# Nhot Ou District, Phongsaly Province – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/nhot-ou/

District · Phongsaly Province 

# Nhot Ou

Nhot Ou is a district (muang) of Laos in Phongsaly Province. It had an estimated **33,760 people** in 2024 on 3,036 km² (about 11 per km²). 127 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 28 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 33,760people (2024)
- 3,036km²
- 28mapped services
- 1,029 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Nhot Ou?

Nhot Ou had an estimated **33,760 people** in 2024 — 17.0% of Phongsaly Province, 94th of 148 districts. There are 973 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Phongsaly Province figure of 980). Spread over 3,036 km², that is about **11 people per km²**, 130th of 148 districts.

30.5% of people are children under 15 and 5.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 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 ****3,155**

5–9 ****3,390**

10–14 ****3,744**

15–19 ****3,641**

20–24 ****3,156**

25–29 ****2,621**

30–34 ****2,423**

35–39 ****2,539**

40–44 ****2,044**

45–49 ****1,687**

50–54 ****1,485**

55–59 ****1,231**

60–64 ****951**

65–69 ****742**

70–74 ****463**

75–79 ****281**

80+ ****207**

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 Nhot Ou?

Nhot Ou lies in [Phongsaly Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/), [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 2 other districts: [Boon Neua](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/boon-neua/) and [Phongsaly](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/phongsaly/). By area it is the 9th largest of 148 districts in Laos. It covers 19.6% of [Phongsaly Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/). The centre of Nhot Ou is about 476 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. It is about 60 km from Phôngsali, the main town of Phongsaly Province. The centre point is at 22.1958° N, 101.9150° E. Local names: ມ. ຍອດອູ .

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 Nhot Ou

Open gazetteers list **127 villages, towns and localities** in Nhot Ou. The largest with a recorded population: Ban Lantouy-Noy (444) and Ban Gnénioutoum (15). Settlements here lie between about 641 m and 1,552 m above sea level (median 1,029 m).

- Ban Akhapoupong
- Ban Beulaochou
- Ban Bo May
- Ban Bodèng
- Ban Bokhoun
- Ban Boké
- Ban Bosao
- Ban Botay
- Ban Chompho
- Ban Choun
- Ban Chénsan
- Ban Donchay
- Ban Fanghai-Nua
- Ban Gnénioutoum
- Ban Hin
- Ban Houaphimo
- Ban Houay-Ou
- Ban Houayhôé
- Ban Houayka
- Ban Houayla
- Ban Houaypoumhai
- Ban Houaypèng-Tai
- Ban Hoyva
- Ban Ka
- Ban Kangchi
- Ban Kaohô
- Ban Kaosan
- Ban Kha Poué Chi
- Ban Khang
- Ban Khasala
- Ban Khasela
- Ban Kheu
- Ban Kheusan
- Ban Konsito
- Ban Kxa
- Ban La
- Ban Lanpa
- Ban Lantouy-Gnai
- Ban Lantouy-Noy
- Ban Laomèo
- Ban Laoméochai
- Ban Laopaochai
- Ban Laophouchay
- Ban Lo Pha
- Ban Longtang
- Ban Lontan
- Ban Lusanmô
- Ban Lôphagna
- Ban Ma
- Ban Mai-Nahôk
- Ban Malitao
- Ban Muang-Ou-Nua
- Ban Muang-Ou-Tai
- Ban Ménkouapoung
- Ban Na-Ô
- Ban Nadanglouang
- Ban Nagnao
- Ban Nakông
- Ban Nalusang
- Ban Nam Le
- Ban Namma
- Ban Ngithang
- Ban Ngong-Nua
- Ban Ngông-Tai
- Ban Noy-O
- Ban Ou
- Ban Oupao
- Ban Oupao-Nua
- Ban Pacha
- Ban Peuchay
- Ban Peuhoasoung
- Ban Phangsan
- Ban Phixeucheung
- Ban Pho
- Ban Phokung
- Ban Phou-Nua
- Ban Phoulavou
- Ban Phounyéfan
- Ban Ping
- Ban Pingchangchai
- Ban Pèk
- Ban Pék
- Ban Sianloun
- Ban Siliangsou
- Ban Sinan
- Ban Sinchai
- Ban Siphati
- Ban Souantèng
- Ban Souayngam
- Ban Soulinchay
- Ban Sôpxou
- Ban Takôchiang
- Ban Tang
- Ban Tanghai
- Ban Tapeusou-Nua
- Ban Tasan
- Ban Tha
- Ban Thét
- Ban Thôngpa
- Ban Thôngpa-Mai
- Ban Tong
- Ban Tôngkoualin
- Ban Voupaochai
- Ban Xiangséo
- Ban Xichachay
- Ban Xioulixou
- Ban Xoulin
- Ban Xéohôpèng
- Ban Yakhu
- Ban Yéyioutong-Noy
- Gnot-Ou
- Hoang Phya
- Houaywai
- La Mouay Sang
- Lantoui
- Lao Sa Chai
- Lisanno
- Longthang
- Pathai
- Se Yen Tong
- Si Chao Tang
- Sopsoum
- Sou Lin Cho
- Séochai
- Ta Peu Sou
- Xeochai
- Xiengsiou

