Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.4M
Population
4,947 km2
Area
212 Mbps
Internet
85m
Elevation
UTC+07:00
Timezone
HUI (13km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Huế whispers imperial elegance through its Citadel citadel and Perfume River tombs, steeped in Nguyen dynasty lore. Nomads savor cheap riverside cafes with solid internet, plus easy flights to Hanoi and Da Nang. Tropical heat tempers with breezes ideal for contemplative coding.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Vietnam
Region
South-Eastern Asia
Population
1.4M
Timezone
UTC+07:00
Elevation
85 m
Currency
VND
Language
Vietnamese
Airport
HUI
GPS
16.46, 107.60
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
212 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Climate
Year-round average of 26C — near-ideal temperatures
A major city with a population of 1,380,000
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,707 total POIs 0.4 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
340
Cafes
291
Bars
33
Fast Food
69
Shopping
Supermarkets
11
Convenience
50
Shopping Malls
3
Healthcare
Hospitals
18
Clinics
5
Pharmacies
25
Education
Schools
41
Universities
27
Libraries
2
Recreation
Parks
52
Sports
22
Cinemas
3
Museums
14
Theatres
6
Transport
Bus Stops
29
Train Stations
3
Fuel Stations
39
Services
Banks
21
ATMs
63
Post Offices
6
Police
4
Fire Stations
2
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
212 Mbps
Download
181 Mbps
Upload
7ms
Latency
21,628
Tests
6,310
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - May
22°
J
23°
F
24°
M
26°
A
28°
M
29°
J
30°
J
29°
A
28°
S
26°
O
24°
N
23°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 25.9 C Range: 22.1 - 29.7 C Rain: 2,906 mm/year Sunshine: 3,175 h/year
CITY SCORES
90.4
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
62.7
Overall
AIRPORT
HUI
Phu Bai International Airport
13 km from center
~23 min ride
FUN FACTS
What is now the modern city was historically part of Thuận Hóa, a territory ceded by Champa to Đại Việt in 1306 as a wedding dowry.
Huế (then known as Phú Xuân) became the provincial capital in 1687, the capital of Đàng Trong from 1738 to 1775, and the capital of Vietnam during the Nguyễn dynasty from 1802 to 1945.
The city served as the Imperial Citadel and administrative capital of the Nguyễn dynasty, and later functioned as the administrative capital of the protectorate of Annam during the French Indochina period.
Việt Nam sử lược by Trần Trọng Kim was the first Vietnamese history book written in Chữ Quốc Ngữ.
In addition to traditional historical sources, Trần Trọng Kim utilized Western historical sources, and the name Huế appeared.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Huế known for?
Huế whispers imperial elegance through its Citadel citadel and Perfume River tombs, steeped in Nguyen dynasty lore. Nomads savor cheap riverside cafes with solid internet, plus easy flights to Hanoi and Da Nang. Tropical heat tempers with breezes ideal for contemplative coding.
How fast is the internet in Huế?
Huế has an average download speed of 212 Mbps and upload speed of 181 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Huế?
Huế has an average year-round temperature of approximately 25.9 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Huế?
Huế is served by HUI (Phu Bai International Airport), approximately 13 km from the city center.
What is the population of Huế?
The population of Huế is approximately 1.4M.
What infrastructure does Huế have?
Huế has 1,707 mapped points of interest, including 340 restaurants, 18 hospitals, 41 schools.
What country is Huế in?
Huế is located in Vietnam.
