# Bolikhanh District, Bolikhamxai Province – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/laos/bolikhamxai/bolikhanh/ District · Bolikhamxai Province # Bolikhanh Bolikhanh is a district (muang) of Laos in Bolikhamxai Province. It had an estimated **62,292 people** in 2024 on 2,560 km² (about 24 per km²). Its main town is Borikhan. 64 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 33 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 62,292people (2024) - 2,560km² - 33mapped services - 178 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Bolikhanh? Bolikhanh had an estimated **62,292 people** in 2024 — 18.6% of Bolikhamxai Province, 44th of 148 districts. There are 933 women for every 1,000 men (below the Bolikhamxai Province figure of 991). Spread over 2,560 km², that is about **24 people per km²**, 88th of 148 districts. 33.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 25 across Bolikhamxai Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people. 0–4 ****6,639** 5–9 ****7,000** 10–14 ****6,951** 15–19 ****6,241** 20–24 ****6,010** 25–29 ****5,654** 30–34 ****4,993** 35–39 ****4,265** 40–44 ****3,661** 45–49 ****2,819** 50–54 ****2,327** 55–59 ****1,875** 60–64 ****1,430** 65–69 ****1,004** 70–74 ****638** 75–79 ****394** 80+ ****391** Source: [Lao Statistics Bureau, Ministry of Planning and Investment / UNFPA Lao PDR via OCHA HDX, population 2024 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-lao). ## Where is Bolikhanh? Bolikhanh lies in [Bolikhamxai Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/bolikhamxai/), [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 7 other districts: [Anouvong](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/anouvong/), [Home](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/home/), [Mork](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xiengkhouang/mork/), [Pakkading](https://wherepedia.org/laos/bolikhamxai/pakkading/), [Pakxane](https://wherepedia.org/laos/bolikhamxai/pakxane/), [Thathom](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/thathom/) and [Viengthong](https://wherepedia.org/laos/bolikhamxai/viengthong/). By area it is the 18th largest of 148 districts in Laos. It covers 16.6% of [Bolikhamxai Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/bolikhamxai/). The centre of Bolikhanh is about 145 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. It is about 30 km from Pakxan, the main town of Bolikhamxai Province. The centre point is at 18.6457° N, 103.7727° E. Local names: ມ. ບໍລິຄັນ . Source: [National Geographic Department (NGD) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-lao). ## Villages and localities in Bolikhanh Open gazetteers list **64 villages, towns and localities** in Bolikhanh. The largest with a recorded population: Borikhan (18,354). Settlements here lie between about 158 m and 314 m above sea level (median 178 m). - Ba.Pakgnoun - Ban Dôn - Ban Hat-It-Èt - Ban Hatbay - Ban Hatkam - Ban Hatkham - Ban Hatkonong - Ban Hatmiang - Ban Hatpho - Ban Hatphou - Ban Hatsoup - Ban Houaykhiao - Ban Houayxia - Ban Kinyôn - Ban Kokpho - Ban Man - Ban Muang - Ban Muang Bo - Ban Muang Mai - Ban Muanghuang - Ban Na-Ô - Ban Nahan - Ban Nakoun - Ban Nalouan - Ban Namkap - Ban Namngiap - Ban Nampa - Ban Nampou - Ban Namtoi - Ban Namxon - Ban Natôn - Ban Navan - Ban Nongdeng - Ban Nonsomboune - Ban Pagnoung - Ban Pakgnoun - Ban Phabat - Ban Phakpuak - Ban Phameuang - Ban Phônkham - Ban Ponsaward - Ban Pot - Ban Sala Dèndin - Ban Sisavad - Ban Songkhon-Mai - Ban Thahua - Ban Thasi - Ban Va - Ban Veunsouk - Ban Xiangtom - Ban Xiengleu - Ban Xiengxiane - Borikham - Borikhan - Dendin - Hatbin - Hinngon - Lak 18 - Muang Huong - Nakouang - Pakphoy - Phakpuak - Thaheua - Thasi Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Bolikhanh Named natural and historic features inside Bolikhanh, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 28 rivers and streams. - Houay Ignon - Houay Katha - Houay Khinguak - Houay Kouang-Noi - Houay Kèo - Houay Mothong - Houay