# Thateng District, Sekong Province – Villages & Map

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District · Sekong Province 

# Thateng

Thateng is a district (muang) of Laos in Sekong Province. It had an estimated **46,347 people** in 2024 on 663 km² (about 70 per km²). 91 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 40 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 46,347people (2024)
- 663km²
- 40mapped services
- 650 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Thateng?

Thateng had an estimated **46,347 people** in 2024 — 33.4% of Sekong Province, 64th of 148 districts. There are 987 women for every 1,000 men (above the Sekong Province figure of 959). Spread over 663 km², that is about **70 people per km²**, 31st of 148 districts.

32.7% of people are children under 15 and 3.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 21 across Sekong Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,920**

5–9 ****4,743**

10–14 ****5,493**

15–19 ****5,606**

20–24 ****4,930**

25–29 ****4,121**

30–34 ****3,237**

35–39 ****3,108**

40–44 ****2,605**

45–49 ****2,006**

50–54 ****1,608**

55–59 ****1,326**

60–64 ****963**

65–69 ****676**

70–74 ****462**

75–79 ****275**

80+ ****268**

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 Thateng?

Thateng lies in [Sekong Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/sekong/), [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 4 other districts: [Lamarm](https://wherepedia.org/laos/sekong/lamarm/), [Lao Ngarm](https://wherepedia.org/laos/salavan/lao-ngarm/), [Paksxong](https://wherepedia.org/laos/champasack/paksxong/) and [Saravane](https://wherepedia.org/laos/salavan/saravane/). By area it is the 132nd largest of 148 districts in Laos. It covers 8.0% of [Sekong Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/sekong/). The centre of Thateng is about 499 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. It is about 30 km from Sekong, the main town of Sekong Province. The centre point is at 15.4177° N, 106.4547° E. Local names: ມ. ທ່າແຕງ .

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 Thateng

Open gazetteers list **91 villages, towns and localities** in Thateng. The largest with a recorded population: Ban Thatèng (14,021). Settlements here lie between about 264 m and 1,029 m above sea level (median 650 m).

- Ban Chakam Noy
- Ban Chakam-Gnai
- Ban Chakamlik
- Ban Chakamlit
- Ban Chakout
- Ban Chalam
- Ban Gnokthông
- Ban Hangphou
- Ban Houaxé
- Ban Houaylang-Mai
- Ban Kafè
- Ban Kalum
- Ban Kapu
- Ban Kathoumun
- Ban Keup
- Ban Khamkok
- Ban Kodakang
- Ban Kohouaphou-Gnai
- Ban Kohouaphou-Noy
- Ban Kub
- Ban Kôkphoung-Nua
- Ban Kôkphoung-Tai
- Ban Kông
- Ban Lakkhao
- Ban Lik
- Ban Mun-Kang
- Ban Mun-Mai
- Ban Nong-Nôk
- Ban Nongkan
- Ban Nonglao
- Ban Palai
- Ban Palay
- Ban Palèng Nua
- Ban Palèng-Kang
- Ban Palèng-Tai
- Ban Pông-Nua
- Ban Pông-Tai
- Ban Satheu-Gnai
- Ban Sathou
- Ban Sathua
- Ban Sèn-Nua
- Ban Sèn-Tai
- Ban Takiao
- Ban Takiao-Nua
- Ban Tay-Yun
- Ban Thatèng
- Ban Thialam-Kao
- Ban Thongvay
- Ban Thounla
- Ban Thôn-Noy
- Ban Thôngnai-Kao
- Ban Thôngnai-Mai
- Ban Toumgno
- Ban Tôk-Lôk
- Bankong
- Chakam Mai
- Chakamlit
- Chakamyai
- Chakout
- Chalam Kao
- Chalam Mai
- Choungloung Neua
- Houa Xe
- Huaylang
- Kafe
- Kapu
- Khamkou
- Koda Kang
- Kok Phoung Neua
- Kok Phoung Tai
- Kongtayoun
- Lik
- Mun Kang
- Nongbuasai
- Nongkan
- Nonglao
- Nongnok
- Palaeng Tai
- Palai
- Pong Neua
- Saisamphan
- Satheu Tai
- Sen Neua
- Sen Tai
- Takiao
- Thataengnuea
- Thateng Nua
- Thattaeng Tai
- Thonyai Mai
- Toumgno
- Yokthong

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 Thateng

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

### Water

17 rivers and streams.

