# Phongsaly Province, Laos – Districts, Population & Map

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Province · Laos 

# Phongsaly Province

Phongsaly Province is a province of Laos. It had an estimated **198,321 people** in 2024 on 15,494 km² (about 13 per km²). Its main town is Phôngsali. It is divided into 7 districts. 876 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 155 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 198,321people (2024)
- 15,494km²
- 7districts
- 155mapped services

## How many people live in Phongsaly Province?

Phongsaly Province had an estimated **198,321 people** in 2024 — 2.6% of Lao People's Democratic Republic, 15th of 18 provinces. There are 980 women for every 1,000 men (below the Lao People's Democratic Republic figure of 997). Spread over 15,494 km², that is about **13 people per km²**, the least densely populated of 18 provinces.

33.1% of people are children under 15 and 4.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 26 across Lao People's Democratic Republic). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 61 children and older people.

0–4 ****20,954**

5–9 ****22,117**

10–14 ****22,566**

15–19 ****21,720**

20–24 ****18,043**

25–29 ****14,573**

30–34 ****13,334**

35–39 ****13,847**

40–44 ****11,313**

45–49 ****9,446**

50–54 ****8,353**

55–59 ****6,877**

60–64 ****5,415**

65–69 ****4,264**

70–74 ****2,601**

75–79 ****1,637**

80+ ****1,261**

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 Phongsaly Province?

Phongsaly Province lies in [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 2 other provinces: [Louangphabang Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/louangphabang/) and [Oudomxai Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/oudomxai/). By area it is the 5th largest of 18 provinces in Laos. It covers 6.7% of [Lao People's Democratic Republic](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). The centre of Phongsaly Province is about 413 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. The centre point is at 21.6670° N, 102.2213° E. Local names: ຜົ້ງສາລີ .

Source: [National Geographic Department (NGD) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-lao).

## Districts of Phongsaly Province

District People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Nhot Ou](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/nhot-ou/) 33,760 11 3,036 127 28 

[Boontay](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/boontay/) 30,425 22 1,372 104 15 

[May](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/may/) 29,571 11 2,751 185 20 

[Khua](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/khua/) 27,548 16 1,686 191 35 

[Boon Neua](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/boon-neua/) 26,651 23 1,182 71 18 

[Samphanh](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/samphanh/) 26,406 10 2,617 105 8 

[Phongsaly](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/phongsaly/) 23,960 8 2,851 126 31 

Source: [National Geographic Department (NGD) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-lao); [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).

## Villages and localities in Phongsaly Province

Open gazetteers list **876 villages, towns and localities** in Phongsaly Province. The largest with a recorded population: Phôngsali (13,500), Ban Boun-Nua (3,855), Ban Lixingxô (1,341), Ban Acholaosa (1,341), Houay Nga Na Song (1,192) and Ban Lolil Lassa (480). Settlements here lie between about 353 m and 1,607 m above sea level (median 912 m).

