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Cần Thơ city borders five provinces and the East Sea.

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Can Tho

Vietnam

Country
Vietnam
Population
1.3M
Coordinates
10.05, 105.75
249th most populous city in the world

Cần Thơ is the third largest municipality in Vietnam and is in the Mekong Delta region. It is noted for its floating markets, Bánh tráng-making village, and rural canals. Cần Thơ has a population of around 4,199,824 as of 2024.

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After the 2025 reorganization, Cần Thơ will have 103 commune-level administrative units.

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Can Tho

Vietnam

Country
Vietnam
Population
1.3M
Coordinates
10.05, 105.75
249th most populous city in the world

Cần Thơ is the third largest municipality in Vietnam and is in the Mekong Delta region. It is noted for its floating markets, Bánh tráng-making village, and rural canals. Cần Thơ has a population of around 4,199,824 as of 2024.

From the “Administrative divisions” section

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Cần Thơ is famous for its floating markets, including the Cai Rang floating market.

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Can Tho

Vietnam

Country
Vietnam
Population
1.3M
Coordinates
10.05, 105.75
249th most populous city in the world

Cần Thơ is the third largest municipality in Vietnam and is in the Mekong Delta region. It is noted for its floating markets, Bánh tráng-making village, and rural canals. Cần Thơ has a population of around 4,199,824 as of 2024.

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Cần Thơ is home to several academic institutions, including Cần Thơ University and Tây Đô University.

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Can Tho

Vietnam

Country
Vietnam
Population
1.3M
Coordinates
10.05, 105.75
249th most populous city in the world

Cần Thơ is the third largest municipality in Vietnam and is in the Mekong Delta region. It is noted for its floating markets, Bánh tráng-making village, and rural canals. Cần Thơ has a population of around 4,199,824 as of 2024.

From the “Education” section

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Cần Thơ International Airport is located 9 km northwest of the municipal center.

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Can Tho

Vietnam

Country
Vietnam
Population
1.3M
Coordinates
10.05, 105.75
249th most populous city in the world

Cần Thơ is the third largest municipality in Vietnam and is in the Mekong Delta region. It is noted for its floating markets, Bánh tráng-making village, and rural canals. Cần Thơ has a population of around 4,199,824 as of 2024.

From the “Transport” section

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Photo: Anh Khoa · CC BY-SA 2.0

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