Cần Thơ

Cần Thơ
Centrally-governed city
(Class-1)
Official seal of Cần Thơ
Seal
Location of Cần Thơ
Interactive map of Cần Thơ
Coordinates: 10°02′N 105°47′E / 10.033°N 105.783°E / 10.033; 105.783
Country Vietnam
RegionMekong Delta
Founded2004
CapitalNinh Kiều ward
Subdivision31 wards, 72 communes
Government
 • TypeCentrally-
governed city
 • BodyCần Thơ City People's Council
 • Secretary of the PartyĐỗ Thanh Bình
 • Chairman of People's CouncilĐồng Văn Thanh
 • Chairman of People's CommitteeTrương Cảnh Tuyên
Area
 • Total
6,360.83 km2 (2,455.93 sq mi)
Population
 (2024): 106 
 • Total
4,199,824
 • Density660/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
 • Vietnamese97.47%
 • Khmer1.59%
 • Hoa0.88%
 • Others0.06%
GDP (PPP, constant 2025 values)
 • Year2025
 • Total$11,05 billion
 • Per capita$3,801.49
Time zoneUTC+07:00 (ICT)
Postal code
94xxx
Area codes292
ISO 3166 codeVN-CT
License plate65
HDI (2020)Increase 0.742
(16th)
ClimateAw
International airportsCan Tho International Airport
Websitecantho.gov.vn

Cần Thơ (Vietnamese pronunciation: [kən˨˩ tʰɤ˧] ⓘ) is the third largest centrally-governed city 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.

On June 12, 2025, the National Assembly passed Resolution No. 202/2025/QH15, which took effect the same day, merging Hậu Giang Province and Sóc Trăng Province into Cần Thơ municipality. Ninh Kiều, which has the Ninh Kiều port, is the former central district and the most populated of the former districts.

Geography

Cần Thơ city has the following geographical location:

Cần Thơ has a complex of rivers and canals such as Hậu, Cần Thơ River, Thốt Nốt, Ô Môn Canals. And Hậu River is considered a benefactor of this region.

Administrative divisions

Administrative divisions in Cần Thơ.

After the 2025 reorganization, Cần Thơ city will be divided into 103 commune-level administrative units, including 31 wards and 72 communes:

Tourism

Nam Nhã pagoda

Can Tho is known for attractions such as Cai Rang Floating Market, Ninh Kieu Wharf, and Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery. Visitors from Ho Chi Minh City can follow National Highway 1A to Can Tho City. The travel distance is about 170 kilometers, taking 3 to 4 hours during the day. Cần Thơ (shared with Hậu Giang) has floating markets, including the Cai Rang floating market, where people sell and buy things on the river, and has bird gardens and the port of Ninh Kiều. The city offers a range of tropical fruits such as pomelo, longan, jackfruit, mango, guava, banana, rambutan, mangosteen, dragon fruit and durian. The Cần Thơ City Museum has exhibits on the city's history.

From Phú Quốc island, tourists can use the ferry, passenger bus or taxi to transfer to Cần Thơ.

Attractions:

Cần Thơ University

Education

Academic institutions in the municipality are Cần Thơ University, Cần Thơ Department of Education and Training, Cần Thơ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Tây Đô University, Nam Cần Thơ University, Cần Thơ College, College of Foreign Economic Relations – Cần Thơ Branch, Medical College, Singapore International School at Can Tho, and Cần Thơ Technical Economic College.

Media

Vietnam Television has a studio located in the Ninh Kiều district of the city which broadcast local news and television programmes for the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam that broadcast on the channel VTV Cần Thơ and for VTV9.

Transport

The municipality is served by Cần Thơ International Airport which is located 9 km (6 mi) north west of the municipal centre. The airport provides direct routes to other parts of Vietnam such as Hanoi, Da Nang, Hai Phong, Ha Long, Phu Quoc and Côn Đảo which are operated by Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air and Bamboo Airways.

Climate

Under the Köppen climate classification, Cần Thơ has a tropical wet and dry climate (Aw). Cần Thơ's climate features two seasons: rainy (from May to November) and dry (from December to April). Average annual humidity is 83%, rainfall 1,800 mm (71 in) and temperature 27 °C (81 °F).

Climate data for Cần Thơ
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 34.2
(93.6)		 35.2
(95.4)		 38.5
(101.3)		 40.0
(104.0)		 38.3
(100.9)		 37.3
(99.1)		 36.8
(98.2)		 35.5
(95.9)		 35.2
(95.4)		 35.8
(96.4)		 34.7
(94.5)		 34.0
(93.2)		 40.0
(104.0)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30.2
(86.4)		 31.2
(88.2)		 32.7
(90.9)		 33.9
(93.0)		 33.2
(91.8)		 32.0
(89.6)		 31.4
(88.5)		 31.2
(88.2)		 31.1
(88.0)		 31.0
(87.8)		 30.7
(87.3)		 29.7
(85.5)		 31.5
(88.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) 25.4
(77.7)		 26.1
(79.0)		 27.3
(81.1)		 28.5
(83.3)		 28.0
(82.4)		 27.3
(81.1)		 26.9
(80.4)		 26.8
(80.2)		 26.8
(80.2)		 26.9
(80.4)		 26.9
(80.4)		 25.7
(78.3)		 26.9
(80.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22.3
(72.1)		 22.7
(72.9)		 23.9
(75.0)		 25.0
(77.0)		 25.2
(77.4)		 24.6
(76.3)		 24.3
(75.7)		 24.4
(75.9)		 24.4
(75.9)		 24.4
(75.9)		 24.3
(75.7)		 23.0
(73.4)		 24.1
(75.4)
Record low °C (°F) 14.8
(58.6)		 17.3
(63.1)		 17.5
(63.5)		 19.2
(66.6)		 18.7
(65.7)		 19.0
(66.2)		 19.5
(67.1)		 19.7
(67.5)		 17.8
(64.0)		 18.7
(65.7)		 17.5
(63.5)		 16.5
(61.7)		 14.8
(58.6)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 10.0
(0.39)		 3.8
(0.15)		 15.4
(0.61)		 41.8
(1.65)		 223.0
(8.78)		 309.7
(12.19)		 336.0
(13.23)		 337.9
(13.30)		 451.4
(17.77)		 300.9
(11.85)		 137.1
(5.40)		 41.5
(1.63)		 2,218.5
(87.34)
Average rainy days 2.0 0.8 1.8 5.6 16.4 19.9 21.5 21.6 22.1 21.8 13.6 6.5 153.3
Average relative humidity (%) 80.9 79.4 77.9 78.2 83.7 86.0 86.2 87.0 87.1 86.2 84.3 82.1 83.4
Mean monthly sunshine hours 244.9 243.0 280.8 258.8 210.3 175.8 183.2 179.5 165.9 178.0 192.7 215.3 2,524.3
Source: Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology

Twin towns – sister cities

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10°02′N 105°47′E / 10.033°N 105.783°E / 10.033; 105.783