- A Ta Chai
- Ai Fang
- Aseu
- Aya
- Ban Achang
- Ban Acholaosa
- Ban Agna-Mai
- Ban Akhapoupong
- Ban Ami-Nua
- Ban Ami-Tai
- Ban Aseuy
- Ban Avu
- Ban Aya-Kao
- Ban Aychô
- Ban Aychônampok
- Ban Bakông
- Ban Bamkha
- Ban Batha
- Ban Beulaochou
- Ban Bo May
- Ban Bodèng
- Ban Bohat
- Ban Bokhoun
- Ban Boké
- Ban Bomang
- Ban Bosao
- Ban Botay
- Ban Bouamphan-Kao
- Ban Bouamphan-Mai
- Ban Bouamphôm
- Ban Boun-Gnang
- Ban Boun-Nua
- Ban Boun-Tai
- Ban Chabu-Nua
- Ban Chabu-Tai
- Ban Chaho
- Ban Chahô
- Ban Chakhamdèng
- Ban Chakhamlu
- Ban Chakhampao
- Ban Chakoun
- Ban Chala-Kao
- Ban Chala-Mai
- Ban Chalouang-Mai
- Ban Chalouangli
- Ban Chalé
- Ban Chameuy
- Ban Chamè
- Ban Chandé
- Ban Changtuan
- Ban Chanmai
- Ban Chanmai-Kao
- Ban Chaohosentham
- Ban Chaophou
- Ban Chapagna
- Ban Chaphiou
- Ban Chavang-Noy
- Ban Cheuyya
- Ban Chiamuay
- Ban Chichô
- Ban Chili
- Ban Chomchiang-Kang
- Ban Chomchèo
- Ban Chomchèo-Kao
- Ban Chompho
- Ban Chomvan
- Ban Chomxôn
- Ban Choningon
- Ban Choun
- Ban Choungloung
- Ban Chum
- Ban Chénsan
- Ban Danxaydèn
- Ban Dao-Nua
- Ban Dao-Tai
- Ban Dapkachok
- Ban Dokkham
- Ban Don-Gneng
- Ban Donchay
- Ban Donxay
- Ban Dua
- Ban Dông-Tai
- Ban Enlu
- Ban Eupeuching
- Ban Euyalao-Noy
- Ban Fanghai-Nua
- Ban Gna-Kao
- Ban Gnagnoung
- Ban Gnakha
- Ban Gnang-Nua
- Ban Gnang-Tai
- Ban Gnangpa
- Ban Gnay-Tai
- Ban Gnot-Houayyeuy
- Ban Gnénioutoum
- Ban Hadum
- Ban Hatcha
- Ban Hatchan-Nua
- Ban Hatchan-Tai
- Ban Hatdi
- Ban Hatdén
- Ban Hatko
- Ban Hatlan
- Ban Hatnang
- Ban Hatnga-Nua
- Ban Hatnga-Tai
- Ban Hatphuak
- Ban Hatpon
- Ban Hatxa
- Ban Hatxeuy
- Ban Hatxông
- Ban Hin
- Ban Houadèng
- Ban Houana
- Ban Houanamban
- Ban Houanga
- Ban Houangtaignè
- Ban Houaphimo
- Ban Houay-An
- Ban Houay-Ang-Gnai
- Ban Houay-Ang-Noy
- Ban Houay-Ou
- Ban Houay-Oun
- Ban Houaycha
- Ban Houaychanum
- Ban Houaychik-Nua
- Ban Houaychik-Tai
- Ban Houaydoy
- Ban Houaygna
- Ban Houayhai
- Ban Houayhè
- Ban Houayhôk
- Ban Houayhôé
- Ban Houayka
- Ban Houaykang
- Ban Houayla
- Ban Houaylik
- Ban Houaylot
- Ban Houaylou
- Ban Houaylèng
- Ban Houaylék
- Ban Houaylô
- Ban Houaylô-Nua
- Ban Houaymouan
- Ban Houayna
- Ban Houaynam
- Ban Houayngeun
- Ban Houaypa
- Ban Houaypak
- Ban Houayphiang
- Ban Houayphouk
- Ban Houayphè
- Ban Houayphôn
- Ban Houayphôt
- Ban Houaypoumhai
- Ban Houaypoung
- Ban Houaypèng-Tai
- Ban Houaypông
- Ban Houaysala
- Ban Houaysalouang-Nua
- Ban Houaysalouang-Tai
- Ban Houaysat
- Ban Houaysing
- Ban Houaysèn
- Ban Houaythong
- Ban Houaytou
- Ban Houayvang
- Ban Houayvay
- Ban Houayxang
- Ban Houayxi
- Ban Houayyung
- Ban Hounxianghoung
- Ban Houymang
- Ban Hoyva
- Ban Hôm
- Ban Ilak
- Ban Ka
- Ban Kading
- Ban Kang
- Ban Kangchi
- Ban Kangsan
- Ban Kaohô
- Ban Kaosan
- Ban Kaoxang
- Ban Kha Poué Chi
- Ban Khai
- Ban Khakho
- Ban Kham-Tai
- Ban Khamkhoun
- Ban Khan
- Ban Khana
- Ban Khang
- Ban Khapousa
- Ban Khasala
- Ban Khasela
- Ban Kheu
- Ban Kheusan
- Ban Khoa
