Thanh Hoa

Thanh Hoa is one of the largest provinces in Vietnam, located approximately 150 km from Hanoi and 1,560 km from Ho Chi Minh City. This province serves as the northern gateway to Central Vietnam, bordered by Son La, Hoa Binh, and Ninh Binh to the north and Nghe An to the south. It is also adjacent to the East Sea and Hua Phan Province of Laos. This strategic location gives Thanh Hoa a significant role in the Northern economic region of Vietnam.
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Thanh Hoa features a diverse range of terrains and can be divided into three primary areas. The mountainous region, with an average elevation of 600-700 meters, stretches across the western part of the province, covering approximately 839,037 hectares (75.44% of the total area). The second region consists of plains interspersed with low mountains and hills, while the final area comprises the coastal zone, which is well-suited for maritime industries and tourism development. The province experiences a tropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, averaging temperatures of around 23 to 24°C. Though the annual rainfall varies between 1,600 to 2,300 mm, the humidity often hovers around a high 85%, contributing to a generally dry climate.
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Historically, Thanh Hoa is recognized as one of the original cradles of Vietnamese civilization, dating back approximately 6,000 years. As of 2025, the population of Thanh Hoa stands at around 3,763,000 people, making it the third most populous province in Vietnam after Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This province is home to a diverse community that includes various ethnic groups such as the Muong, Thai, Tho, Dao, and Mong, with the Kinh people remaining the predominant group.