# Savannakhet Province, Laos – Districts, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/

Province · Laos 

# Savannakhet Province

Savannakhet Province is a province of Laos. It had an estimated **1,131,675 people** in 2024 on 21,303 km² (about 53 per km²). Its main town is Savannakhet. It is divided into 15 districts. 1,901 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 780 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,131,675people (2024)
- 21,303km²
- 15districts
- 780mapped services

## How many people live in Savannakhet Province?

Savannakhet Province had an estimated **1,131,675 people** in 2024 — 14.8% of Lao People's Democratic Republic, the most populous of 18 provinces. There are 997 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Lao People's Democratic Republic figure of 997). Spread over 21,303 km², that is about **53 people per km²**, 2nd of 18 provinces.

28.6% of people are children under 15 and 4.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 26 across Lao People's Democratic Republic). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.

0–4 ****102,752**

5–9 ****108,059**

10–14 ****113,239**

15–19 ****106,362**

20–24 ****105,012**

25–29 ****109,561**

30–34 ****101,074**

35–39 ****84,109**

40–44 ****71,556**

45–49 ****58,633**

50–54 ****48,563**

55–59 ****39,802**

60–64 ****30,437**

65–69 ****22,027**

70–74 ****14,070**

75–79 ****8,683**

80+ ****7,736**

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 Savannakhet Province?

Savannakhet Province lies in [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 2 other provinces: [Khammouan Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/khammouan/) and [Salavan Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/salavan/). By area it is the largest of 18 provinces in Laos. It covers 9.2% of [Lao People's Democratic Republic](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). The centre of Savannakhet Province is about 369 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. The centre point is at 16.4955° N, 105.7180° E. Local names: ສະຫວັນນະເຂດ .

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 Savannakhet Province

District People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Kaysone Phomvihane](https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/kaysone-phomvihane/) 145,322 223 651 78 453 

[Champhone](https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/champhone/) 122,030 115 1,066 164 24 

[Songkhone](https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/songkhone/) 113,185 82 1,386 146 56 

[Outhoomphone](https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/outhoomphone/) 105,986 104 1,015 121 65 

[Phine](https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/phine/) 79,992 24 3,300 160 43 

[Xonbuly](https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/xonbuly/) 69,693 51 1,374 112 3 

[Xaybuly](https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/xaybuly/) 69,481 76 914 128 22 

[Sepone](https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/sepone/) 69,394 33 2,098 355 39 

[Atsaphone](https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/atsaphone/) 67,891 46 1,483 174 7 

[Atsaphangthong](https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/atsaphangthong/) 53,009 79 674 78 20 

[Xayphoothong](https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/xayphoothong/) 52,749 90 588 61 12 

[Thapangthong](https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/thapangthong/) 50,529 24 2,117 106 11 

[Phalanxay](https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/phalanxay/) 48,364 46 1,047 77 7 

[Vilabuly](https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/vilabuly/) 47,703 27 1,757 157 15 

[Nong](https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/nong/) 36,347 20 1,833 135 3 

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 Savannakhet Province

Open gazetteers list **1,901 villages, towns and localities** in Savannakhet Province. The largest with a recorded population: Savannakhet (125,760), Ban Xénô (25,135), Ban Kèngkok (15,658), Ban Phônsavang-Nua (3,556), Ban Nalaotay (3,405) and Ban Nongdeun (2,880). Settlements here lie between about 127 m and 868 m above sea level (median 179 m).

