# Vientiane Province, Laos – Districts, Population & Map

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

Province · Laos 

# Vientiane Province

Vientiane Province is a province of Laos. It had an estimated **484,181 people** in 2024 on 12,494 km² (about 39 per km²). Its main town is Muang Phôn-Hông. It is divided into 11 districts. 848 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,046 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 484,181people (2024)
- 12,494km²
- 11districts
- 1,046mapped services

## How many people live in Vientiane Province?

Vientiane Province had an estimated **484,181 people** in 2024 — 6.3% of Lao People's Democratic Republic, 4th of 18 provinces. There are 1,000 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Lao People's Democratic Republic figure of 997). Spread over 12,494 km², that is about **39 people per km²**, 5th of 18 provinces.

27.8% of people are children under 15 and 5.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 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 ****41,594**

5–9 ****44,054**

10–14 ****48,925**

15–19 ****45,825**

20–24 ****43,710**

25–29 ****41,134**

30–34 ****38,432**

35–39 ****35,944**

40–44 ****33,108**

45–49 ****26,889**

50–54 ****22,397**

55–59 ****18,905**

60–64 ****15,631**

65–69 ****11,411**

70–74 ****7,445**

75–79 ****4,379**

80+ ****4,398**

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 Vientiane Province?

Vientiane Province lies in [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 5 other provinces: [Bolikhamxai Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/bolikhamxai/), [Louangphabang Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/louangphabang/), [Vientiane Capital](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane-capital/), [Xaignabouly Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaignabouly/) and [Xaisomboon Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/). By area it is the 10th largest of 18 provinces in Laos. It covers 5.4% of [Lao People's Democratic Republic](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). The centre point is at 18.6146° N, 102.2224° E. Local names: ວຽງຈັນ .

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 Vientiane Province

District People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Phonhong](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/phonhong/) 74,050 127 585 139 119 

[Vangvieng](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/vangvieng/) 64,251 45 1,434 139 574 

[Thoulakhom](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/thoulakhom/) 60,157 77 783 82 50 

[Meun](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/meun/) 49,465 46 1,074 30 12 

[Feuang](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/feuang/) 48,840 56 866 94 44 

[Xanakharm](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/xanakharm/) 45,214 24 1,883 78 35 

[Kasy](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/kasy/) 43,884 18 2,455 130 63 

[Hinherb](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/hinherb/) 33,835 28 1,191 67 20 

[Mad](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/mad/) 24,182 16 1,559 76 20 

[Viengkham](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/viengkham/) 20,741 138 150 31 63 

[Keo Oudom](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/keo-oudom/) 19,562 38 514 51 46 

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 Vientiane Province

Open gazetteers list **848 villages, towns and localities** in Vientiane Province. The largest with a recorded population: Vang Vieng (25,000), Muang Phôn-Hông (10,112), Ban Dansavan (1,196), Mai (510) and Donesayoudoom (509). Settlements here lie between about 167 m and 1,474 m above sea level (median 229 m).

