Lai Châu

Lai Châu
Lai Châu City
Thành phố Lai Châu
Lai Châu City Lake
Lai Châu
Location in Vietnam
Coordinates: 22°23′57″N 103°26′21″E / 22.39917°N 103.43917°E / 22.39917; 103.43917
Country Vietnam
ProvinceLai Châu
Established town10 October 2004
Established city27 December 2013
Area
  Total
92.37 km2 (35.66 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
42,973
  Density470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (Indochina Time)
ClimateCwa
Websitethanhpho.laichau.gov.vn

Lai Châu (listen) is a city in the Northwest region of Vietnam. It is the capital city of Lai Châu Province. The city borders Phong Thổ District, Sìn Hồ DistrictTam Đường District.