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Kontum wooden catholic church
Kontum wooden catholic church · Rdavout, CC BY-SA 3.0
Statue de la vierge à l'enfant au séminaire des montagnards de Kon Tum, Viet Nam 3
Statue de la vierge à l'enfant au séminaire des montagnards de Kon Tum, Viet Nam 3 · Pamputt, CC BY-SA 4.0
Statue de la vierge à l'enfant au séminaire des montagnards de Kon Tum, Viet Nam 2
Statue de la vierge à l'enfant au séminaire des montagnards de Kon Tum, Viet Nam 2 · Pamputt, CC BY-SA 4.0
Statue de la vierge à l'enfant au séminaire des montagnards de Kon Tum, Viet Nam 1
Statue de la vierge à l'enfant au séminaire des montagnards de Kon Tum, Viet Nam 1 · Pamputt, CC BY-SA 4.0
Students in Kon Tum create artwork about the importance of eye care (6959100538)
Students in Kon Tum create artwork about the importance of eye care (6959100538) · USAID Vietnam, Public domain
USAID and EMW support teacher training for young ethnic minority children in Kon Tum, Vietnam (7371284340)
USAID and EMW support teacher training for young ethnic minority children in Kon Tum, Vietnam (7371284340) · USAID Vietnam, Public domain

Kon Tum, Vietnam

Kon Tum is a city of 205,762 people in Quang Ngai, Vietnam.

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Population205,762 GeoNames
RegionQuang Ngai
Elevation543 m 1,781 ft
Time zoneAsia/Ho Chi Minh
Land area433.0 km²
Nearest airportPleiku Airport (PXU) 39 km

Why visit Kon Tum

Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 68 places to eat, 25 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Bishop of Kontum's Building.

About Kon Tum

Kon Tum is a city in Vietnam that was the provincial city and capital of the former Kon Tum province, which was merged with Đắk Cấm, Đắk Bla, Đắk Rơ Wa, Ngọk Bay, and Ia Chim, into communes of Quảng Ngãi province.

From the Wikipedia article Kon Tum (city) (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Travel tips from other travellers: Kon Tum on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Things to do3

CGV Cinema

Cinema and theater · 1.0 km

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Núi Chư Hreng

Scenic view · 9.3 km

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Núi Ngok Bay

Scenic view · 11.3 km

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Museums and landmarks7

Bishop of Kontum's Building

Monument and historic site

146 Trần Hưng Đạo

Mo-Su 08:00-11:30, 14:30-17:00

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Highland Eco Tours

Monument and historic site · 1.1 km

Hồ Tùng Mậu

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Kon Tum Museum

Museum · 1.3 km

659 Nguyễn Huệ

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Chu Hreng milestone

Monument and historic site · 9.0 km

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Kon Tum Martyrs Cemetery

Monument and historic site · 1.0 km

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Kon Tum Prison

Museum · 2.2 km

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Nhà rông Kon Klor

Monument and historic site · 3.0 km

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Parks, trails and playgrounds4

Kon Tum Province Stadium

Sports field and stadium · 1.4 km

Trường Chinh

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2nd September Park

Park

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Bùng Binh Chính Đắk Bla

Park · 1.2 km

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Quang Trung Park

Park

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Restaurants and cafes68

Crispy Vietnamese pancake restaurant

Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.6 km

246 Trần Văn Hai, Kon Tum

Mo-Su 14:00-21:00

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Phu Tho pork tray

Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.6 km

273 Trần Văn Hai, Kon Tum

Mo-Su 09:00-21:00

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Quan chay Vạn Sự Bình Tâm - vegetarian food

Restaurant · 0.6 km

Vegetarian restaurant

Mo-Su 06:00-20:00

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Quán Chay An Lạc - vegetarian food

Restaurant

Vegetarian restaurant

Mo-Su 06:00-19:45

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Quán cafe Hoa Sữa

Cafe · 1.8 km

329 URE

24/7

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Benz's house

Restaurant · Coffee Shop, Korean · 1.0 km

53 Nguyen Trai

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Gác Măng Rê - Kon Tum Kafé

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 km

86 Trần Hưng Đạo

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Journey Café

Cafe · 1.3 km

Cafe and student meetup

95 Nguyen Sinh Sac

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Kon Tum Culinary and Cultural Space

Restaurant · Regional, Vietnamese · 1.1 km

A cultural and culinary venue showcasing traditional Kon Tum food and culture.

Bạch Đằng, Kon Tum

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MaMa Sushi

Restaurant · Japanese · 1.6 km

250 Trần Văn Hai, Kon Tum

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3 Ngon

Restaurant · Regional · 0.7 km

Seafood

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Bán Xèo Cô Hòa

Restaurant · Vietnamese, Pancake

212 Phan Chu Trinh

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History

The area has historically been inhabited by the indigenous Bahnar people, hence the name Kon Tum, which means "Lake Village" in the Bahnar language. Due to its unique location, flat and fertile land enriched by the Đăk Bla River, and also due to many historical factors, this area gradually became a settlement for many different ethnic groups, including Viet people from Quảng Ngãi, Bình Định (today part of Gia Lai) and Quảng Nam (today part of Da Nang city). During the years 1841–1850, the French, on their missionary journey to the highlands, established the first Christian base here. In 1893, the French colonial government established the Kon Tum arrondissement, headed by father Vialleton, and from then on, the name Kon Tum was officially used. The provincial-level administrative unit established shortly afterwards also bore this name. Kon Tum will function as a provincial city until 2025, when it will be dissolved and divided into new wards and communes belonging to Quảng Ngãi province. One of these wards will inherit the name Kon Tum.

From the History section of Kon Tum (city) on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay25

Churches and places of worship11

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Shopping8

Gas and EV charging23

Schools, colleges and libraries41

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Healthcare9

  • Bệnh viện Đa khoa tỉnh Quảng Ngãi 2

    Hospital · 1.0 km

    224 Bà Triệu

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  • Bệnh viện Y dược cổ truyền - Phục hồi chức năng Kon Tum

    Hospital · 1.1 km

    473 Nguyễn Huệ

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  • Truong Chinh Ward Medical Station

    Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 km

    Trần Văn Hai

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  • 10th Division Medical Clinic

    Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 km

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  • Bệnh viện Y dược cổ truyền - Phục hồi chức năng Kon Tum (cơ sở 2)

    Hospital · 3.6 km

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  • Bệnh viện Y dược cổ truyền - Phục hồi chức năng tỉnh Kon Tum (cơ sở 3)

    Hospital · 3.9 km

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  • Trạm Y Tế Dak Năng

    Hospital · 9.2 km

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  • Trạm Y Tế Phường Lê Lợi

    Hospital · 2.6 km

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  • Trung tâm Điều trị và Nuôi dưỡng người bệnh tâm thần Kon Tum

    Hospital · 2.1 km

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Map of Kon Tum

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Getting there and nearby towns

Pleiku Airport (PXU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 39 km away.

  • Măng Đen 41 km northeast, about 41 min by car
  • Pleiku 41 km south, about 41 min by car
  • An Khê 83 km southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car

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