Updated Jan 18, 2026
KEY STATS
8.1M
Population
224 Mbps
Internet
HAN (22km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Hanoi is a capital city in Vietnam with a population of 8.1M. Internet speeds average 224 Mbps download. The city has 15,896 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Vietnam
Region
South-Eastern Asia
Population
8.1M
Currency
VND
Language
Vietnamese
Status
Capital City
Airport
HAN
GPS
21.02, 105.84
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
1,787 restaurants mapped in Hanoi
Tech
224 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Economy
72% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
Climate
Year-round average of 24C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
15,896 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
1,787
Cafes
1,360
Bars
220
Fast Food
330
Shopping
Supermarkets
229
Convenience
1,096
Shopping Malls
121
Healthcare
Hospitals
148
Clinics
184
Pharmacies
212
Education
Schools
1,362
Universities
172
Libraries
37
Recreation
Parks
630
Playgrounds
155
Sports
300
Cinemas
30
Museums
39
Theatres
24
Transport
Bus Stops
2,416
Train Stations
33
Fuel Stations
202
Services
Banks
498
ATMs
1,408
Post Offices
88
Police
237
Fire Stations
20
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
224 Mbps
Download
177 Mbps
Upload
5ms
Latency
414,351
Tests
99,120
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - May
19°
J
19°
F
21°
M
24°
A
26°
M
28°
J
29°
J
28°
A
26°
S
24°
O
21°
N
19°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 23.8 C Range: 18.6 - 29 C Rain: 2,666 mm/year Sunshine: 2,374 h/year
CITY SCORES
80.2
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
51.3
Overall
COST OF LIVING
DIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
28.4
Overall
72% cheaper than NYC
9.8
Rent
90% cheaper than NYC
34.1
Groceries
66% cheaper than NYC
18.5
Restaurants
82% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
HAN
Noi Bai International Airport
22 km from center
~40 min ride
FUN FACTS
Hanoi ( han-OY; Vietnamese: Hà Nội [hàː nôjˀ] ) is the capital and second-most populous city of Vietnam.
It encompasses an area of 3,358.6 km2 (1,296.8 mi2), and as of 2025 has a population of 8,807,523.
It had the second-highest gross regional domestic product of all Vietnamese provinces and municipalities at US$48 billion in 2023, behind Ho Chi Minh City.
In the third century BCE, the Cổ Loa Capital Citadel of Âu Lạc was constructed in what later is Hanoi.
In 1010, under the Lý dynasty, Vietnamese emperor Lý Thái Tổ established the capital of the imperial Vietnamese nation Đại Việt in what later is central Hanoi, naming the city Thăng Long [tʰɐŋ loŋ], 'ascending dragon').
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hanoi known for?
Hanoi is a city in Vietnam. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Hanoi?
Hanoi has an average download speed of 224 Mbps and upload speed of 177 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Hanoi?
Hanoi has an average year-round temperature of approximately 23.8 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Hanoi?
Hanoi is served by HAN (Noi Bai International Airport), approximately 22 km from the city center.
What is the population of Hanoi?
The population of Hanoi is approximately 8.1M.
What infrastructure does Hanoi have?
Hanoi has 15,896 mapped points of interest, including 1,787 restaurants, 148 hospitals, 1,362 schools.
What country is Hanoi in?
Hanoi is located in Vietnam.
