# Add District, Houaphan Province – Villages & Map

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District · Houaphan Province 

# Add

Add is a district (muang) of Laos in Houaphan Province. It had an estimated **28,781 people** in 2024 on 1,027 km² (about 28 per km²). 146 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 28,781people (2024)
- 1,027km²
- 4mapped services
- 330 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Add?

Add had an estimated **28,781 people** in 2024 — 9.1% of Houaphan Province, 110th of 148 districts. There are 990 women for every 1,000 men (above the Houaphan Province figure of 978). Spread over 1,027 km², that is about **28 people per km²**, 75th of 148 districts.

32.4% of people are children under 15 and 4.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 23 across Houaphan Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,003**

5–9 ****3,118**

10–14 ****3,197**

15–19 ****3,110**

20–24 ****2,995**

25–29 ****2,453**

30–34 ****1,727**

35–39 ****1,780**

40–44 ****1,635**

45–49 ****1,395**

50–54 ****1,244**

55–59 ****954**

60–64 ****767**

65–69 ****593**

70–74 ****375**

75–79 ****228**

80+ ****207**

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 Add?

Add lies in [Houaphan Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/houaphan/), [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 3 other districts: [Xamneua](https://wherepedia.org/laos/houaphan/xamneua/), [Xiengkhor](https://wherepedia.org/laos/houaphan/xiengkhor/) and [Xon](https://wherepedia.org/laos/houaphan/xon/). By area it is the 103rd largest of 148 districts in Laos. It covers 6.0% of [Houaphan Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/houaphan/). The centre of Add is about 336 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. It is about 38 km from Xam Nua, the main town of Houaphan Province. The centre point is at 20.7307° N, 103.9005° E. Local names: ມ. ແອດ .

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 Add

Open gazetteers list **146 villages, towns and localities** in Add. The largest with a recorded population: Ban Muang-Èt (1,880). Settlements here lie between about 262 m and 1,136 m above sea level (median 330 m).

- Ban Bia
- Ban Bouamphô
- Ban Chapouang
- Ban Chien Kum
- Ban Chèphay
- Ban Dan
- Ban Dom
- Ban Hatlôk
- Ban Hatsou
- Ban Hi
- Ban Hinkhoun
- Ban Houaybia
- Ban Houayha
- Ban Houaykok
- Ban Houaylong
- Ban Houaylôm
- Ban Houaymo
- Ban Houayphok
- Ban Houaypolam
- Ban Houaysou
- Ban Houaythau
- Ban Houaytômô
- Ban Houayxay
- Ban Houayxè
- Ban Houayyong
- Ban Kalang
- Ban Kang
- Ban Keo Cu
- Ban Khonpian
- Ban Khonpian-Tai
- Ban Kok
- Ban La Lan
- Ban Longhoy
- Ban Lou
- Ban Muang-Èt
- Ban Muangsoum
- Ban Muangvan
- Ban Mèokou
- Ban Mén
- Ban Na
- Ban Na Bone
- Ban Na Lao
- Ban Na-In
- Ban Nagnôm
- Ban Naha
- Ban Nahit
- Ban Nahome
- Ban Nahoy
- Ban Nahông
- Ban Nakham
- Ban Nako
- Ban Nakoang
- Ban Nakua
- Ban Nam Seu
- Ban Namat
- Ban Namèn
- Ban Napa
- Ban Naphiang
- Ban Napoung
- Ban Nasan
- Ban Nongxai
- Ban Pahôk
- Ban Pakfèn
- Ban Pano
- Ban Patouhin
- Ban Pha Phung
- Ban Phapoun
- Ban Phatheup
- Ban Phè
- Ban Sankhoua
- Ban So
- Ban Sôpvèk
- Ban Sôt
- Ban Ta Pha
- Ban Tangak
- Ban Tay
- Ban Thamxong
- Ban Thènlouang
- Ban Vangpông
- Ban Xiangkhoun
- Bandan
- Bia
- Bouampho
- Chefay
- Dan
- Day
- Hatkou
- Hinkhoun
- Houaykok
- Houaykou
- Houayla
- Houaylek
- Houaylom
- Houaypouak
- Houayyong
- Kalang
- Kang
- Kangnam-Et
- Katan
- Keohe
- Longhoy
- Longkeo
- Longsim
- Lou
- Muang Et
- Muangsum
- Muangvan
- Na
- Nagnom
- Naha
- Nahi
- Nahit
- Nahong
- Nahoy
- Nakai
- Nakham
- Nakhouang
- Nakua-Nua
- Nakua-Tai
- Naleng
- Namat
- Namen
- Nange
- Nangeun
- Napa
- Naphiang
- Napoung
- Nasan
- Naxao
- Nayang
- Nongxai
- Pano
- Phadeng
- Phakfen
- Phapoun
- Phatheup
- Phe
- Phianglou
- Phoukong
- So
- Sopvek
- Tamo
- Thamxong
- Vangpong
- Xiangkhoun
- Xot

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 Add

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

### Water

12 rivers and streams.