- Ankxang
- Ban Bo
- Ban Bonliangsai
- Ban Bouakmèo
- Ban Bouamphouk
- Ban Bouamphèk
- Ban Boungphao
- Ban Bèng
- Ban Chiang
- Ban Chieng
- Ban Choum
- Ban Chout
- Ban Chèng
- Ban Danpasat
- Ban Dansavan
- Ban Daomouang
- Ban Deun Sai
- Ban Don
- Ban Donhiang
- Ban Donkha
- Ban Donkouat
- Ban Donnang
- Ban Donphoung
- Ban Donsantiphap
- Ban Donsavang
- Ban Donsôk
- Ban Donthao
- Ban Dèndin
- Ban Dông
- Ban Dôngkhao
- Ban Dônkha
- Ban Ekxang
- Ban Gnotphouthing-Noy
- Ban Gnotsèt
- Ban Gnotxong
- Ban Gnouat
- Ban Hai
- Ban Hai Vong
- Ban Haignon-Kao
- Ban Haignon-Mai
- Ban Hat Dua
- Ban Hat Xay Ngam
- Ban Hatgnao
- Ban Hatmala
- Ban Hatsiao
- Ban Hatsongkhon
- Ban Hatsoun
- Ban Hattha
- Ban Hatxai
- Ban Hin-Ngôn
- Ban Hingkangna
- Ban Hinheup-Nua
- Ban Hinheup-Tai
- Ban Hinngôn-Kang
- Ban Hinngôn-Nua
- Ban Hinngôn-Tai
- Ban Houamuang
- Ban Houana
- Ban Houay Khae
- Ban Houay Sane
- Ban Houay Toum
- Ban Houay-Heut
- Ban Houay-Youak
- Ban Houaychèng
- Ban Houaydokmai
- Ban Houaydua
- Ban Houayhinlap
- Ban Houayhinluang
- Ban Houayhintit
- Ban Houayhôk
- Ban Houaykhagneng
- Ban Houaykhalép
- Ban Houaykhamxai
- Ban Houaykhaokhoay
- Ban Houaykhonkèn
- Ban Houaykhông
- Ban Houaymo
- Ban Houaynam
- Ban Houayngam
- Ban Houaypamom
- Ban Houaypasong
- Ban Houayphadèng
- Ban Houayphông
- Ban Houaysangao
- Ban Houaysing
- Ban Houaytakèo
- Ban Houaytangnai
- Ban Houaytangnay
- Ban Houaytankèo
- Ban Houaytao
- Ban Houaythôn
- Ban Houaytorn
- Ban Houaytôm
- Ban Houayxayngam
- Ban Houayxi
- Ban Houayxouy
- Ban Houayxèt
- Ban Houeyphanla
- Ban Hôngluay-Saka
- Ban Kaiso
- Ban Kang
- Ban Keun
- Ban Kham
- Ban Kham Xang
- Ban Khamxang
- Ban Khanmak
- Ban Khet-Ha
- Ban Khet-Hôk
- Ban Khet-Nung
- Ban Khet-Song
- Ban Khon Ilan
- Ban Khonken
- Ban Khonkeo
- Ban Khonkoum
- Ban Khonluang
- Ban Khonphouk
- Ban Khouanamlao
- Ban Khouaphan
- Ban Khoun
- Ban Khua
- Ban Khènsavan
- Ban Khôk Khaodo
- Ban Khôkkhaodo
- Ban Khôkngiou
- Ban Kok Kieng
- Ban Kongkhao
- Ban Koua
- Ban Kouei
- Ban Kèng Kang
- Ban Kèng-Iang
- Ban Kèng-Na
- Ban Kèng-Nang
- Ban Kèokoang
- Ban Kénghai
- Ban Kôkkiang
- Ban Kôktén
- Ban Kôkxan
- Ban Lak-Hasipsong
- Ban Langmao
- Ban Laochai
- Ban Laokham
- Ban Lingxan
- Ban Longkhèn
- Ban Longngum
- Ban Longyèn
- Ban Ma Noi
- Ban Mai
- Ban Mai-Phônsi
- Ban May
- Ban Mouk
- Ban Moun
- Ban Muang-Kao
- Ban Muangfuang
- Ban Muangkhi
- Ban Muangmun
- Ban Muangmét
- Ban Muangxang
- Ban Mun
- Ban Mènmang
- Ban Mèo
- Ban Na
- Ban Na Dan
- Ban Na Duang
- Ban Na Fay
- Ban Na Kop
- Ban Na Mou
- Ban Na Nine
- Ban Na Oudôm
- Ban Na Phoc Thap
- Ban Na Phèng
- Ban Na Sang Noi
- Ban Na-An
- Ban Na-Ang
- Ban Naban
- Ban Nabo
- Ban Nabon
- Ban Nabon-Gnai
- Ban Nabon-Noy
- Ban Naboua
- Ban Nad Okkhoun
- Ban Nadao
- Ban Nadi
- Ban Nadokou
- Ban Nadou
- Ban Nadouang
- Ban Nadua
- Ban Nafay Phônhông
- Ban Nafay Phônngam
- Ban Nagna
- Ban Nagnang
- Ban Nagnao
- Ban Nagnap
- Ban Nagnèng
- Ban Nahat
- Ban Nahoy
- Ban Nahè
- Ban Nahông
- Ban Naka
- Ban Nakam
- Ban Nakang
- Ban Nakangpa
- Ban Nakham
- Ban Nakhong
- Ban Nakhop
- Ban Nakhoun
- Ban Nakhua
- Ban Nakhè
- Ban Nakhôm
- Ban Nakoum
- Ban Nakèp
- Ban Nakén
- Ban Nakéo
- Ban Nala
- Ban Nalang
- Ban Nalao
- Ban Nalom
- Ban Nalong
- Ban Nalongkhoun
- Ban Naluang
- Ban Nalè
- Ban Nalèng-Nua
