# Nakay District, Khammouan Province – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/laos/khammouan/nakay/

District · Khammouan Province 

# Nakay

Nakay is a district (muang) of Laos in Khammouan Province. It had an estimated **30,906 people** in 2024 on 4,408 km² (about 7 per km²). 102 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 42 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 30,906people (2024)
- 4,408km²
- 42mapped services
- 554 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Nakay?

Nakay had an estimated **30,906 people** in 2024 — 6.8% of Khammouan Province, 103rd of 148 districts. There are 966 women for every 1,000 men (below the Khammouan Province figure of 995). Spread over 4,408 km², that is about **7 people per km²**, 144th of 148 districts.

34.8% of people are children under 15 and 4.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 26 across Khammouan Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 63 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,529**

5–9 ****3,794**

10–14 ****3,418**

15–19 ****3,217**

20–24 ****2,831**

25–29 ****2,356**

30–34 ****2,370**

35–39 ****2,161**

40–44 ****1,726**

45–49 ****1,404**

50–54 ****1,186**

55–59 ****934**

60–64 ****736**

65–69 ****524**

70–74 ****334**

75–79 ****197**

80+ ****189**

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 Nakay?

Nakay lies in [Khammouan Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/khammouan/), [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 5 other districts: [Bualapha](https://wherepedia.org/laos/khammouan/bualapha/), [Hinboon](https://wherepedia.org/laos/khammouan/hinboon/), [Khamkeuth](https://wherepedia.org/laos/bolikhamxai/khamkeuth/), [Khounkham](https://wherepedia.org/laos/khammouan/khounkham/) and [Nhommalath](https://wherepedia.org/laos/khammouan/nhommalath/). By area it is the largest of 148 districts in Laos. It covers 26.3% of [Khammouan Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/khammouan/). The centre of Nakay is about 276 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. It is about 70 km from Thakhèk, the main town of Khammouan Province. The centre point is at 17.9316° N, 105.2049° E. Local names: ມ. ນາກາຍ .

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 Nakay

Open gazetteers list **102 villages, towns and localities** in Nakay. The largest with a recorded population: Oudomsouk (2,783) and Ban Nakay-Tai (1,544). Settlements here lie between about 178 m and 746 m above sea level (median 554 m).

- Ban Ak
- Ban Ao-Nua
- Ban Ao-Tai
- Ban Bouama
- Ban Buk
- Ban Don
- Ban Dong
- Ban Donkeo
- Ban Donkèo
- Ban Douangphou
- Ban Dông
- Ban Fangdèng
- Ban He
- Ban Houaysanap
- Ban Hè
- Ban Ka Tip
- Ban Kaching
- Ban Kao-Oy-Kao
- Ban Kao-Ôy
- Ban Khamxom
- Ban Khat
- Ban Khiling
- Ban Khonkèn
- Ban Khot
- Ban Kouansam
- Ban Kouapô
- Ban Kôbông
- Ban Ma È
- Ban Mai
- Ban Malo
- Ban Meung Luang
- Ban Mouangkhai
- Ban Mouangluang
- Ban Nabao
- Ban Nabon
- Ban Nadan
- Ban Nahak
- Ban Nahang
- Ban Nahao
- Ban Nakang
- Ban Nakay-Kang
- Ban Nakay-Nua
- Ban Nakay-Tai
- Ban Nalam
- Ban Nam-Noy
- Ban Nameuy
- Ban Namneo
- Ban Namphèo
- Ban Namèo
- Ban Nasida
- Ban Nat
- Ban Natan
- Ban Nathon
- Ban Nathôn
- Ban Navang
- Ban Navang Nua
- Ban Navang Tai
- Ban Nongboua
- Ban Oualon
- Ban Phahôm
- Ban Phakphèo
- Ban Phatang
- Ban Phon Kham
- Ban Phonkho
- Ban Phônsavang
- Ban Phôsi
- Ban Poungmô
- Ban Pu
- Ban Sang
- Ban Song Khona
- Ban Songkhon
- Ban Sôp-On
- Ban Sôpmaxong
- Ban Teung
- Ban Tha Khan Keo
- Ban Tha Lang
- Ban Thaphaiban
- Ban Thong
- Ban Thông
- Ban Thôngmuang
- Ban Thôngxat
- Ban Tong
- Ban Tông
- Ban Vang Theun Kham
- Ban Vangchang
- Ban Vanghin
- Ban Vanglè
- Ban Vangyiam
- Ban Xangxok
- Ban Xeup
- Ban Xiangthong
- Ban Xoklèk
- Ban Xong
- Ban Xot
- Ban Xông
- Nakai Tai
- Nakay
- Nam Nameuy
- Nikhôm N Sam
- Oudomsouk
- Sobhia
- Thong Sèt