- A Alao
- Atxaithong
- B. Ahoh
- B. Alai
- B. Alang
- B. Asing
- B. Avian
- B. Chiang
- B. Densavan
- B. Dongnyai
- B. Dongsavan
- B. Fuang
- B. Houana
- B. Houaychang
- B. Houaycheng
- B. Houaysan
- B. Houayton
- B. Houayyung
- B. Kadap
- B. Kalak
- B. Kaleng
- B. Kalengkang
- B. Katoup
- B. Katoupnoy
- B. Keng
- B. Kenghouapa
- B. Kengkhup
- B. Kengkiou
- B. Kengkok
- B. Kenglouang
- B. Kheving
- B. Khoun
- B. Kok
- B. Kokmak
- B. La-an
- B. La-ngi
- B. La-oh
- B. Labokang
- B. Lakhum
- B. Lako
- B. Lat
- B. Lathoh
- B. Latuang
- B. Laveun
- B. Lousalia
- B. Mahat
- B. Mai
- B. Manchi
- B. Muangchan
- B. Muangsen
- B. Na
- B. Naboh
- B. Nahouanam
- B. Nalouang
- B. Nathon
- B. Oudomsouk
- B. Pa-nga
- B. Palai
- B. Panyouy
- B. Phabang
- B. Phalo
- B. Phonhai
- B. Phonmouang
- B. Phonxai
- B. Sadoun
- B. Sakeng
- B. Sakiphin
- B. Salen
- B. Samoun
- B. Savet
- B. Sonmixai
- B. Soplalou
- B. Sopmi
- B. Tapong
- B. Tapua
- B. Tay
- B. Thakhong
- B. Thame
- B. Thaphing
- B. Tohua
- B. Vanghai
- B. Vangkang
- B. Vangleuk
- B. Vangmothoum
- B. Vangnyeng
- B. Vongvilai
- B. Xepon
- B. Xianghom + Poungdinmoh
- B;Vangping
- Ban Achingpélou
- Ban Aho
- Ban Aho-Gnai
- Ban Aho-Khôk
- Ban Aho-Noi
- Ban Ahong
- Ban Ahông
- Ban Ahông-Noy
- Ban Akai
- Ban Ala
- Ban Alai
- Ban Alai-Gnai
- Ban Alai-Noy
- Ban Alan
- Ban Alang
- Ban Alang-Gnai
- Ban Alang-Noy
- Ban Alanphô
- Ban Alao
- Ban Aleun
- Ban Along
- Ban Along-Nam
- Ban Alouay-Kao
- Ban Alouay-Mai
- Ban Alôy Mai
- Ban Aong
- Ban Apia
- Ban Apok
- Ban Apon
- Ban Apôk
- Ban Asing
- Ban Asing-Tasing
- Ban Asingko
- Ban Avian
- Ban Avin
- Ban Axing-Na
- Ban Bak Gnai
- Ban Bak Noy
- Ban Bamlan
- Ban Ban
- Ban Bang
- Ban Bangbet
- Ban Bangbouang
- Ban Bangbèt
- Ban Bangkalô
- Ban Bangkhoun
- Ban Bloy
- Ban Bo
- Ban Bok
- Ban Bokkhoumkham
- Ban Bouakhai
- Ban Boung
- Ban Boungsenkhen
- Ban Boungsômkôp
- Ban Bouttaphan
- Ban Boy
- Ban Bueng Thale
- Ban Bukdông
- Ban Bukthông
- Ban Bung
- Ban Bungphano
- Ban Bungsouay
- Ban Bungtaloung
- Ban Bungthalé
- Ban Bungva
- Ban Bungxang
- Ban Bungxe
- Ban Bungxé
- Ban But
- Ban Bèngkhamlai
- Ban Bôk
- Ban Chahua
- Ban Chaki
- Ban Chakiphin
- Ban Chakèng
- Ban Chan
- Ban Chelamong Tai
- Ban Chiao
- Ban Chidan
- Ban Chomchéng
- Ban Choni
- Ban Chèo
- Ban Chélamong-Tai
- Ban Chômhat
- Ban Dan-Nua
- Ban Dan-Tai
- Ban Dang
- Ban Dangsavan
- Ban Dansavan
- Ban Dantètè
- Ban Dinchi
- Ban Dinkok
- Ban Dinmo
- Ban Don
- Ban Don-Gnai
- Ban Don-Gnèng
- Ban Donbôk
- Ban Dondèng
- Ban Done Ka Phoung
- Ban Dong Hong
- Ban Dong Muong
- Ban Dong-Nai
- Ban Dongbang
- Ban Donggnang
- Ban Dongkapang
- Ban Dongkhoang
- Ban Dongkum
- Ban Dongmakngéo
- Ban Dongmakyang
- Ban Dongphaniat
- Ban Dongphao
- Ban Dongphilo
- Ban Dongphou
- Ban Dongsan
- Ban Dongtha
- Ban Dongthep
- Ban Dongvay
- Ban Dongvaydin
- Ban Donkaphoung
- Ban Donkatay
- Ban Donkhagnèng
- Ban Donkhat
- Ban Donkhiao
- Ban Donkhèng
- Ban Donkong
