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Chợ Lớn

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Chợ Lớn month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Chợ Lớn are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 31–33°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 23°C), and September the wettest (about 385 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January31.922.63410.3
February33.323.02011.2
March34.724.52111.6
April34.525.78711.4
May33.325.92419.8
June31.725.02769.0
July30.824.83228.4
August31.124.63209.2
September30.824.33857.9
October30.524.03477.9
November30.723.61678.9
December30.822.7769.3

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People and places shaping Chợ Lớn

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Research updated Friday, October 23, 2026
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Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Yvon Petra

    (1916

  • Cao Văn Viên

    (1921

  • Gontran de Poncins

    (1900

  • Trần Văn Lắm (1913

    2001), Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Vietnam from 1969 to 1973.

  • Wan Kwong (Chinese: 尹光), born Lui Minkwong (呂明光)

    (b. 1944) Hong Kong singer

Historical figures

  • Yvon Petra

    Wikidata records Chợ Lớn as this historical figure's place of birth. French tennis player (1916–1984).

  • Cao Văn Viên

    Chief of the Joint General Staff of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, born in 1921.

  • Gontran de Poncins

    French author, aristocrat, and adventurer who resided in Chợ Lớn.

  • Trần Văn Lắm

    Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Vietnam from 1969 to 1973.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Chợ Lớn yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Thien Hau Temple

    Wikidata places this site in Chợ Lớn. Chinese-style temple in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

  • Quan Am Temple

    Wikidata places this site in Chợ Lớn. Chinese-style temple in Cho Lon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, dedicated to Guanyin.

  • Hang Bang Canal

    Wikidata places this site in Chợ Lớn. Canal in Cholon, Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Cho Lon Central Post Office

    Wikidata places this site in Chợ Lớn.

  • Bình Tây Market

    The largest and oldest-surviving market in Chợ Lớn, built between 1928 and 1930.

  • An Đông Market

    Prominent market in Chợ Lớn used for wholesale and retail trade.

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01 · Overview

Chợ Lớn, in brief

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02 · History

How Chợ Lớn took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Chợ Lớn

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Chợ Lớn

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Chợ Lớn

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Chợ Lớn

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Chợ Lớn

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08 · Questions

Questions about Chợ Lớn

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Chợ Lớn

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Chợ Lớn located and what are its coordinates?

Chợ Lớn is situated in Vietnam at geographic coordinates 10.7500, 106.6500, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Chợ Lớn?

Chợ Lớn has a recorded population of approximately 561,000 and observes the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Chợ Lớn?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Chợ Lớn include Vietnamese, English, French, Chinese, KM, with VND used for local transactions.

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