Thanh Hóa

Thanh Hóa is the capital and largest city of Thanh Hóa Province in the North Central Region of Vietnam. It is located in the southeastern area of the province, sligtly inland, west of Sầm Sơn.

The city and its surroundings has a population of 822,144. It is a major stop on the North-South Railway, and is known for its university and the small hills that surround the city.

The city is served by the Sao Vàng airport, about 30km west of downtown, as well as the A1 highway.