- Ban Donkôkhat
- Ban Donmako
- Ban Donmouang
- Ban Donpalai
- Ban Donphô
- Ban Donpâng
- Ban Donsén
- Ban Dontoum
- Ban Donvay
- Ban Donxat
- Ban Donxeng
- Ban Donyanong
- Ban Donyanông
- Ban Donyay
- Ban Douan
- Ban Douangmala
- Ban Dua-Noy
- Ban Dèng
- Ban Dông
- Ban Dông Bang
- Ban Dông-Alang
- Ban Dông-Gnai
- Ban Dông-Nabo
- Ban Dông-Nangam
- Ban Dông-Nongkhoun
- Ban Dông-Noy
- Ban Dôngbak
- Ban Dôngbang
- Ban Dôngboun
- Ban Dôngchén
- Ban Dôngdamdouan
- Ban Dôngdokmai
- Ban Dôngdokmai-Nua
- Ban Dôngdokmai-Tai
- Ban Dônggnang
- Ban Dônggnay
- Ban Dônggnè
- Ban Dônghai
- Ban Dônghouakham
- Ban Dônghén
- Ban Dôngkang
- Ban Dôngkapang
- Ban Dôngkatiao
- Ban Dôngkatup
- Ban Dôngkhagnang
- Ban Dôngkhamkhèn
- Ban Dôngkhamlouang
- Ban Dôngkhammun
- Ban Dôngkhankhou
- Ban Dôngkhoang
- Ban Dôngkhonphou
- Ban Dôngkhouang
- Ban Dôngkum
- Ban Dôngkôkphoung
- Ban Dôngmakfai
- Ban Dôngmakgnang
- Ban Dôngmakko
- Ban Dôngmakmi
- Ban Dôngmaktoum
- Ban Dôngmakyang
- Ban Dôngmi
- Ban Dôngmon
- Ban Dôngmuang
- Ban Dôngnakham
- Ban Dôngpakhôn
- Ban Dôngphaniat
- Ban Dôngphao
- Ban Dôngphilô
- Ban Dôngphou
- Ban Dôngphuang-Thông
- Ban Dôngphôsi
- Ban Dôngsan
- Ban Dôngsavang-Thông
- Ban Dôngsoun
- Ban Dôngtabèng
- Ban Dôngtha
- Ban Dôngthada
- Ban Dôngthèp
- Ban Dôngtiou
- Ban Dôngtong
- Ban Dôngvay
- Ban Dôngvaydin
- Ban E
- Ban Fuang
- Ban Gnang
- Ban Gnang-Tai
- Ban Gnangkham
- Ban Gnangsoung
- Ban Hai
- Ban Hangxeung
- Ban Hatkhamdi
- Ban Hatnadi
- Ban Hin Tan Kan
- Ban Hinkhan
- Ban Hinkhôk
- Ban Hinnam Oy
- Ban Hinsangam
- Ban Hinsangôm
- Ban Hinsiou
- Ban Hintangkhôk
- Ban Hintangxé
- Ban Hintèk
- Ban Hongmuang
- Ban Hou
- Ban Houa Khoua
- Ban Houahat
- Ban Houahat-Gnai
- Ban Houakham
- Ban Houalouang
- Ban Houamuang
- Ban Houanamsang
- Ban Houay
- Ban Houay He
- Ban Houay Sung
- Ban Houaychô
- Ban Houaydua
- Ban Houaygnang
- Ban Houaygnang-Mai
- Ban Houaygnang-Tai
- Ban Houaygneut
- Ban Houayhang
- Ban Houayhong
- Ban Houayhoy-Nua
- Ban Houayhoy-Tai
- Ban Houayhè
- Ban Houaykhai
- Ban Houaykhamteuy
- Ban Houaykho
- Ban Houaykouy
- Ban Houayké
- Ban Houaykôk
- Ban Houayla
- Ban Houaylai
- Ban Houayloua
- Ban Houaymao
- Ban Houaymathao
- Ban Houaymouang
- Ban Houaymun
- Ban Houayngoua
- Ban Houayngoua-Tai
- Ban Houaypaloy
- Ban Houaypanga
- Ban Houayphai
- Ban Houayphaknam
- Ban Houayphi
- Ban Houaypoun
- Ban Houaysabék
- Ban Houaysalo
- Ban Houaysan
- Ban Houaysouan
- Ban Houaytabong
- Ban Houaytaling
- Ban Houaytasap
- Ban Houaythung
- Ban Houaythôn
- Ban Houayton
- Ban Houayxai
- Ban Houayxan
- Ban Houayxôm
- Ban Houayyung
- Ban Houklao
- Ban Hoy
- Ban Huamouang
- Ban Huanhin
- Ban Huk
- Ban Hènba
- Ban Hèngho
- Ban Hènglouang
- Ban Kabao
- Ban Kabao-Nua
- Ban Kabao-Tai
- Ban Kachou
- Ban Kachoun
- Ban Kadan
- Ban Kadap
- Ban Kadô
- Ban Kahan
- Ban Kaison
- Ban Kalang-Tai
- Ban Kalon-Dông
- Ban Kalouay
- Ban Kalouk
- Ban Kalouk-Kao
- Ban Kalouk-Mai
- Ban Kalum
- Ban Kalèng