- Ban Khodèng
- Ban Khomèn
- Ban Khonnammou
- Ban Khounmou-Noy
- Ban Khounmoulouang
- Ban Khounsouk-Noy
- Ban Khounsouklouang
- Ban Khèmbo
- Ban Kiou
- Ban Kioukam
- Ban Kiouklim
- Ban Kiouklè
- Ban Kioupôk
- Ban Ko
- Ban Komen Kao
- Ban Konghang
- Ban Kongkhoum
- Ban Kongpalay
- Ban Kongsani
- Ban Konsito
- Ban Koungchom
- Ban Kounglit
- Ban Koungtlim
- Ban Koungtlou
- Ban Kxa
- Ban Kènghi
- Ban Kèngkhoun
- Ban Kènglouang
- Ban Kèngvèng
- Ban Kôcha
- Ban Kôkkhô
- Ban Kôkngiou
- Ban Kôkngiou-Mai
- Ban Kôkphao
- Ban Kôksôm
- Ban La
- Ban La Sa Kham
- Ban Laha
- Ban Lahang
- Ban Lahang-Noy
- Ban Lan
- Ban Lang-Nè
- Ban Langkhak
- Ban Langkit
- Ban Lanpa
- Ban Lantouy-Gnai
- Ban Lantouy-Noy
- Ban Laoko
- Ban Laoli
- Ban Laolong
- Ban Laolép
- Ban Laoma
- Ban Laomèo
- Ban Laoméochai
- Ban Laopan
- Ban Laopanlouang
- Ban Laopaochai
- Ban Laophouchai
- Ban Laophouchay
- Ban Laosing
- Ban Laosou
- Ban Laosèn
- Ban Laothèn
- Ban Laotiao
- Ban Laoxè
- Ban Lasa
- Ban Lasa Laeu
- Ban Lasa-Kao
- Ban Lasa-Mai
- Ban Latousan
- Ban Latvan
- Ban Laxa
- Ban Laxam
- Ban Likna
- Ban Limungchai
- Ban Lixingxô
- Ban Lo Pha
- Ban Lolil Lassa
- Ban Longsang
- Ban Longtang
- Ban Lontan
- Ban Lusanmô
- Ban Lôn
- Ban Lôngthang-Kao
- Ban Lôngthang-Mai
- Ban Lôngthang-Nua
- Ban Lôngthang-Tai
- Ban Lôphagna
- Ban Ma
- Ban Mai
- Ban Mai-Nahôk
- Ban Mai-Naliveuy
- Ban Maka-Noy
- Ban Makalouang
- Ban Makmong
- Ban Malitao
- Ban Mang
- Ban Maochaolouang
- Ban Monsavan
- Ban Mouchiteuka
- Ban Moukki
- Ban Moukkikang
- Ban Muang-Ou-Nua
- Ban Muang-Ou-Tai
- Ban Muanghat-Hin
- Ban Muangva
- Ban Muangyo
- Ban Mèo
- Ban Ménkouapoung
- Ban Môk-Ak
- Ban Môkchala
- Ban Môkgnôm
- Ban Môkkoang
- Ban Môkkok-Nôy
- Ban Môkkôk-Mai
- Ban Môkkông-Kao
- Ban Môklôm
- Ban Môngchao-Noy
- Ban Na
- Ban Na Them
- Ban Na-Ou
- Ban Na-Ô
- Ban Nabok
- Ban Naboua
- Ban Nadanglouang
- Ban Nafay-Noy
- Ban Nagnao
- Ban Naignang
- Ban Nakham
- Ban Nakhoua
- Ban Nakông
- Ban Nalouang
- Ban Nalusang
- Ban Nalè
- Ban Nam Bon
- Ban Nam Le
- Ban Nam Nua
- Ban Nam Sing
- Ban Nam-Om
- Ban Namaèk
- Ban Nambon-Nua
- Ban Nambon-Tai
- Ban Namboun-Kao
- Ban Namboun-Mai
- Ban Namgnouan
- Ban Namgnén
- Ban Namhai
- Ban Namhon
- Ban Namhoun
- Ban Namhua
- Ban Namkhi
- Ban Namkhoun
- Ban Namlan-Noy
- Ban Namleng
- Ban Namli
- Ban Namlong-Kao
- Ban Namlong-Mai
- Ban Namloy
- Ban Namlèng
- Ban Namma
- Ban Namma-Nua
- Ban Namma-Tai
- Ban Namnga
- Ban Namnèn
- Ban Nampa
- Ban Namphè
- Ban Nampun
- Ban Nampông
- Ban Namsa
- Ban Namxang
- Ban Napo
- Ban Napôsang-Mai
- Ban Naten
- Ban Nathong
- Ban Natou Village
- Ban Natoun
- Ban Navay
- Ban Ngay-Nua
- Ban Ngay-Tai
- Ban Ngithang
- Ban Ngong-Nua
- Ban Ngông-Tai
- Ban Nonghèo
- Ban Nongkham
- Ban Noua
- Ban Noy
- Ban Noy-Khèng
- Ban Noy-O
- Ban Oa-Tai
- Ban Ou
- Ban Ouang
- Ban Oudôm
- Ban Oupao
- Ban Oupao-Nua
- Ban Pacha
- Ban Pachantan
- Ban Paicho
- Ban Pak-Houayyeuy
- Ban Pakban
- Ban Pakgnouan
- Ban Pakha
- Ban Pakkhalouang

