# Sopbao District, Houaphan Province – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/laos/houaphan/sopbao/ District · Houaphan Province # Sopbao Sopbao is a district (muang) of Laos in Houaphan Province. It had an estimated **27,329 people** in 2024 on 1,034 km² (about 26 per km²). 162 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 27,329people (2024) - 1,034km² - 5mapped services - 393 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Sopbao? Sopbao had an estimated **27,329 people** in 2024 — 8.6% of Houaphan Province, 118th of 148 districts. There are 981 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Houaphan Province figure of 978). Spread over 1,034 km², that is about **26 people per km²**, 79th of 148 districts. 33.9% of people are children under 15 and 5.0% 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 64 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,964** 5–9 ****3,138** 10–14 ****3,161** 15–19 ****2,836** 20–24 ****2,721** 25–29 ****2,170** 30–34 ****1,552** 35–39 ****1,681** 40–44 ****1,545** 45–49 ****1,306** 50–54 ****1,206** 55–59 ****940** 60–64 ****750** 65–69 ****575** 70–74 ****354** 75–79 ****218** 80+ ****212** 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 Sopbao? Sopbao lies in [Houaphan Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/houaphan/), [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 3 other districts: [Viengxay](https://wherepedia.org/laos/houaphan/viengxay/), [Xamneua](https://wherepedia.org/laos/houaphan/xamneua/) and [Xiengkhor](https://wherepedia.org/laos/houaphan/xiengkhor/). By area it is the 102nd largest of 148 districts in Laos. It covers 6.0% of [Houaphan Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/houaphan/). The centre of Sopbao is about 353 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. It is about 45 km from Xam Nua, the main town of Houaphan Province. The centre point is at 20.6508° N, 104.3919° E. Local names: ມ. ສົບເບົາ . 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 Sopbao Open gazetteers list **162 villages, towns and localities** in Sopbao. The largest with a recorded population: Ban Sôp-Hao (786), Ban Pahang (611), Ban Phalong (441), Ban Longtong (402), Muang Hom (372) and Ban Muangdung (363). Settlements here lie between about 197 m and 1,319 m above sea level (median 393 m). - Ba.Pakhom - Ba.Phoutheng - Ban Bay - Ban Bo - Ban Bong - Ban Bô - Ban Co Kien - Ban Co Lang - Ban Danhang - Ban Danhôm - Ban Ha Luong - Ban Haosèn - Ban Hatxan - Ban Ho - Ban Houaycha - Ban Houaydék - Ban Houayhôk - Ban Houaykhoun - Ban Houayngeum - Ban Houayngeum (1) - Ban Houaytiang - Ban Houaytoung - Ban Houayxang - Ban Hèng - Ban Kang - Ban Kangkat - Ban Katong - Ban Khonsi - Ban Khôngsao - Ban Kongkhoun - Ban La - Ban Lagnè - Ban Lath - Ban Long Sang - Ban Longtip - Ban Longtong - Ban Mat - Ban Mon - Ban Mouan - Ban Muangdung - Ban Muanghang - Ban Muanglong - Ban Mèo - Ban Na - Ban Na Ang - Ban Na Chomlom - Ban Na Hao - Ban Na Keo - Ban Na Koua - Ban Na Tan - Ban Nagnôm - Ban Naka-Nua - Ban Naka-Tai - Ban Nakham - Ban Nakhoun - Ban Naliou - Ban Naluang - Ban Nalôk - Ban Namai - Ban Nangoua - Ban Nangôn - Ban Napan - Ban Naphiang - Ban Napung - Ban Nasoup - Ban Natai - Ban Naxai - Ban Naxon - Ban Ngia - Ban Nong Lat - Ban Pahang - Ban Pahôk - Ban Pakhôm - Ban Phalong - Ban Phangxay - Ban Phatheup - Ban Phiangngè - Ban Phong - Ban Phou Théng - Ban Phouthéng - Ban Phya Kham - Ban Phônhang - Ban Phônxay - Ban Po - Ban Pong - Ban Sala - Ban Sam Linh - Ban Son - Ban Son Khoua - Ban Sop Phu - Ban Suoi Bao - Ban Sôp-Hao - Ban Sôpbao - Ban Sôppoung - Ban Talang - Ban Tat - Ban Tat Kouang - Ban Tat-Nua - Ban Tau - Ban Ton - Ban Toung - Ban Va - Ban Veung - Ban Vong - Ban Xanot - Bo - Bon - Dan-Hao - Danhang - Danhom - Hangsen - Houayhiang - Houaykhoun - Houayngeum - Houaytoung - Kanghao - Kanglong - Kham Sô - Khangkat - Kongkhoun - Longngeun - Longtong - Muang Hom - Muanghang - Muanglong - Na Luong - Na-Mai - Na-Om - Na-On - Nabung - Nagnom - Naka - Nakhamhang - Nakhamhao - Nalok - Nam Lat - Nangoua - Napan - Napham - Naphiang - Nasoun - Nasua - Naxon - Pahang - Pakhom-Gnai - Pakhom-Noy - Pakhom-Pet - Phalong - Phiangfuang - Phiangxai - Phonhang - Phonxai - Phonxay - Pong - Pung - Sopbao - Sophao - Suoi Lap - Talang - Tong Long - Vianghang - ບ້ານ 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 Sopbao Named natural and historic features inside Sopbao, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 16 rivers and streams. - Houay Bao - Houay Bouan - Houay Hôk - Houay Ngum - Houay Sua - Houay Talang - Houay Va - Houay Xay - Houay Xouaylao - Houay Xouaypa - Nam Bông - Nam Hang - Nam Hao - Nam Houaycha - Nam Hôm - Nam Long ### Hills and mountains 39 mountains. - Pha Luong · 1,862 m - Phou Pha · 1,610 m - Phou Ngeum · 1,557 m - Phou Ha · 1,455 m - Phou Houaycha · 1,387 m - Phou Lèng · 1,352 m - Phou Chom · 1,347 m - Phou Pon · 1,284 m - Phou Pako · 1,268 m - Phou Lèo-Nua · 1,213 m - Phou Chom · 1,201 m - Phou Longpét · 1,200 m - Phou Taén · 1,190 m - Phou Lôm · 1,127 m - Phou Lèo-Tai · 1,118 m - Phou An · 1,108 m - Phou Lôngka · 1,073 m - Phou Choklon · 1,037 m - Phou Thènpho · 1,030 m - Phou Ngua · 1,012 m - Phou Na · 975 m - Phou Thouan · 967 m - Phou Hao · 966 m - Phou Lomhao · 940 m …and 15 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 Sopbao and the best time to visit In Sopbao, the warmest month is Jun (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Dec (14 °C). About 1,054 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (221 mm) and the driest Feb (11 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 14 19 Feb 17 11 Mar 20 34 Apr 24 61 May 25 124 Jun 26 120 Jul 25 182 Aug 24 221 Sep 23 137 Oct 21 95 Nov 18 32 Dec 14 17 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sopbao Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Sopbao Community Hospital · Sopbao 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=20.71241&mlon=104.38497#map=17/20.71241/104.38497) Petrol pump Fuel Station · Viengxay 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=20.41934&mlon=104.23068#map=17/20.41934/104.23068) Hotel Leena Vilavongsa Guesthouse · Sopbao 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=20.70934&mlon=104.38429#map=17/20.70934/104.38429) School ໂຮງຮຽນສາມັນກິນນອນຊົນເຜົ່າ ແຂວງຫົວພັນ · Viengxay 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=20.42238&mlon=104.22259#map=17/20.42238/104.22259) 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 Sopbao Places mapped inside Sopbao in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Hotels1 - Restaurants2 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 - Add - Hiem - Huameuang - Kuan - Viengxay - Xamneua - Xamtay - Xiengkhor - Xon ## Quick answers - Where is Sopbao?In Houaphan Province, Laos - What is the population of Sopbao?27,329 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Sopbao?About 23 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Sopbao?About 26 people per km² - What borders Sopbao?Viengxay, Xamneua and Xiengkhor - How many villages are in Sopbao?162 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Sopbao?Settlements lie between 197 m and 1,319 m - What is the highest point in Sopbao?Pha Luong (1,862 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Sopbao?October to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Sopbao?Sopbao Community Hospital, about 6.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sopbao?Fuel Station, about 31 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Sopbao?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Sopbao?LA0707 (OCHA common operational dataset)