# Boon Neua District, Phongsaly Province – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/boon-neua/ District · Phongsaly Province # Boon Neua Boon Neua is a district (muang) of Laos in Phongsaly Province. It had an estimated **26,651 people** in 2024 on 1,182 km² (about 23 per km²). 71 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 18 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 26,651people (2024) - 1,182km² - 18mapped services - 961 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Boon Neua? Boon Neua had an estimated **26,651 people** in 2024 — 13.4% of Phongsaly Province, 122nd of 148 districts. There are 983 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Phongsaly Province figure of 980). Spread over 1,182 km², that is about **23 people per km²**, 94th of 148 districts. 30.5% of people are children under 15 and 4.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 23 across Phongsaly Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,425** 5–9 ****2,589** 10–14 ****3,118** 15–19 ****3,105** 20–24 ****2,551** 25–29 ****1,851** 30–34 ****1,755** 35–39 ****2,034** 40–44 ****1,728** 45–49 ****1,396** 50–54 ****1,165** 55–59 ****915** 60–64 ****728** 65–69 ****567** 70–74 ****323** 75–79 ****199** 80+ ****202** 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 Boon Neua? Boon Neua lies in [Phongsaly Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/), [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 3 other districts: [Boontay](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/boontay/), [Nhot Ou](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/nhot-ou/) and [Phongsaly](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/phongsaly/). By area it is the 93rd largest of 148 districts in Laos. It covers 7.6% of [Phongsaly Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/). The centre of Boon Neua is about 421 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. It is about 25 km from Phôngsali, the main town of Phongsaly Province. The centre point is at 21.6856° N, 101.8550° E. Local names: ມ. ບຸນເໜືອ . 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 Boon Neua Open gazetteers list **71 villages, towns and localities** in Boon Neua. The largest with a recorded population: Ban Boun-Nua (3,855). Settlements here lie between about 628 m and 1,375 m above sea level (median 961 m). - Ban Bomang - Ban Boun-Nua - Ban Dao-Nua - Ban Dao-Tai - Ban Don-Gneng - Ban Donxay - Ban Dua - Ban Dông-Tai - Ban Houay-Ang-Gnai - Ban Houay-Ang-Noy - Ban Houaylék - Ban Houaylô - Ban Houaylô-Nua - Ban Houaypông - Ban Houaytou - Ban Houayyung - Ban Hôm - Ban Kaosan - Ban Khan - Ban Khapousa - Ban Khèmbo - Ban Kiou - Ban Ko - Ban Mai-Naliveuy - Ban Mang - Ban Muangyo - Ban Mèo - Ban Nalè - Ban Namboun-Kao - Ban Namboun-Mai - Ban Namphè - Ban Napo - Ban Ngay-Nua - Ban Noy - Ban Pakha - Ban Pakkhalouang - Ban Panghôk - Ban Phadèng-Noy - Ban Phatong Mai - Ban Phiaachèn-Noy - Ban Phiaachén - Ban Phouhak - Ban Phouxa - Ban Phouxa-Nua - Ban Salaoutya - Ban Somboun - Ban Sèntham - Ban Sén-At - Ban Sôpkang - Ban Sôpkhing - Ban Vongkhou - Ban Xay - Ban Xiangdao - Ban Xiangfa - Ban Xiangphao - Ban Xienqpi - Bo Mai - Bounneua - Hom - Kong - Ngai Neua - Ngai Tai - Phapoun Kao - Phiengdokkham - Phiengxay - Sen Luong Chang - Sibane - Tao Duong - Xieng Py - Yang Phya - ອັດສິດບຸນເຟືອງທ້າວບຸນນ້ອຍ 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 Boon Neua Named natural and historic features inside Boon Neua, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 52 rivers and streams. - Houay Apého - Houay Dao - Houay Dao-Gnai - Houay Deng - Houay Hama - Houay Ho - Houay Hosaho - Houay Hé - Houay Hôk - Houay Khem - Houay Khong - Houay Kim - Houay Lak - Houay Leuk - Houay Li - Houay Li - Houay Liak - Houay Lo - Houay Long Khouang - Houay Mèn - Houay Méhou - Houay Méosouho - Houay Nakungho - Houay Namkang …and 28 more. ### Hills and mountains 25 mountains; 4 hills; 1 mountain pass. - Phou Khokhai · 1,630 m - Phou Son · 1,547 m - Phou Sangkhochong · 1,482 m - Phou Posi-Tai · 1,455 m - Phou Houaynamhoun · 1,422 m - Phou Houayluk · 1,383 m - Phou Mékhouang · 1,352 m - Phou Yoyé · 1,337 m - Phou Lasamson · 1,332 m - Phou Chasan · 1,327 m - Phou Houayméhou · 1,309 m - Phou Malountonpao · 1,309 m - Phou Khomeu · 1,265 m - Phou Namngay · 1,247 m - Phou Houaymou · 1,231 m - Phou Nafay · 1,230 m - Phou Maisan · 1,228 m - Phou Séngdao · 1,225 m - Phou Houaypé · 1,206 m - Phou Loungtang · 1,188 m - Phou Houaynamtak · 1,187 m - Phou Meung · 1,162 m - Phou Khonghouayto · 1,126 m - Phou Chông · 1,109 m …and 6 more. ### Getting around 1 airport. - 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 Boon Neua and the best time to visit In Boon Neua, the warmest month is May (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Dec (15 °C). About 1,236 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (259 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 39 Apr 24 75 May 25 142 Jun 25 158 Jul 24 257 Aug 23 259 Sep 23 133 Oct 21 78 Nov 18 38 Dec 15 19 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Boon Neua Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Phongsali Provincial Hospital · Boon Neua 8.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.63428&mlon=101.91068#map=17/21.63428/101.91068) Bank ທະນາຄານນະໂຍບາຍ-ຫນ່ວຍບໍລິການເມືອງຜົ້ງສາລີ · Phongsaly 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.68076&mlon=102.09909#map=17/21.68076/102.09909) ATM ATM BCEL BOUNNEUA · Boon Neua 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.63633&mlon=101.90554#map=17/21.63633/101.90554) Hotel Guesthouse · Boon Neua 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.65586&mlon=101.90708#map=17/21.65586/101.90708) School ໂຮງຮຽນ ມສ ພູຟ້າ · Phongsaly 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.68171&mlon=102.10558#map=17/21.68171/102.10558) 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 Boon Neua Places mapped inside Boon Neua in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals4 - ATMs1 - Hotels8 - Restaurants5 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 Phongsaly Province - Boontay - Khua - May - Nhot Ou - Phongsaly - Samphanh ## Quick answers - Where is Boon Neua?In Phongsaly Province, Laos - What is the population of Boon Neua?26,651 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Boon Neua?About 24 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Boon Neua?About 23 people per km² - What borders Boon Neua?Boontay, Nhot Ou and Phongsaly - How many villages are in Boon Neua?71 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Boon Neua?Settlements lie between 628 m and 1,375 m - What is the highest point in Boon Neua?Phou Khokhai (1,630 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Boon Neua?October to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Boon Neua?Phongsali Provincial Hospital, about 8.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Boon Neua?ທະນາຄານນະໂຍບາຍ-ຫນ່ວຍບໍລິການເມືອງຜົ້ງສາລີ, about 25 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Boon Neua?ATM BCEL BOUNNEUA, about 7.6 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Boon Neua?4 mapped - How many ATMs are in Boon Neua?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Boon Neua?LA0205 (OCHA common operational dataset)