- Houay Anma
- Houay Chang
- Houay Ha-Gnai
- Houay Hinh Sa
- Houay Koang
- Houay La
- Houay Luang
- Houay Polo
- Houay Yong
- Nam Topouang
- Nam Vèt
- Nam Èt

### Hills and mountains

30 mountains.

- Phou Pavay · 1,724 m
- Pha Phung · 1,534 m
- Pha Liam · 1,424 m
- Phou Phabouak · 1,346 m
- Pha Lôkfai · 1,335 m
- Phou Nakhiang · 1,324 m
- Phou Xon · 1,321 m
- Pha Gniat · 1,309 m
- Phou Déng · 1,289 m
- Phou Nongseu · 1,284 m
- Phou Dôngvay · 1,274 m
- Phou Lék · 1,234 m
- Pha Ung · 1,226 m
- Pha Dèng · 1,195 m
- Phou Hang · 1,170 m
- Phou Lao · 1,132 m
- Phou Lék · 1,107 m
- Phou Lanka · 1,066 m
- Phou Phadam · 1,054 m
- Phou Tavat · 1,016 m
- Phou Bai · 1,013 m
- Phou San · 943 m
- Phou Nongyai · 928 m
- Phou Hung · 924 m

…and 6 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 Add and the best time to visit

In Add, the warmest month is Jun (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Dec (14 °C). About 925 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (201 mm) and the driest Feb (9 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **September to June**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 15 16 

Feb 17 9 

Mar 20 32 

Apr 23 62 

May 24 111 

Jun 24 109 

Jul 24 172 

Aug 23 201 

Sep 22 106 

Oct 20 69 

Nov 17 25 

Dec 14 13 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Add

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Et District Hospital · Add 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=20.82256&mlon=104.01116#map=17/20.82256/104.01116) 

Bank Lao Development Bank · Xamneua 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=20.41683&mlon=104.04769#map=17/20.41683/104.04769) 

ATM ATM · Xamneua 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=20.41569&mlon=104.04947#map=17/20.41569/104.04947) 

Petrol pump PV OIL · Xamneua 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=20.42885&mlon=104.07832#map=17/20.42885/104.07832) 

Hotel Phouddee GH · Xamneua 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=20.41627&mlon=104.04711#map=17/20.41627/104.04711) 

School ໂຮງຮຽນ ມ ປາຍຕົວແບບ ຊຳເໜືອ ແຂວງຫົວພັນ · Xamneua 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=20.41822&mlon=104.04456#map=17/20.41822/104.04456) 

College ວິທະຍາໄລ ທຸລະກິດ ສະໄໝຮຸ່ງເຮືອງ · Xamneua 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=20.42135&mlon=104.04623#map=17/20.42135/104.04623) 

Police station Police Station, Immigration and Foreigners Control Office · Xamneua 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=20.41564&mlon=104.04821#map=17/20.41564/104.04821) 

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 Add

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

- Hospitals3
- Restaurants1

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 Houaphan Province

- Hiem
- Huameuang
- Kuan
- Sopbao
- Viengxay
- Xamneua
- Xamtay
- Xiengkhor
- Xon

## Quick answers

- Where is Add?In Houaphan Province, Laos
- What is the population of Add?28,781 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Add?About 23 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Add?About 28 people per km²
- What borders Add?Xamneua, Xiengkhor and Xon
- How many villages are in Add?146 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Add?Settlements lie between 262 m and 1,136 m
- What is the highest point in Add?Phou Pavay (1,724 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Add?September to June
- Where is the nearest hospital to Add?Et District Hospital, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Add?Lao Development Bank, about 38 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Add?ATM, about 38 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Add?PV OIL, about 38 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Add?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Add?LA0708 (OCHA common operational dataset)