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 Nhot Ou

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

### Water

190 rivers and streams.

- Houay Aka
- Houay Balo
- Houay Botay
- Houay Bouha
- Houay Changphahô
- Houay Chikoum
- Houay Chilonghô
- Houay Chinghô
- Houay Doching
- Houay Dèn
- Houay Euna
- Houay Gnon
- Houay Hao
- Houay Hapahô
- Houay Ho
- Houay Hok
- Houay Hou
- Houay Houat
- Houay Houyen
- Houay Kanmachaykho
- Houay Kantiho
- Houay Keutouchinchohô
- Houay Khan
- Houay Khang

…and 166 more.

### Hills and mountains

160 mountains; 7 hills; 5 mountain passes; 2 peaks.

- Ban Sian Tai · 1,849 m
- Phou Kheutxeusan · 1,734 m
- Y Ma Ho · 1,725 m
- Phou Sanliangtong · 1,712 m
- Phou Kaosan · 1,701 m
- Phou Pachaisan · 1,666 m
- Phou Longthang · 1,660 m
- Phou Dangtseusan · 1,643 m
- Phou Makaysan · 1,623 m
- Phou Kotosan · 1,619 m
- Anma Valin · 1,615 m
- Phou Kheukaysan · 1,611 m
- Phou Santingho · 1,610 m
- Phou Poyosan · 1,600 m
- Phou Siantan · 1,593 m
- Phou Tatonching · 1,590 m
- Cho Hoi · 1,589 m
- Phou Makémuangching · 1,586 m
- Phou Sasou · 1,586 m
- Phou Payapolo · 1,585 m
- Phou Tinsan · 1,579 m
- Phou Chôkakhia · 1,573 m
- Phou Achongkhocho · 1,571 m
- Phou Kheukha · 1,571 m

…and 150 more.

### Getting around

1 airfield.

- Ban Muang-Ou-Tai Airfield

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 Nhot Ou and the best time to visit

In Nhot Ou, the warmest month is May (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Dec (14 °C). About 1,457 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (303 mm) and the driest Feb (15 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 14 33 

Feb 17 15 

Mar 20 42 

Apr 23 80 

May 24 164 

Jun 24 192 

Jul 23 303 

Aug 23 295 

Sep 22 163 

Oct 20 101 

Nov 17 46 

Dec 14 23 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nhot Ou

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ounua Health Center (Donnyeng) · Nhot Ou 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=22.29179&mlon=101.79994#map=17/22.29179/101.79994) 

Petrol pump Petrol station · Nhot Ou 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=22.13189&mlon=101.80696#map=17/22.13189/101.80696) 

Hotel Guest House · Nhot Ou 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=22.12696&mlon=101.79733#map=17/22.12696/101.79733) 

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 Nhot Ou

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

- Hospitals5
- Petrol pumps10
- Hotels12
- Restaurants1

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
- Boontay
- Khua
- May
- Phongsaly
- Samphanh

## Quick answers

- Where is Nhot Ou?In Phongsaly Province, Laos
- What is the population of Nhot Ou?33,760 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nhot Ou?About 25 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nhot Ou?About 11 people per km²
- What borders Nhot Ou?Boon Neua and Phongsaly
- How many villages are in Nhot Ou?127 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nhot Ou?Settlements lie between 641 m and 1,552 m
- What is the highest point in Nhot Ou?Ban Sian Tai (1,849 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nhot Ou?October to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nhot Ou?Ounua Health Center (Donnyeng), about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nhot Ou?Petrol station, about 13 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Nhot Ou?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Nhot Ou?10 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nhot Ou?LA0206 (OCHA common operational dataset)