# Pakbeng District, Oudomxai Province – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/laos/oudomxai/pakbeng/

District · Oudomxai Province 

# Pakbeng

Pakbeng is a district (muang) of Laos in Oudomxai Province. It had an estimated **34,624 people** in 2024 on 1,268 km² (about 27 per km²). 141 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 63 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 34,624people (2024)
- 1,268km²
- 63mapped services
- 776 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Pakbeng?

Pakbeng had an estimated **34,624 people** in 2024 — 9.6% of Oudomxai Province, 92nd of 148 districts. There are 1,060 women for every 1,000 men (above the Oudomxai Province figure of 1,014). Spread over 1,268 km², that is about **27 people per km²**, 76th of 148 districts.

35.0% of people are children under 15 and 4.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 23 across Oudomxai Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 64 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,101**

5–9 ****4,064**

10–14 ****3,954**

15–19 ****3,953**

20–24 ****3,540**

25–29 ****3,006**

30–34 ****2,380**

35–39 ****2,133**

40–44 ****1,718**

45–49 ****1,389**

50–54 ****1,164**

55–59 ****969**

60–64 ****815**

65–69 ****602**

70–74 ****386**

75–79 ****270**

80+ ****180**

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 Pakbeng?

Pakbeng lies in [Oudomxai Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/oudomxai/), [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 6 other districts: [Hongsa](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaignabouly/hongsa/), [Hoon](https://wherepedia.org/laos/oudomxai/hoon/), [Ngeun](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaignabouly/ngeun/), [Paktha](https://wherepedia.org/laos/bokeo/paktha/), [Pha Oudom](https://wherepedia.org/laos/bokeo/pha-oudom/) and [Xienghone](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaignabouly/xienghone/). By area it is the 88th largest of 148 districts in Laos. It covers 10.5% of [Oudomxai Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/oudomxai/). The centre of Pakbeng is about 281 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. It is about 131 km from Muang Xay, the main town of Oudomxai Province. The centre point is at 19.9822° N, 100.9825° E. Local names: ມ. ປາກແບງ .

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 Pakbeng

Open gazetteers list **141 villages, towns and localities** in Pakbeng. The largest with a recorded population: Muang Pakbèng (500). Settlements here lie between about 326 m and 1,528 m above sea level (median 776 m).

- Ban Bachéng
- Ban Bômvèn
- Ban Chom-Ôn
- Ban Chomhouat
- Ban Chomlè-Gnai
- Ban Chomlè-Noy
- Ban Chomphou
- Ban Chomsén
- Ban Chomxang
- Ban Chomxang-Dông
- Ban Chomxanggnèn
- Ban Chèng
- Ban Donna
- Ban Donxai
- Ban Dônggning
- Ban Gnai
- Ban Hai-Nua
- Ban Hai-Tai
- Ban Houayka
- Ban Houaylao
- Ban Houaymông
- Ban Houaynampa
- Ban Houaythom
- Ban Houaytoy
- Ban Houayxèng
- Ban Houayxèng-Hua
- Ban Kaeun
- Ban Kalôm
- Ban Kang
- Ban Kataytop
- Ban Khak
- Ban Kham
- Ban Khong
- Ban Khèngkhan
- Ban Khôkkha
- Ban Khôksout
- Ban Khôktha
- Ban Khôm
- Ban Kiouthôm
- Ban Kongvan
- Ban Kongvang
- Ban Kèngsa
- Ban Kèngvè
- Ban La
- Ban Lai
- Ban Lamphén
- Ban Langching
- Ban Langkay
- Ban Longbong
- Ban Longpan
- Ban Longsèn
- Ban Longyong
- Ban Lonxai-Mai
- Ban Louangtông
- Ban Manphing
- Ban Mondon
- Ban Môkchong
- Ban Môkchông
- Ban Môkkachok
- Ban Môkkavi
- Ban Môkkhè
- Ban Môkkhô
- Ban Môkkhô-Gnai
- Ban Môkkhô-Kang
- Ban Môkkhô-Noy
- Ban Môkko
- Ban Môkloy
- Ban Môkpalai
- Ban Môkphay
- Ban Môksatong
- Ban Môksouk
- Ban Môksoy
- Ban Môkvat
- Ban Môkvén
- Ban Na
- Ban Nam-Én
- Ban Namleum
- Ban Namyén
- Ban Ngiou
- Ban Ngom
- Ban Ngon
- Ban Nonglông
- Ban Pakngeuy
- Ban Phalom
- Ban Phiang
- Ban Pholak
- Ban Phoulang
- Ban Phoulouang
- Ban Phousoung
- Ban Ping
- Ban Tangchong
- Ban Tangon
- Ban Tatangdou
- Ban Thinkèo
- Ban Tingon
- Ban Tomhai
- Ban Tong
- Ban Vangchin
- Chomleng-Noy
- Chomleng-Yai
- Chomphou
- Chomsen
- Chomxang-Namyen
- Doncheng
- Donsaat
- Dua
- Homxai
- Huaylao
- Huaymong
- Kaenglae
- Kang
- Katangton
- Khokka
- Khouang
- Konlang
- Langching
- Longyong
- Mokchok-Gnai
- Mokchok-Noy
- Mokka
- Mokkan
- Mokkhae
- Mokkho
- Mokkho-Gnai
- Mokpai-Kang
- Mokpai-Loum
- Moktou
- Mokwaen
- Muang Pakbèng
- Namyen
- Pakbeng
- Pakngeuy
- Phalom
- Phieng
- Phonxang
- Phouhoung
- Phouluang
- Ping
- Taengsa
- Tangon
- Tong

