# Pakse District, Champasack Province – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/laos/champasack/pakse/

District · Champasack Province 

# Pakse

Pakse is a district (muang) of Laos in Champasack Province. It had an estimated **83,601 people** in 2024 on 127 km² (about 660 per km²). Its main town is Pakse. 66 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 532 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 83,601people (2024)
- 127km²
- 532mapped services
- 106 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Pakse?

Pakse had an estimated **83,601 people** in 2024 — 10.6% of Champasack Province, 21st of 148 districts. There are 1,021 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Champasack Province figure of 1,029). Spread over 127 km², that is about **660 people per km²**, 5th of 148 districts.

21.5% of people are children under 15 and 6.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 27 across Champasack Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 38 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,912**

5–9 ****5,842**

10–14 ****6,245**

15–19 ****6,586**

20–24 ****8,571**

25–29 ****8,871**

30–34 ****7,887**

35–39 ****6,606**

40–44 ****6,050**

45–49 ****5,187**

50–54 ****4,192**

55–59 ****3,638**

60–64 ****2,843**

65–69 ****2,140**

70–74 ****1,448**

75–79 ****862**

80+ ****721**

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 Pakse?

Pakse lies in [Champasack Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/champasack/), [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 3 other districts: [Bachiangchaleunsook](https://wherepedia.org/laos/champasack/bachiangchaleunsook/), [Phonthong](https://wherepedia.org/laos/champasack/phonthong/) and [Sanasomboon](https://wherepedia.org/laos/champasack/sanasomboon/). By area it is the 146th largest of 148 districts in Laos. It covers 0.8% of [Champasack Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/champasack/). The centre of Pakse is about 467 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. The centre point is at 15.1179° N, 105.8256° E. Local names: ມ. ປາກເຊ .

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 Pakse

Open gazetteers list **66 villages, towns and localities** in Pakse. The largest with a recorded population: Pakse (77,900). Settlements here lie between about 90 m and 173 m above sea level (median 106 m).

- Ban Bangyo
- Ban Donkhô
- Ban Dôngkalông
- Ban Hongkoung
- Ban Houakèng
- Ban Houaylao
- Ban Houàxe
- Ban Hè
- Ban Kabao
- Ban Khankeung
- Ban Khôktaphan
- Ban Kè
- Ban Kènxan
- Ban Kôkdûa
- Ban Nachiang
- Ban Nahèk
- Ban Nakok
- Ban Naxe
- Ban Nong-Ileung
- Ban Payang
- Ban Phônngam
- Ban Phônsikhai
- Ban Phôtak
- Ban Salao Noy
- Ban Thahai
- Ban Thalai
- Ban Thong
- Ban Thôngbouxa
- Ban Toumaxa
- Ban Xông
- Boungoudom
- Hongkhayorm
- Huasae
- Huaylao
- Kae
- Kaengkeung
- Kang
- Keooudom
- Khankeung
- Khuataphaab
- Lakmouang
- Nong-E-Leung
- Pakse
- Phabath
- Phonebok
- Phonekhoung
- Phonengaam
- Phonesaat
- Phonesawan
- Phonexai
- Phonsikhai Home
- Phoumuang
- Sanamxai
- Sangnamman
- Sangthieng
- Sangvilai
- Sibounheuang
- Suansawan
- Thahai
- Thahin Kang
- Thahin Neua
- Thaoudom
- Thasalakham
- Thaxe Mai
- Vatlouang
- Xokamnuay

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 Pakse

Named natural and historic features inside Pakse, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Houay Bangyo
- Houay Chuang
- Houay Gnang
- Xé Dôn

### Coast and islands

1 island.

- Don Khô

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain; 1 hill.

- Phou Bachiang · 902 m
- Phou Khidiat · 151 m

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Pakse International Airport

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 Pakse and the best time to visit

In Pakse, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,476 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (312 mm) and the driest Feb (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to February**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 5 

Feb 28 4 

Mar 30 30 

Apr 30 67 

May 29 151 

Jun 27 185 

Jul 26 308 

Aug 26 312 

Sep 26 281 

Oct 26 101 

Nov 26 21 

Dec 25 10 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pakse

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital TÂM ĐỨC Hospital · Pakse 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.12128&mlon=105.82611#map=17/15.12128/105.82611) 

Bank JDB Bank - Joint Development Bank · Pakse 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.11670&mlon=105.82095#map=17/15.11670/105.82095) 

ATM BCEL · Pakse 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.11720&mlon=105.81969#map=17/15.11720/105.81969) 

Petrol pump PTT 95 - Amazon Coffee · Pakse 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.11732&mlon=105.81900#map=17/15.11732/105.81900) 

Hotel Sengmany Guesthouse · Pakse 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.11933&mlon=105.82265#map=17/15.11933/105.82265) 

Mall TCR HOME STORE Pakse 3 · Pakse 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.11668&mlon=105.82128#map=17/15.11668/105.82128) 

School Thipaneth School · Pakse 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.11444&mlon=105.82508#map=17/15.11444/105.82508) 

College Pakse Teachers Training College · Pakse 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.11754&mlon=105.82704#map=17/15.11754/105.82704) 

Police station ສູນເຮັດຫນັງສືຜ່ານແດນປະຈໍາພາກໃຕ້. · Pakse 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.11509&mlon=105.82021#map=17/15.11509/105.82021) 

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 Pakse

Places mapped inside Pakse in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals14
- Banks39
- ATMs5
- Petrol pumps13
- Hotels127
- Shopping malls5
- Schools27
- Colleges and universities17
- Cinemas2
- Pharmacies13
- Restaurants259
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics10

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 Champasack Province

- Bachiangchaleunsook
- Champasack
- Khong
- Moonlapamok
- Paksxong
- Pathoomphone
- Phonthong
- Sanasomboon
- Sukhuma

## Quick answers

- Where is Pakse?In Champasack Province, Laos
- What is the population of Pakse?83,601 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Pakse?About 30 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Pakse?About 660 people per km²
- What borders Pakse?Bachiangchaleunsook, Phonthong and Sanasomboon
- How many villages are in Pakse?66 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pakse?Settlements lie between 90 m and 173 m
- What is the highest point in Pakse?Phou Bachiang (902 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Pakse?October to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pakse?TÂM ĐỨC Hospital, about 0.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Pakse?JDB Bank - Joint Development Bank, about 0.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Pakse?BCEL, about 0.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pakse?PTT 95 - Amazon Coffee, about 0.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Pakse?14 mapped
- How many banks are in Pakse?39 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Pakse?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Pakse?13 mapped
- What is the P-code of Pakse?LA1601 (OCHA common operational dataset)