# Mayparkngum District, Vientiane Capital – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane-capital/mayparkngum/

District · Vientiane Capital 

# Mayparkngum

Mayparkngum is a district (muang) of Laos in Vientiane Capital. It had an estimated **58,665 people** in 2024 on 649 km² (about 90 per km²). 86 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 52 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 58,665people (2024)
- 649km²
- 52mapped services
- 168 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Mayparkngum?

Mayparkngum had an estimated **58,665 people** in 2024 — 5.7% of Vientiane Capital, 47th of 148 districts. There are 1,030 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Vientiane Capital figure of 1,026). Spread over 649 km², that is about **90 people per km²**, 19th of 148 districts.

27.7% of people are children under 15 and 6.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 30 across Vientiane Capital). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,027**

5–9 ****5,722**

10–14 ****5,513**

15–19 ****4,969**

20–24 ****4,479**

25–29 ****4,572**

30–34 ****4,998**

35–39 ****4,756**

40–44 ****4,295**

45–49 ****3,624**

50–54 ****2,957**

55–59 ****2,395**

60–64 ****1,833**

65–69 ****1,447**

70–74 ****924**

75–79 ****595**

80+ ****559**

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 Mayparkngum?

Mayparkngum lies in [Vientiane Capital](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane-capital/), [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 4 other districts: [Hadxaifong](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane-capital/hadxaifong/), [Thaphabath](https://wherepedia.org/laos/bolikhamxai/thaphabath/), [Thoulakhom](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/thoulakhom/) and [Xaythany](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane-capital/xaythany/). By area it is the 134th largest of 148 districts in Laos. It covers 17.9% of [Vientiane Capital](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane-capital/). The centre of Mayparkngum is about 44 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. The centre point is at 18.1392° N, 102.9787° E. Local names: ມ. ປາກງື່ມ .

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 Mayparkngum

Open gazetteers list **86 villages, towns and localities** in Mayparkngum. Settlements here lie between about 164 m and 200 m above sea level (median 168 m).

- Ban Dinh Deng
- Ban Dondou
- Ban Dongsangphai
- Ban Donhai
- Ban Donsangkhi
- Ban Donsangphai
- Ban Dôn
- Ban Dôn-Tai
- Ban Dôngkalum
- Ban Dôngxan
- Ban Hai
- Ban Houamthong
- Ban Houana
- Ban Houay Kham
- Ban Hôn Kôn
- Ban Khôksa
- Ban Makhiao
- Ban Maknao
- Ban Maknaodông
- Ban Nabông
- Ban Nakoung
- Ban Naleut
- Ban Nasa
- Ban Natham
- Ban Navay
- Ban Naxa
- Ban Naxianglè
- Ban Naxon
- Ban Nongbouathong
- Ban Nongkhiat
- Ban Nongkhèn
- Ban Nongpheung
- Ban Nongphouviang
- Ban Nôn
- Ban Nônsomboun
- Ban Nônsoung
- Ban Nônxay
- Ban Pak Beng
- Ban Pakngum
- Ban Pakoang
- Ban Phakôkhai
- Ban Phao
- Ban Phay
- Ban Phônkham
- Ban Sangsai
- Ban Spakan
- Ban Thadindam
- Ban Thadua
- Ban Thakok
- Ban Thanadi
- Ban Thangkhông
- Ban Thaxang
- Ban Thaxianglè
- Ban Thinthiang
- Ban Thounloua
- Ban Vangphô
- Ban Veunkhèn
- Ban Woen
- Don
- Dongneng
- Donhai
- Donvangpho
- Hai
- Makhiao
- Maknao
- Maknao-Dong
- Maknao-Nua
- Maknao-Tai
- Nabong
- Nafay
- Nakoung
- Naleut
- Natham
- Naxon
- Non-Soung
- Nongphouviang
- Nongvangpheung
- Phao
- Sangsai
- Sompasert
- Thadeuasinghom
- Thakok
- Thakokhai
- Thangkhong
- Thinthiang
- Xienglaena

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 Mayparkngum

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

### Water

17 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Houay Bon
- Houay Chao
- Houay Dôn
- Houay Hai
- Houay Khai
- Houay Khangban
- Houay Koua
- Houay Mak-Hiao
- Houay Meuy
- Houay Naxiangle
- Houay Pan
- Houay Phaniang
- Houay Talèo
- Nam Bang
- Nam Kok
- Nam Ngum
- Nam Pian
- Nong Ham

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Phou Khaokhoay · 1,024 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 Mayparkngum and the best time to visit

In Mayparkngum, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (20 °C). About 1,407 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (300 mm) and the driest Dec (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to March**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 7 

Feb 24 16 

Mar 27 40 

Apr 30 66 

May 29 188 

Jun 28 202 

Jul 27 261 

Aug 26 300 

Sep 26 219 

Oct 25 86 

Nov 23 16 

Dec 20 5 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mayparkngum

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital ໂຮງໝໍເມືອງ ປາກງື່ມ · Mayparkngum 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.14959&mlon=103.04492#map=17/18.14959/103.04492) 

Bank LDB · Thaphabath 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.30955&mlon=103.19140#map=17/18.30955/103.19140) 

ATM Phongsavanh Bank · Xaythany 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.02892&mlon=102.65156#map=17/18.02892/102.65156) 

Petrol pump Bounsavan Power · Mayparkngum 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.11468&mlon=103.02693#map=17/18.11468/103.02693) 

Hotel Vongsanga Hotel · Mayparkngum 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.11904&mlon=103.03004#map=17/18.11904/103.03004) 

Mall ້ຮ້ານແມ່ເພັດ ສະພັງເມີກ · Xaythany 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.03568&mlon=102.64843#map=17/18.03568/102.64843) 

School Donsangphai Pre-School, Primary School and Lower Secondary School · Mayparkngum 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.11383&mlon=102.91767#map=17/18.11383/102.91767) 

College Faculty of Agriculture (NUOL) · Xaythany 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.12668&mlon=102.79188#map=17/18.12668/102.79188) 

Police station Lao Public Security Television · Xaysetha 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.98954&mlon=102.66806#map=17/17.98954/102.66806) 

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 Mayparkngum

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

- Hospitals12
- Petrol pumps13
- Hotels6
- Schools3
- Restaurants17
- Dental clinics1

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 Vientiane Capital

- Chanthabuly
- Hadxaifong
- Naxaithong
- Sangthong
- Sikhottabong
- Sisattanak
- Xaysetha
- Xaythany

## Quick answers

- Where is Mayparkngum?In Vientiane Capital, Laos
- What is the population of Mayparkngum?58,665 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mayparkngum?About 29 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mayparkngum?About 90 people per km²
- What borders Mayparkngum?Hadxaifong, Thaphabath, Thoulakhom and Xaythany
- How many villages are in Mayparkngum?86 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mayparkngum?Settlements lie between 164 m and 200 m
- What is the highest point in Mayparkngum?Phou Khaokhoay (1,024 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mayparkngum?October to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mayparkngum?ໂຮງໝໍເມືອງ ປາກງື່ມ, about 7.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mayparkngum?LDB, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mayparkngum?Phongsavanh Bank, about 37 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mayparkngum?Bounsavan Power, about 5.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mayparkngum?12 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mayparkngum?13 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mayparkngum?LA0109 (OCHA common operational dataset)