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 Pakbeng

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

### Water

24 rivers and streams.

- Houay Ho
- Houay Ka
- Houay Kalén
- Houay Kham
- Houay Khan
- Houay Không-Xay
- Houay Kokat
- Houay Liang
- Houay Namkhum
- Houay Namleum
- Houay Phadam
- Houay Sa
- Houay Saeung
- Houay Tam
- Houay Thom
- Houay Tiamtieng
- Houay Tông
- Houay Xèng
- Nam Bèng
- Nam Nga
- Nam Ngao
- Nam Phak
- Nam Talè
- Nam Talè

### Hills and mountains

14 mountains.

- Phou Môklat · 1,650 m
- Phou Kalangtam · 1,563 m
- Phou Môkkalangkou · 1,453 m
- Phou Louang · 1,408 m
- Phou Môkkalangpoun · 1,378 m
- Phou Kalasoum · 1,370 m
- Phou Soung · 1,365 m
- Phou Môkkhô · 1,364 m
- Phou Soung · 1,350 m
- Phou Môkkhô · 1,341 m
- Phou Phi · 1,050 m
- Pha Khan · 1,035 m
- Phou Phatay · 977 m
- Phou Namtheung · 621 m

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 Pakbeng and the best time to visit

In Pakbeng, the warmest month is May (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Dec (18 °C). About 988 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (223 mm) and the driest Feb (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to June**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 19 16 

Feb 21 5 

Mar 24 26 

Apr 26 59 

May 26 118 

Jun 26 116 

Jul 25 204 

Aug 24 223 

Sep 24 131 

Oct 23 57 

Nov 21 22 

Dec 18 12 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pakbeng

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Longnyong Health Center (Khetphoulouang) · Pakbeng 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.99566&mlon=100.96159#map=17/19.99566/100.96159) 

Bank BCEL · Pakbeng 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.89367&mlon=101.13253#map=17/19.89367/101.13253) 

ATM Laos Development Bank · Pakbeng 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.89498&mlon=101.13224#map=17/19.89498/101.13224) 

Petrol pump T T Power Co. Ltd. · Pakbeng 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.88187&mlon=101.10535#map=17/19.88187/101.10535) 

Hotel Luangsay Resort · Pakbeng 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.89024&mlon=101.11805#map=17/19.89024/101.11805) 

School Mok Pon School · Pha Oudom 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=20.05015&mlon=100.98310#map=17/20.05015/100.98310) 

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 Pakbeng

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

- Hospitals5
- Banks2
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels31
- Schools3
- Restaurants18

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 Oudomxai Province

- Beng
- Hoon
- La
- Namor
- Nga
- Xay

## Quick answers

- Where is Pakbeng?In Oudomxai Province, Laos
- What is the population of Pakbeng?34,624 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Pakbeng?About 22 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Pakbeng?About 27 people per km²
- What borders Pakbeng?Hongsa, Hoon, Ngeun, Paktha, Pha Oudom and Xienghone
- How many villages are in Pakbeng?141 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pakbeng?Settlements lie between 326 m and 1,528 m
- What is the highest point in Pakbeng?Phou Môklat (1,650 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Pakbeng?October to June
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pakbeng?Longnyong Health Center (Khetphoulouang), about 2.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Pakbeng?BCEL, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Pakbeng?Laos Development Bank, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pakbeng?T T Power Co. Ltd., about 17 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Pakbeng?5 mapped
- How many banks are in Pakbeng?2 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Pakbeng?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Pakbeng?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Pakbeng?LA0407 (OCHA common operational dataset)