- Houay Kaphouy
- Houay Kong
- Houay Lamphan
- Houay Lamphan-Gnai
- Houay Lamphan-Nôy
- Houay Lavan
- Houay Mout
- Houay Naneng
- Houay Nong Nôk
- Houay Saveung
- Houay Tak-Lo-Gnai
- Houay Tamho
- Houay Tit
- Houay Topok
- Houay Tôlô
- Houay Xèno
- Xé Dôn

### Hills and mountains

6 mountains; 6 hills.

- Phou Tongsouy · 1,512 m
- Phou Nanong · 1,490 m
- Phou Thiouom · 1,397 m
- Phou Nanikan · 1,220 m
- Phou Tayun · 1,174 m
- Phou Lôn · 1,119 m
- Phou Pong · 1,038 m
- Phou Ma · 785 m
- Phou Phatay · 754 m
- Phou Tat · 740 m
- Phou Tapoun · 735 m
- Phou Nongkang · 565 m

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 Thateng and the best time to visit

In Thateng, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). About 1,263 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (250 mm) and the driest Feb (6 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March and May**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 9 

Feb 25 6 

Mar 28 32 

Apr 29 51 

May 28 117 

Jun 26 137 

Jul 25 230 

Aug 25 250 

Sep 25 223 

Oct 24 130 

Nov 24 49 

Dec 22 29 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Thateng

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Kapu Health Center (Nongnok) · Thateng 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.44566&mlon=106.45851#map=17/15.44566/106.45851) 

Bank ທະນາຄານສົ່ງເສີມກະສິກຳ · Thateng 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.42932&mlon=106.38208#map=17/15.42932/106.38208) 

ATM BCEL · Thateng 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.43068&mlon=106.37882#map=17/15.43068/106.37882) 

Petrol pump Petrotrade · Thateng 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.44247&mlon=106.47407#map=17/15.44247/106.47407) 

Hotel Beyond Guesthouse and Hotel · Thateng 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.40133&mlon=106.38852#map=17/15.40133/106.38852) 

Mall ຕະຫຼາດເອບີ.ບ້ານຫຼັກ2.ເມືອງສາລະວັນ · Saravane 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.71428&mlon=106.41236#map=17/15.71428/106.41236) 

School Political Administration School · Lamarm 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.34154&mlon=106.70997#map=17/15.34154/106.70997) 

College ຮຮ ຕວຊສ ສາລະວັນ · Lao Ngarm 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.54086&mlon=106.26349#map=17/15.54086/106.26349) 

Police station Police Department · Lamarm 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.34454&mlon=106.72018#map=17/15.34454/106.72018) 

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 Thateng

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

- Hospitals4
- Banks1
- ATMs2
- Petrol pumps8
- Hotels16
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants8

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 Sekong Province

- Dakcheung
- Kaleum
- Lamarm

## Quick answers

- Where is Thateng?In Sekong Province, Laos
- What is the population of Thateng?46,347 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Thateng?About 22 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Thateng?About 70 people per km²
- What borders Thateng?Lamarm, Lao Ngarm, Paksxong and Saravane
- How many villages are in Thateng?91 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Thateng?Settlements lie between 264 m and 1,029 m
- What is the highest point in Thateng?Phou Tongsouy (1,512 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Thateng?November to March and May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Thateng?Kapu Health Center (Nongnok), about 3.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Thateng?ທະນາຄານສົ່ງເສີມກະສິກຳ, about 7.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Thateng?BCEL, about 8.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Thateng?Petrotrade, about 3.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Thateng?4 mapped
- How many banks are in Thateng?1 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Thateng?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Thateng?8 mapped
- What is the P-code of Thateng?LA1504 (OCHA common operational dataset)