# Phoukhoune District, Louangphabang Province – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/laos/louangphabang/phoukhoune/ District · Louangphabang Province # Phoukhoune Phoukhoune is a district (muang) of Laos in Louangphabang Province. It had an estimated **27,067 people** in 2024 on 1,663 km² (about 16 per km²). 138 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 38 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 27,067people (2024) - 1,663km² - 38mapped services - 1,108 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Phoukhoune? Phoukhoune had an estimated **27,067 people** in 2024 — 5.6% of Louangphabang Province, 120th of 148 districts. There are 993 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Louangphabang Province figure of 990). Spread over 1,663 km², that is about **16 people per km²**, 116th of 148 districts. 37.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 25 across Louangphabang Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 68 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,052** 5–9 ****3,440** 10–14 ****3,560** 15–19 ****2,913** 20–24 ****2,340** 25–29 ****2,304** 30–34 ****2,371** 35–39 ****1,906** 40–44 ****1,386** 45–49 ****976** 50–54 ****780** 55–59 ****629** 60–64 ****503** 65–69 ****380** 70–74 ****244** 75–79 ****142** 80+ ****141** 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 Phoukhoune? Phoukhoune lies in [Louangphabang Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/louangphabang/), [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 5 other districts: [Kasy](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/kasy/), [Longcheng](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/longcheng/), [Phonxay](https://wherepedia.org/laos/louangphabang/phonxay/), [Phookood](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xiengkhouang/phookood/) and [Xieng Ngeun](https://wherepedia.org/laos/louangphabang/xieng-ngeun/). By area it is the 62nd largest of 148 districts in Laos. It covers 8.3% of [Louangphabang Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/louangphabang/). The centre of Phoukhoune is about 172 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. It is about 56 km from Luang Prabang, the main town of Louangphabang Province. The centre point is at 19.5080° N, 102.4936° E. Local names: ມ. ພູຄູນ . 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 Phoukhoune Open gazetteers list **138 villages, towns and localities** in Phoukhoune. Settlements here lie between about 432 m and 1,608 m above sea level (median 1,108 m). - Ban Bouampho - Ban Cha Kay - Ban Chang-Uan - Ban Chouang - Ban Dèng - Ban Hinlék - Ban Hinngôn - Ban Hinsua - Ban Houat - Ban Houay Hok - Ban Houay Say - Ban Houay-Oun - Ban Houayhat - Ban Houayhinkham - Ban Houayhua - Ban Houaylouang - Ban Houaysatèp - Ban Houayto - Ban Keo Vok - Ban Khangthôn - Ban Konghoy-Sam - Ban Konghoy-Si - Ban Kongphan - Ban Kèchoulou - Ban Kétông - Ban La Xa - Ban Lao Ta - Ban Laogna - Ban Laokay - Ban Longkhang - Ban Luang Mi - Ban Lucheuyphou - Ban Mènon - Ban Môkkôk - Ban Nakham - Ban Nakun - Ban Nam Lao - Ban Nam Phat - Ban Namkèn - Ban Nammadao - Ban Namnoy - Ban Namphay - Ban Nampho - Ban Namsa - Ban Namsa-Ao - Ban Namting - Ban Namuang - Ban Namxeun - Ban Namxo - Ban Nathong - Ban Nong-On - Ban Nong-Ôn - Ban Pao - Ban Pha-Ai-Nua - Ban Pha-Ai-Tai - Ban Phahan - Ban Phahoung - Ban Phakéng - Ban Phalangmou - Ban Phalék - Ban Phangeun - Ban Phasouamnang - Ban Phatam - Ban Phia - Ban Phiali - Ban Pho Da - Ban Pho Kham - Ban Pho Son - Ban Pho Tout - Ban Phokèo - Ban Pholai - Ban Phomoun - Ban Phou Soung - Ban Phoukhoun - Ban Phouleuy - Ban Phoulouang - Ban Phoutaxe - Ban Phouxeun - Ban Phônsaat - Ban Poungpha - Ban Samang - Ban Samianpao - Ban Samthi - Ban Sanam Hay - Ban Sanphou - Ban Singkèo - Ban Singthong - Ban Souanmak - Ban Sèn Done Mông - Ban Sèn Khun - Ban Sèn Kuang - Ban Sèn Kôm - Ban Sèn Luong - Ban Sèn Mon Khong - Ban Sènbounmi - Ban Sènchan - Ban Sèngnot - Ban Sènhôm - Ban Sènpan-Gna - Ban Sènsavan - Ban Thafong - Ban Thao Duong - Ban Thao Khing - Ban Thao Meu - Ban Thao Muong - Ban Thaoboun-Houayhat - Ban Thaovot - Ban Thôngsata - Ban Viangchaleun - Ban Viangkèo - Ban Viangsamai - Ban Viangthong - Ban Xaythong - Ban Xieng Sy - Bangkalo - Houaysaten - Lakha - Lao Toua - Longmiang - Longpot - Na Nan - Nammadao - Phakeng-Gnai - Phakeng-Noy - Phakeo - Phonxai - Phou-Soung - Phoukhoun - Phoukhounnoi - Phouleuy - Phouviang-Gnai - Samyekphoukhoun - Sensi - Somboun - Thaolaolu - Viengkham - Xai-Oudom - Xiangphong 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 Phoukhoune Named natural and historic features inside Phoukhoune, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 31 rivers and streams. - Houay Hat - Houay Khagnong - Houay Pakxa - Houay Poung - Houay Poungpha - Houay Sai - Houay Senhin - Houay Tongmadeu - Houay Xaia - Houay Xaki - Houay Xok - Houay Xuhun - Nam Chao - Nam Chao - Nam Cheu - Nam Chi - Nam Hôn - Nam Kan - Nam Kang - Nam Ken - Nam Ken - Nam Lao - Nam Madao - Nam Phat …and 7 more. ### Hills and mountains 42 mountains; 3 hills; 1 peak. - Phou Dapho · 1,996 m - Phou Longpôt · 1,987 m - Phou Phaday · 1,770 m - Phou Phalangmou · 1,762 m - Phou Fa-Nua · 1,679 m - Phou Palao-Nua · 1,678 m - Phou Houat · 1,675 m - Phou Palao-Tai · 1,648 m - Phou Khoun · 1,614 m - Phou Mailan · 1,596 m - Pha Lôm · 1,582 m - Phou Taxé · 1,576 m - Phou Kèokhontok · 1,557 m - Pha Longpôt · 1,549 m - Phou Xiangphét · 1,524 m - Phou Soung · 1,489 m - Phou Fa-Tai · 1,486 m - Phou Madao · 1,486 m - Phou Tounèk · 1,469 m - Phou Heun · 1,468 m - Phou Namkan · 1,464 m - Phou Mieng · 1,460 m - Pha Poungphi · 1,439 m - Pha Héhé · 1,421 m …and 22 more. ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Dengnôn Longpôt 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 Phoukhoune and the best time to visit In Phoukhoune, the warmest month is May (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Dec (18 °C). About 967 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (219 mm) and the driest Feb (6 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to May**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 18 11 Feb 20 6 Mar 23 29 Apr 25 57 May 25 118 Jun 24 121 Jul 24 197 Aug 23 219 Sep 23 130 Oct 22 52 Nov 20 18 Dec 18 9 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Phoukhoune Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Phakengnoy Health Center · Phoukhoune 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.51474&mlon=102.40858#map=17/19.51474/102.40858) Bank Western Union · Kasy 40 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.23240&mlon=102.25449#map=17/19.23240/102.25449) Petrol pump Drummed Fuel · Phoukhoune 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.45938&mlon=102.54928#map=17/19.45938/102.54928) Hotel Guesthouse · Phoukhoune 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.50377&mlon=102.41592#map=17/19.50377/102.41592) School Phou Soung Primary School · Phoukhoune 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.47082&mlon=102.48745#map=17/19.47082/102.48745) Police station Phoukhoun Police Station · Phoukhoune 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.43908&mlon=102.42733#map=17/19.43908/102.42733) 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 Phoukhoune Places mapped inside Phoukhoune in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals6 - Petrol pumps7 - Hotels16 - Schools1 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants6 - Police stations1 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 Louangphabang Province - Chomphet - Luangprabang - Nambak - Nan - Ngoi - Pak Xeng - Park Ou - Phonthong - Phonxay - Viengkham - Xieng Ngeun ## Quick answers - Where is Phoukhoune?In Louangphabang Province, Laos - What is the population of Phoukhoune?27,067 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Phoukhoune?About 21 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Phoukhoune?About 16 people per km² - What borders Phoukhoune?Kasy, Longcheng, Phonxay, Phookood and Xieng Ngeun - How many villages are in Phoukhoune?138 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Phoukhoune?Settlements lie between 432 m and 1,608 m - What is the highest point in Phoukhoune?Phou Dapho (1,996 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Phoukhoune?October to May - Where is the nearest hospital to Phoukhoune?Phakengnoy Health Center, about 8.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Phoukhoune?Western Union, about 40 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Phoukhoune?Drummed Fuel, about 8.0 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Phoukhoune?6 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Phoukhoune?7 mapped - What is the P-code of Phoukhoune?LA0611 (OCHA common operational dataset)