# Boontay District, Phongsaly Province – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/boontay/ District · Phongsaly Province # Boontay Boontay is a district (muang) of Laos in Phongsaly Province. It had an estimated **30,425 people** in 2024 on 1,372 km² (about 22 per km²). 104 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 15 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 30,425people (2024) - 1,372km² - 15mapped services - 1,017 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Boontay? Boontay had an estimated **30,425 people** in 2024 — 15.3% of Phongsaly Province, 104th of 148 districts. There are 990 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Phongsaly Province figure of 980). Spread over 1,372 km², that is about **22 people per km²**, 95th of 148 districts. 32.5% of people are children under 15 and 4.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 23 across Phongsaly Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,218** 5–9 ****3,235** 10–14 ****3,433** 15–19 ****3,393** 20–24 ****2,851** 25–29 ****2,320** 30–34 ****2,108** 35–39 ****2,094** 40–44 ****1,693** 45–49 ****1,457** 50–54 ****1,291** 55–59 ****1,065** 60–64 ****822** 65–69 ****638** 70–74 ****381** 75–79 ****241** 80+ ****185** 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 Boontay? Boontay lies in [Phongsaly Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/), [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 6 other districts: [Boon Neua](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/boon-neua/), [Khua](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/khua/), [La](https://wherepedia.org/laos/oudomxai/la/), [Namor](https://wherepedia.org/laos/oudomxai/namor/), [Phongsaly](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/phongsaly/) and [Samphanh](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/samphanh/). By area it is the 81st largest of 148 districts in Laos. It covers 8.9% of [Phongsaly Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/). The centre of Boontay is about 386 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. It is about 36 km from Phôngsali, the main town of Phongsaly Province. The centre point is at 21.3822° N, 101.9667° E. Local names: ມ. ບຸນໃຕ້ . 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 Boontay Open gazetteers list **104 villages, towns and localities** in Boontay. Settlements here lie between about 533 m and 1,607 m above sea level (median 1,017 m). - A Ta Chai - Aya - Ban Agna-Mai - Ban Ami-Nua - Ban Ami-Tai - Ban Aya-Kao - Ban Aychô - Ban Aychônampok - Ban Bohat - Ban Boun-Gnang - Ban Boun-Tai - Ban Chaho - Ban Chahô - Ban Chakhamdèng - Ban Chakhamlu - Ban Chalouang-Mai - Ban Chalouangli - Ban Chamè - Ban Chaohosentham - Ban Chapagna - Ban Chavang-Noy - Ban Eupeuching - Ban Gna-Kao - Ban Gnangpa - Ban Houanamban - Ban Houayhôk - Ban Houayvay - Ban Kaoxang - Ban Khai - Ban Khakho - Ban Khamkhoun - Ban La Sa Kham - Ban Lan - Ban Laopan - Ban Laosèn - Ban Lôngthang-Kao - Ban Lôngthang-Mai - Ban Mouchiteuka - Ban Nabok - Ban Nafay-Noy - Ban Naignang - Ban Namaèk - Ban Namgnén - Ban Namkhi - Ban Namkhoun - Ban Namlan-Noy - Ban Namli - Ban Naten - Ban Navay - Ban Palan - Ban Palan-Nua - Ban Pangkhai-Nua - Ban Pe - Ban Phaixou - Ban Phiaxcu - Ban Phoukhô - Ban Phoumon - Ban Phouphapheung - Ban Phouxang-Mai - Ban Pouli-Kao - Ban Sa - Ban Samphanxai - Ban Sanamphongkou - Ban Sinsai - Ban Sèn-In - Ban Sèn-In-Noy - Ban Sènkang-Kao - Ban Sènkang-Mai - Ban Sôppa - Ban Thandouang - Ban Viang - Ban Ya-Kao - Ban Ya-Mai - Ban Ômalouangthang - Bountai - Chaho - Chakhamdeng - Chalouangli - Cheugna - Choulaosenmaz - Doi Chu Chi - Hapdong - Houay Lé - Houaykhong - Ipeucheung - Longnay Kao - Longthang - Mu C’chi - Namak - Namkhoun - Nampok - Naten - Naway - Oulaosèn - Phiasouk - Pouli Kao - Sano Mai - Sapa - Sen-In-Louang - Senam Tao Douong - Ta Pia - Tao Louck - Thau P’a - Xingxay 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 Boontay Named natural and historic features inside Boontay, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 26 rivers and streams. - Houay Chim - Houay Gna - Houay Hôk - Houay Khuythônghô - Houay Kon - Houay Lông - Houay Nanahô - Houay Salouang - Houay Sôy - Houay Vay - Nam Ban - Nam Boun - Nam Gnè - Nam Gnén - Nam Hin - Nam Hoi - Nam Kang - Nam Kim - Nam Lan - Nam Lan-Noy - Nam Nakang - Nam Ngeun - Nam Niam - Nam Tha-Ok …and 2 more. ### Hills and mountains 28 mountains; 2 hills. - Phou Sanchianpô · 1,752 m - Phou Namban · 1,669 m - Phou Suyhochinsan · 1,651 m - Phou Tôngchongsan · 1,648 m - Sayphou Nampochiangsan · 1,616 m - Phou Lôman · 1,583 m - Phou Namgnon · 1,516 m - Phou Lokha · 1,494 m - Phou Ômalouangthang · 1,483 m - Phou Namyông · 1,460 m - Phou Chinchang · 1,448 m - Phou Tôngchôngchai · 1,385 m - Phou Chouchi · 1,382 m - Phou Longléng · 1,373 m - Phou Tôngchongchai · 1,371 m - Phou Viantian · 1,216 m - Phou Chioulunglèng · 1,211 m - Ta Ni Pou Chi · 1,203 m - Phou Viang · 1,097 m - Phou Pa · 1,085 m - Phou Lék · 1,046 m - Phou Môn · 1,032 m - Phou Lao · 1,027 m - Phou Namkhung · 1,005 m …and 6 more. 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 Boontay and the best time to visit In Boontay, 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 Boontay Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Bountai District Vaccination Center · Boontay 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.38897&mlon=101.97259#map=17/21.38897/101.97259) Bank ທະນາຄານນະໂຍບາຍ-ຫນ່ວຍບໍລິການເມືອງຜົ້ງສາລີ · Phongsaly 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.68076&mlon=102.09909#map=17/21.68076/102.09909) ATM ATM BCEL BOUNNEUA · Boon Neua 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.63633&mlon=101.90554#map=17/21.63633/101.90554) Petrol pump Duty Free Fuel Station · Namtha 40 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.15310&mlon=101.67169#map=17/21.15310/101.67169) Hotel Lao Yang Guest House · Boontay 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.38482&mlon=101.97391#map=17/21.38482/101.97391) School ໂຮງຮຽນ ມສ ພູຟ້າ · Phongsaly 36 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 Boontay Places mapped inside Boontay in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals8 - Hotels5 - Restaurants2 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 - Boon Neua - Khua - May - Nhot Ou - Phongsaly - Samphanh ## Quick answers - Where is Boontay?In Phongsaly Province, Laos - What is the population of Boontay?30,425 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Boontay?About 23 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Boontay?About 22 people per km² - What borders Boontay?Boon Neua, Khua, La, Namor, Phongsaly and Samphanh - How many villages are in Boontay?104 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Boontay?Settlements lie between 533 m and 1,607 m - What is the highest point in Boontay?Phou Sanchianpô (1,752 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Boontay?October to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Boontay?Bountai District Vaccination Center, about 1.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Boontay?ທະນາຄານນະໂຍບາຍ-ຫນ່ວຍບໍລິການເມືອງຜົ້ງສາລີ, about 36 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Boontay?ATM BCEL BOUNNEUA, about 29 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Boontay?Duty Free Fuel Station, about 40 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Boontay?8 mapped - What is the P-code of Boontay?LA0207 (OCHA common operational dataset)