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Kon Tum

Quang Ngai, Vietnam · Asia

About Kon Tum

Kon Tum sits on the route: 25 minutes from Đắk Hà.

Kon Tum is a city located in Quang Ngai, Vietnam. With a population of 205,762, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kon Tum sits in Vietnam, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Ho Chi Minh time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kon Tum to your route.

About Kon Tum

Kon Tum is a city in Kon Tum province in Vietnam. It is located inland in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam, near the borders of Laos and Cambodia. Historically, this area has been inhabited by the indigenous Ba Na people, which led to the name Kon Tum, meaning "Village by the Lake" in the Ba Na language. Its

Read more unique location features flat and fertile land, enriched by the Dak Bla River, and a convergence of various ethnic groups over time. Among these, the Kinh people, hailing from provinces such as Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, and Binh Dinh, have settled here. In the years 1841-1850, French missionaries, en route to the Central Highlands, established the first Christian mission in this region. By 1893, the colonial French authorities established the Kon Tum administrative agency, headed by Father Vialleton, and from that point, the name Kon Tum became officially used. Subsequently, the provincial administrative unit adopted this name. Kon Tum City, once a sparsely populated and desolate area, has evolved into a hub for settlement, commerce, and governance throughout the province's rich history. Currently, Kon Tum City holds the status of Class-2 Provincial City. Prior to Vietnam's 2025 administrative reforms, Kon Tum was the capital of the formerly Kon Tum province making Quảng Ngãi the now capital city of the new Quảng Ngãi province after merging with Kon Tum province.

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Where is Kon Tum located?

Kon Tum is located in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 14.3545 latitude, 108.0076 longitude.

What is the population of Kon Tum?

Kon Tum has a population of approximately 205,762 people, making it a city in Vietnam.

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Quick Information

Population
205,762
Continent
Asia
Country
Vietnam
Region
Quang Ngai
Timezone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Coordinates
14.3545, 108.0076

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Vietnam

Police
113
Ambulance
115
Fire
114
Driving side
right
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When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

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