Pleiku: Central Highlands City & Cultural Hub
Pleiku is a provincial city in Gia Lai Province, Vietnam's Central Highlands region, with approximately 114,225 residents. Located at coordinates 13.98°N, 108.00°E, the city sits at a notable elevation that distinguishes it geographically from Vietnam's lowland areas and creates a distinct highland climate. Historically inhabited by the Bahnar and Jarai ethnic groups—traditionally called Montagnards or Degar—Pleiku retains visible indigenous cultural influences in local traditions despite the Kinh ethnic group now constituting the primary population. The city functions as the administrative center of Pleiku urban district and covers 260.77 km². As a gateway for travelers interested in Vietnam's ethnic diversity, Pleiku offers insights into the traditional ways of life that persist in the Central Highlands. The highland setting shapes both daily experience and visitor itineraries, with distinct seasonal climate patterns and cultural attractions including museums, temples, and historic monuments.
Updated 2026-05-03 · Source: GeoNames, Wikipedia
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- Population
- 114K
- Climate
- highland monsoon
- Best months
- Jan–Mar, Dec
