | Bình Dương | 2020 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Da Lat | Da Lat | Lâm Đồng | 1893 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Dien Bien Phu | Điện Biên Phủ | Điện Biên | 2003 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Dong Ha | Đông Hà | Quảng Trị | 2009 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Dong Trieu | Đông Triều | Quảng Ninh | 2024 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Dong Hoi | Đồng Hới | Quảng Bình | 2004 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Dong Xoai | Đồng Xoài | Bình Phước | 2018 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Go Cong | Gò Công | Tiền Giang | 2024 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Gia Nghia | Gia Nghĩa | Đăk Nông | 2019 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Ha Giang | Hà Giang | Hà Giang | 2010 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Ha Tien | Hà Tiên | Kiên Giang | 2018 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Ha Tinh | Hà Tĩnh | Hà Tĩnh | 2007 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Ha Long | Hạ Long | Quảng Ninh | 1993 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Hai Duong | Hải Dương | Hải Dương | 1997 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Hoa Binh | Hòa Bình | Hòa Bình | 2006 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Hoa Lu | Hoa Lư | Ninh Bình | 2007 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Hoi An | Hội An | Quảng Nam | 2008 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Hong Ngu | Hồng Ngự | Đồng Tháp | 2020 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Hung Yen | Hưng Yên | Hưng Yên | 2009 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Kon Tum | Kon Tum | Kon Tum | 2009 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Lai Chau | Lai Châu | Lai Châu | 2013 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Lang Son | Lạng Sơn | Lạng Sơn | 2002 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Lao Cai | Lào Cai | Lào Cai | 2004 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Long Khanh | Long Khánh | Đồng Nai | 2019 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Long Xuyen | Long Xuyên | An Giang | 1999 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Mong Cai | Móng Cái | Quảng Ninh | 2008 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| My Tho | Mỹ Tho | Tiền Giang | 1967 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Nam Dinh | Nam Định | Nam Định | 1921 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Nga Bay | Ngã Bảy | Hậu Giang | 2020 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Nha Trang | Nha Trang | Khánh Hòa | 1977 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Phan Rang–Thap Cham | Phan Rang–Tháp Chàm | Ninh Thuận | 2007 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Phan Thiet | Phan Thiết | Bình Thuận | 1999 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Pho Yen | Phổ Yên | Thái Nguyên | 2022 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Phu Ly | Phủ Lý | Hà Nam | 2008 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Phu My | Phú Mỹ | Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu | 2025 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Phu Quoc | Phú Quốc | Kiên Giang | 2020 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Phuc Yen | Phúc Yên | Vĩnh Phúc | 2018 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Pleiku | Pleiku | Gia Lai | 1999 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Quang Ngai | Quảng Ngãi | Quảng Ngãi | 2005 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Quy Nhon | Quy Nhon | Bình Định | 1986 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Rach Gia | Rạch Giá | Kiên Giang | 2005 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Sa Dec | Sa Đéc | Đồng Tháp | 2013 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Sam Son | Sầm Sơn | Thanh Hóa | 2017 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Soc Trang | Sóc Trăng | Sóc Trăng | 2007 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Son La | Sơn La | Sơn La | 2008 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Song Cong | Sông Công | Thái Nguyên | 2015 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Tam Diep | Tam Điệp | Ninh Bình | 2015 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Tam Ky | Tam Kỳ | Quảng Nam | 2006 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Tan An | Tân An | Long An | 2009 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Tan Uyen | Tân Uyên | Bình Dương | 2023 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Tay Ninh | Tây Ninh | Tây Ninh | 2013 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Thai Binh | Thái Bình | Thái Bình | 2004 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Thai Nguyen | Thái Nguyên | Thái Nguyên | 1962 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Thanh Hoa | Thanh Hóa | Thanh Hóa | 1994 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Thu Dau Mot | Thủ Dầu Một | Bình Dương | 2012 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Thuan An | Thuận An | Bình Dương | 2020 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Tra Vinh | Trà Vinh | Trà Vinh | 2010 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Tuy Hoa | Tuy Hòa | Phú Yên | 2005 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Tuyen Quang | Tuyên Quang | Tuyên Quang | 2010 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Tu Son | Từ Sơn | Bắc Ninh | 2021 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Uong Bi | Uông Bí | Quảng Ninh | 2011 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Vi Thanh | Vị Thanh | Hậu Giang | 2010 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Viet Tri | Việt Trì | Phú Thọ | 1962 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Vinh | Vinh | Nghệ An | 1927 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Vinh Long | Vĩnh Long | Vĩnh Long | 2009 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Vinh Yen | Vĩnh Yên | Vĩnh Phúc | 2006 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Vung Tau | Vũng Tàu | Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu | 1991 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
| Yen Bai | Yên Bái | Yên Bái | 2002 | 2025 | Reorganized into smaller subdivisions. |
See also
- 2025 Vietnamese administrative reform
- Subdivisions of Vietnam
- Provinces of Vietnam
- Municipalities of Vietnam
- Ward (Vietnam)
- Commune (Vietnam)
- Special zone (Vietnam)
- Urban area of Vietnam
- Designated city (Japan)
- Direct-administered municipality (Mainland China)
- Urban area
- City
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