Namnang-Noy - Houay Xai - Houay Xan - Nam Gnao - Nam Han - Nam Hat - Nam Hou - Nam Huang - Nam Kap - Nam Khiao - Nam Lao - Nam Lat - Nam Louan - Nam Ma - Nam Mang - Nam Pa - Nam Pou - Nam Tak …and 4 more. ### Hills and mountains 34 mountains; 10 hills. - Phou Huasua · 1,482 m - Phou Houaykhinguak · 1,377 m - Phou Moun · 1,280 m - Phou Lan · 1,258 m - Phou Houaysoup · 1,103 m - Phou Namphoi · 1,039 m - Phou Tamhon · 972 m - Phou Xai · 935 m - Phou Hinkoang · 917 m - Phou Kongkhao · 877 m - Phou Kèng · 823 m - Phou Hom · 789 m - Phou Tinpét · 760 m - Phou Miat · 759 m - Phou Toun · 744 m - Phou Môy · 686 m - Phou Pasan · 686 m - Phou San Gné · 668 m - Phou Mathao · 651 m - Phou Motom · 636 m - Phou Phahipgnia · 625 m - Phou Kongkhao · 617 m - Phou Muay · 616 m - Phou Kèngki · 567 m …and 20 more. Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Bolikhanh and the best time to visit In Bolikhanh, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,393 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (298 mm) and the driest Dec (9 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 19 10 Feb 22 13 Mar 25 39 Apr 28 64 May 27 172 Jun 26 180 Jul 26 271 Aug 26 298 Sep 25 218 Oct 24 97 Nov 22 21 Dec 19 9 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bolikhanh Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Khamkeut Community Hospital · Bolikhanh 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.75137&mlon=103.70121#map=17/18.75137/103.70121) Bank Banque Franco-Lao · Pakxane 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.39859&mlon=103.66179#map=17/18.39859/103.66179) ATM BCEL · Pakxane 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.39919&mlon=103.66695#map=17/18.39919/103.66695) Petrol pump Star Oil Fuel Station · Bolikhanh 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.69641&mlon=103.68703#map=17/18.69641/103.68703) Hotel panikham · Bolikhanh 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.56688&mlon=103.73442#map=17/18.56688/103.73442) Mall CSC · Pakxane 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.39887&mlon=103.68521#map=17/18.39887/103.68521) School Pha Mueng Hight School · Bolikhanh 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.74212&mlon=103.68982#map=17/18.74212/103.68982) College Bolikhamxay Agriculture and Forestry of College · Bolikhanh 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.49190&mlon=103.65672#map=17/18.49190/103.65672) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Bolikhanh Places mapped inside Bolikhanh in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Petrol pumps11 - Hotels9 - Schools2 - Colleges and universities1 - Restaurants8 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other districts in Bolikhamxai Province - Khamkeuth - Pakkading - Pakxane - Thaphabath - Viengthong - Xaychamphone ## Quick answers - Where is Bolikhanh?In Bolikhamxai Province, Laos - What is the population of Bolikhanh?62,292 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Bolikhanh?About 24 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Bolikhanh?About 24 people per km² - What borders Bolikhanh?Anouvong, Home, Mork, Pakkading, Pakxane, Thathom and Viengthong - How many villages are in Bolikhanh?64 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Bolikhanh?Settlements lie between 158 m and 314 m - What is the highest point in Bolikhanh?Phou Huasua (1,482 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Bolikhanh?October to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Bolikhanh?Khamkeut Community Hospital, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Bolikhanh?Banque Franco-Lao, about 30 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Bolikhanh?BCEL, about 30 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bolikhanh?Star Oil Fuel Station, about 11 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Bolikhanh?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Bolikhanh?11 mapped - What is the P-code of Bolikhanh?LA1104 (OCHA common operational dataset)