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 Nakay

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

### Water

54 rivers and streams; 2 lakes; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Houay Chalôy
- Houay Hak
- Houay Hak
- Houay Hè
- Houay Kalèt
- Houay Kanin
- Houay Katang
- Houay Khinôk
- Houay Lang
- Houay Lôi
- Houay Maka-Noy
- Houay Maè
- Houay Nabông
- Houay Nadan
- Houay Nameuy
- Houay Napit
- Houay Nongseu
- Houay Nouk-Lan
- Houay Noy
- Houay Paloun
- Houay Phao
- Houay Sanap
- Houay Saphong
- Houay Sarèng

…and 33 more.

### Hills and mountains

76 mountains; 5 hills; 2 peaks.

- Rao Co · 2,263 m
- Phou Kopi · 1,983 m
- Phou Yiatyô · 1,896 m
- Phou Vang · 1,886 m
- Phou Honkai · 1,833 m
- Phou Kèndouon · 1,784 m
- Phou Hua · 1,757 m
- Phou Nét · 1,442 m
- Pha Savèng · 1,437 m
- Phou Chiangman · 1,400 m
- Phou Dalai · 1,375 m
- Phou Vangliam · 1,371 m
- Phou Kounkanin · 1,364 m
- Phou Banteung · 1,335 m
- Pha Sangouay · 1,317 m
- Phou Talum · 1,296 m
- Phou Ko · 1,281 m
- Phou Song · 1,264 m
- Phou Kounkalong · 1,237 m
- Phou Katang · 1,224 m
- Phou Manli · 1,211 m
- Phou Chit · 1,179 m
- Phou Vangtak · 1,128 m
- Phou Panum · 1,122 m

…and 59 more.

### Forests and nature

2 forests; 1 nature reserve.

- Khôk Katiao
- Nakai-Nam Theun
- Thông Nongboua

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 Nakay and the best time to visit

In Nakay, the warmest month is May (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Dec (17 °C). About 1,688 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (334 mm) and the driest Jan (16 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 17 16 

Feb 20 19 

Mar 23 46 

Apr 26 65 

May 26 168 

Jun 25 183 

Jul 24 326 

Aug 24 334 

Sep 24 286 

Oct 22 184 

Nov 20 39 

Dec 17 24 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nakay

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Nahao Health Center · Nakay 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.99733&mlon=105.18868#map=17/17.99733/105.18868) 

Bank Agricultural Promotion Bank · Nakay 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.71041&mlon=105.14861#map=17/17.71041/105.14861) 

ATM APB · Khamkeuth 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.19794&mlon=104.97372#map=17/18.19794/104.97372) 

Petrol pump Petroleum in convenience store · Khamkeuth 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.04012&mlon=105.05257#map=17/18.04012/105.05257) 

Hotel Phosy Thalang Guesthouse · Nakay 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.84400&mlon=105.05274#map=17/17.84400/105.05274) 

School Open Nakai Teaching English School · Nakay 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.71536&mlon=105.14808#map=17/17.71536/105.14808) 

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 Nakay

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

- Hospitals5
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps4
- Hotels20
- Schools1
- Restaurants11

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 Khammouan Province

- Bualapha
- Hinboon
- Khounkham
- Mahaxay
- Nhommalath
- Nongbok
- Thakhek
- Xaybuathong
- Xebangfay

## Quick answers

- Where is Nakay?In Khammouan Province, Laos
- What is the population of Nakay?30,906 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nakay?About 23 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nakay?About 7 people per km²
- What borders Nakay?Bualapha, Hinboon, Khamkeuth, Khounkham and Nhommalath
- How many villages are in Nakay?102 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nakay?Settlements lie between 178 m and 746 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Nakay?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Nakay?Rao Co (2,263 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nakay?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nakay?Nahao Health Center, about 7.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nakay?Agricultural Promotion Bank, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Nakay?APB, about 38 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nakay?Petroleum in convenience store, about 20 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Nakay?5 mapped
- How many banks are in Nakay?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Nakay?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nakay?LA1207 (OCHA common operational dataset)