Hạ Long

Hạ Long (Vietnamese: [hâːˀ lawŋm] ⓘ; chữ Hán: 下龍; transl. 'descending dragon') is the capital city and first-class provincial city of Quảng Ninh province, Vietnam. It was founded in 1993, when the old capital, Hòn Gai, was merged with Bãi Cháy, the main tourist area. The city mainly lies on Hạ Long Bay, and is located at about 178 km (111 mi) east of Hanoi. The city's population in 2019 was 270,054.

This article is about the Vietnamese city. For the gulf in this city, see Hạ Long Bay. For the beachfront avenue in Vũng Tàu, see Vũng Tàu.
Ha Long
Thành phố Hạ Long
Provincial city (Class-1)
From top to bottom, from left to right: a view of the city from Bài Thơ mountain, stalactites in Thiên Cung cave, Hạ Long Bay, resort on Rêu island in Bãi Cháy ward, Bãi Cháy Bridge
Seal
Ha Long
Location in Vietnam
Coordinates: 20°57′N 107°05′E
Country Vietnam
ProvinceQuảng Ninh
Government
 • TypePeople's Committee and People's Council
 • Chairman of People's CouncilNguyễn Thế Thịnh
 • Chairman of People's CommitteePhạm Hồng Hà
Area
 • Total1,119.12 km2 (432.09 sq mi)
Population
 (2019 census)
 • Total270,054
 • Density240/km2 (620/sq mi)
ClimateCwa
Websitehalongcity.gov.vn
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