Number of Cities in Vietnam: 85 (2023)

As of 2023, Vietnam has 85 cities (thành phố) officially recognized:

• 5 Centrally-Governed Municipalities (thành phố trực thuộc trung ương): Hanoi (capital), Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Can Tho.
• 80 Provincially-Governed Cities (thành phố trực thuộc tỉnh) – capitals of provinces or major economic centers (e.g., Bien Hoa, Vung Tau, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Buon Ma Thuot).

Administrative upgrades occur periodically; the count increases with urbanization.