…and 1,501 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 Savannakhet Province

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

### Water

412 rivers and streams; 12 lakes; 2 reservoirs and tanks.

- Ban Khung
- Houay Ahoung
- Houay Ahông
- Houay Akô
- Houay Alai
- Houay Alai
- Houay Alang
- Houay Alang
- Houay Alang
- Houay Alang-Gnai
- Houay Ali
- Houay Alôm
- Houay Apon
- Houay Asak
- Houay Asing
- Houay Bak
- Houay Bloy
- Houay Bon
- Houay Bouak
- Houay Bôk
- Houay Bôk
- Houay Bông
- Houay Bông
- Houay Bông

…and 402 more.

### Coast and islands

9 islands.

- Don Mak
- Don Makmô
- Don Nonglôm
- Don Sa
- Don Sanôt
- Don Tan
- Don Thamngeun
- Don Thian
- Don Thôm

### Hills and mountains

131 mountains; 128 hills.

- Phou Lafoun · 1,340 m
- Phou Phasang · 1,297 m
- Phou Sahang · 1,255 m
- Phou Kông · 1,250 m
- Phou Salia · 1,241 m
- Phou Dôtouy · 1,215 m
- Phou Pakali · 1,203 m
- Phou Laleung · 1,186 m
- Phou Nong · 1,115 m
- Phou Lapeung-Nua · 1,109 m
- Phou Phô · 1,070 m
- Phou Tanghouak · 1,039 m
- Phou Lapeung-Tai · 1,037 m
- Phou Ton · 1,036 m
- Phou Khoy · 987 m
- Phou Kalang · 952 m
- Phou Labang · 948 m
- Phou Pècheuk · 936 m
- Phou Taling · 920 m
- Phou Sling · 919 m
- Phou Xô · 919 m
- Phou Loum-Noy · 918 m
- Phou Salèng · 897 m
- Phou Sat · 896 m

…and 235 more.

### Forests and nature

68 forests.

- Ban Dông Houaybouak
- Dông Boungbouak
- Dông Chouan
- Dông Danhi
- Dông Diao
- Dông Doué
- Dông Gnang
- Dông Gnao
- Dông Ho
- Dông Houaymaidèng
- Dông Houaythoy
- Dông Hoy
- Dông Kabao
- Dông Kabong
- Dông Kanông
- Dông Kapho
- Dông Katiao
- Dông Kha
- Dông Khagnoung
- Dông Khamlouang
- Dông Khaneuy
- Dông Khoak
- Dông Khoang
- Dông Khouytho

…and 44 more.

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Savannakhet 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 Savannakhet Province and the best time to visit

In Savannakhet Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Jan (22 °C). About 1,195 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (226 mm) and the driest Jan (10 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 10 

Feb 24 11 

Mar 27 33 

Apr 30 46 

May 29 117 

Jun 28 122 

Jul 27 206 

Aug 27 226 

Sep 27 211 

Oct 25 145 

Nov 24 45 

Dec 22 24 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Savannakhet Province

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

- Hospitals49
- Banks44
- ATMs10
- Petrol pumps63
- Hotels186
- Shopping malls6
- Schools46
- Colleges and universities16
- Cinemas4
- Pharmacies12
- Restaurants329
- Police stations8
- Dental clinics7

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 Savannakhet Province?In Laos
- What is the population of Savannakhet Province?1,131,675 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Savannakhet Province?About 26 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Savannakhet Province?About 53 people per km²
- What borders Savannakhet Province?Khammouan Province and Salavan Province
- How many villages are in Savannakhet Province?1,901 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Savannakhet Province?Settlements lie between 127 m and 868 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Savannakhet Province?2 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Savannakhet Province?Phou Lafoun (1,340 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Savannakhet Province?November to March
- How many hospitals are in Savannakhet Province?49 mapped
- How many banks are in Savannakhet Province?44 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Savannakhet Province?10 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Savannakhet Province?63 mapped
- What is the P-code of Savannakhet Province?LA13 (OCHA common operational dataset)