Bao Loc: Vietnam's Highland Tea and Coffee Hub
Bảo Lộc is a provincial city in Lâm Đồng Province in Vietnam's Central Highlands, located at approximately 1,200 meters elevation. As of 2018, the city had a population of 170,920 and covers an area of 229 km². The city is internationally recognized for its registered trademark B'lao tea, a premium product that defines the region's agricultural identity. Situated in one of Vietnam's primary agricultural zones, Bảo Lộc's cooler temperatures and higher rainfall create ideal conditions for specialty crop production, particularly tea and coffee. The city serves as a commercial and cultural hub for surrounding highland provinces, with three central administrative wards—I, II, and B'lao—forming the urban core. Visitors typically experience mild, consistent temperatures year-round, with average highs between 25–30°C and cool nights between 15–20°C, making it a distinct contrast to Vietnam's lowland regions.
Updated 2026-05-03 · Source: GeoNames, Wikipedia
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- Population
- 171K
- Climate
- highland tropical
- Best months
- Jan–Mar, Dec