…and 476 more.

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 Phongsaly Province

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

### Water

442 rivers and streams.

- Houay Aka
- Houay Apého
- Houay At
- Houay Balo
- Houay Botay
- Houay Bouha
- Houay Cha
- Houay Cha
- Houay Chabu
- Houay Chameung
- Houay Changphahô
- Houay Chanum
- Houay Chik
- Houay Chikoum
- Houay Chilonghô
- Houay Chim
- Houay Chinghô
- Houay Dao
- Houay Dao-Gnai
- Houay Deng
- Houay Doching
- Houay Dèn
- Houay Dèng
- Houay Dén

…and 418 more.

### Coast and islands

15 beaches.

- Hat Huyén
- Hat Kha
- Hat Kha
- Hat Kimpahan
- Hat Kipo
- Hat Kit
- Hat Kovén
- Hat Kua
- Hat Lu
- Hat Lè
- Hat Léng
- Hat On
- Hat Pok
- Hat Song
- Hat Sèntaó

### Hills and mountains

290 mountains; 14 hills; 6 mountain passes; 4 peaks.

- Ban Sian Tai · 1,849 m
- Phu Pha Sang · 1,788 m
- Phou Den Dinh · 1,770 m
- Phou Sanchianpô · 1,752 m
- Phou Sanchianpô-Tai · 1,746 m
- Phou Kheutxeusan · 1,734 m
- Phou Taloungsan · 1,731 m
- Y Ma Ho · 1,725 m
- Phou Poudé · 1,716 m
- Phou Sanliangtong · 1,712 m
- Phou Kaosan · 1,701 m
- Phou Pialông · 1,696 m
- Phu Pa Lồng · 1,681 m
- Phou Namban · 1,669 m
- Phou Pachaisan · 1,666 m
- Phou Thonghinho · 1,665 m
- Phou Longthang · 1,660 m
- Phou Suyhochinsan · 1,651 m
- Phou Namla · 1,650 m
- Phou Tôngchongsan · 1,648 m
- Phou Loa · 1,644 m
- Phou Dangtseusan · 1,643 m
- Phou Khokhai · 1,630 m
- Phou Makaysan · 1,623 m

…and 290 more.

### Getting around

1 airport; 1 airfield.

- Ban Muang-Ou-Tai Airfield
- Boun Neua Airport

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 Phongsaly Province and the best time to visit

In Phongsaly Province, the warmest month is May (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Dec (15 °C). About 1,192 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (245 mm) and the driest Feb (12 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 15 27 

Feb 18 12 

Mar 21 35 

Apr 24 74 

May 25 138 

Jun 25 161 

Jul 24 245 

Aug 24 244 

Sep 23 128 

Oct 21 72 

Nov 18 36 

Dec 15 18 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Phongsaly Province

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

- Hospitals41
- Banks6
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps14
- Hotels62
- Schools1
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants28

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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Phongsaly Province?In Laos
- What is the population of Phongsaly Province?198,321 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Phongsaly Province?About 23 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Phongsaly Province?About 13 people per km²
- What borders Phongsaly Province?Louangphabang Province and Oudomxai Province
- How many villages are in Phongsaly Province?876 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Phongsaly Province?Settlements lie between 353 m and 1,607 m
- What is the highest point in Phongsaly Province?Ban Sian Tai (1,849 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Phongsaly Province?October to April
- How many hospitals are in Phongsaly Province?41 mapped
- How many banks are in Phongsaly Province?6 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Phongsaly Province?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Phongsaly Province?14 mapped
- What is the P-code of Phongsaly Province?LA02 (OCHA common operational dataset)