List of cities in Vietnam

This is a list of cities in Vietnam, defined by law as 'Centrally Governed Cities', 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 and Provincial Cities. Notably, Municipal Cities 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, Class, Class, Class, Class and Class. Municipalities and Municipal Cities were given Class . Provincial Cities were assigned Class, Class, Class 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The amendment resulted in the dissolution of provincial cities, which rendered the urban area classification resolution outdated.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The amendment resulted in the dissolution of Provincial Cities, which rendered the urban area classification resolution outdated.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.