- Ban Nalèng-Tai
- Ban Nam Gnome
- Ban Nam Poun
- Ban Nam Sèt-Tai
- Ban Nam-Ang
- Ban Nam-Ung
- Ban Nam-Èt
- Ban Namai
- Ban Naman Noy
- Ban Namchao
- Ban Namchim
- Ban Namchèng
- Ban Namdèn
- Ban Nameui
- Ban Namfuang
- Ban Namgnon
- Ban Namhai
- Ban Namhi
- Ban Namhouang
- Ban Nami
- Ban Namka
- Ban Namkai
- Ban Namkamu
- Ban Namkham
- Ban Namkhèng
- Ban Namkoum-Kao
- Ban Namkoum-Mai
- Ban Namkoy
- Ban Namkèn
- Ban Namlin
- Ban Nammok
- Ban Nammouang
- Ban Namnoy
- Ban Namoi
- Ban Namon
- Ban Namon-Nua
- Ban Namou
- Ban Namouang
- Ban Nampat
- Ban Nampat-Nua
- Ban Namphai
- Ban Namphao
- Ban Namphok
- Ban Namphouk
- Ban Nampin
- Ban Nampo
- Ban Nampou-Gnai
- Ban Nampou-Nôy
- Ban Nampoun
- Ban Nampè
- Ban Nampôt
- Ban Nampôu
- Ban Namthôm
- Ban Namuang-Gnai
- Ban Namuang-Noy
- Ban Namxa
- Ban Namxa-Gnai
- Ban Namxa-Noy
- Ban Namxang
- Ban Namyang
- Ban Namôn
- Ban Namôn-Kao
- Ban Namôn-Mai
- Ban Nanga
- Ban Nanga (2)
- Ban Nangeun
- Ban Nangtou
- Ban Nanoi-Songhong
- Ban Nanokkhoum
- Ban Nanoy
- Ban Naoudômxay
- Ban Napachat
- Ban Napafa
- Ban Napan
- Ban Napane
- Ban Napheng
- Ban Napheuy
- Ban Naphiang
- Ban Napho
- Ban Naphong
- Ban Naphung
- Ban Naphèng
- Ban Naphô
- Ban Naphô-Nua
- Ban Naphông
- Ban Naphôpha Lat
- Ban Napoun
- Ban Nasak
- Ban Nasangleck
- Ban Nasat
- Ban Nasouak
- Ban Nasè
- Ban Natan
- Ban Natao
- Ban Natay
- Ban Natfièn-Mai
- Ban Nathao
- Ban Nathong
- Ban Nathoua
- Ban Nathoun
- Ban Nathèn-Kao
- Ban Nathép
- Ban Natiou
- Ban Naté
- Ban Nava
- Ban Navan
- Ban Navay
- Ban Naxanglék
- Ban Naxay
- Ban Naxaykhao
- Ban Naxom
- Ban Naxou
- Ban Naxèng
- Ban Naxông
- Ban Nayè
- Ban Ngiou
- Ban Nikhôm Nongnam
- Ban Non Sa
- Ban Nong Khay
- Ban Nong Louang
- Ban Nong Pat
- Ban Nongboua
- Ban Nongbouathong
- Ban Nonggne
- Ban Nongkhon
- Ban Nongnak
- Ban Nongpen
- Ban Nongphông-Nua
- Ban Nongphông-Tai
- Ban Nongpoung
- Ban Nongpét
- Ban Nongtao
- Ban Nonsavat
- Ban Noy
- Ban Nôn
- Ban Nônkabay
- Ban Nônsamakkhi
- Ban Nônsayan
- Ban Ouang Mon
- Ban Oupmoung
- Ban Pagnakha
- Ban Pak Pa Noi
- Ban Pakchèng
- Ban Pakgnan
- Ban Pakha
- Ban Pakham
- Ban Pakhang
- Ban Pakhouayxi
- Ban Pakkagnoung
- Ban Pakkoang
- Ban Pakmi
- Ban Pakmoua
- Ban Pakmèt
- Ban Pakphang
- Ban Pakpo
- Ban Pakthoun
- Ban Pakvang
- Ban Pamak
- Ban Peun
- Ban Phabong
- Ban Phachao
- Ban Phadèng
- Ban Phahom
- Ban Phakhiling
- Ban Phakhô
- Ban Phakoup
- Ban Phalam
- Ban Phalamphan
- Ban Phalat
- Ban Phalouang
- Ban Phan Nong
- Ban Phanam Ôk
- Ban Phanda
- Ban Phanthong
- Ban Phanông
- Ban Phatang
- Ban Phathao
- Ban Phato
- Ban Phatonglôm

…and 448 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 Vientiane Province

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

### Water

109 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank; 1 lake; 1 dam.

- Angkep Nam Ngum
- Houay Chan
- Houay Hiang
- Houay Hindin
- Houay Hinxa
- Houay Hong
- Houay Hongphèng
- Houay Kabak
- Houay Kabo
- Houay Ko
- Houay Kout
- Houay Leuk
- Houay Louk
- Houay Man
- Houay Mo
- Houay Namkai
- Houay Pasong
- Houay Phadèng
- Houay Phat
- Houay Phay
- Houay Phouk
- Houay Sai-Gnai
- Houay San
- Houay Sinnan

…and 88 more.

### Coast and islands

4 islands; 1 beach.

- Don Gnoung
- Don Kieo
- Don Kueung
- Don Sang
- Hat Takèo

### Hills and mountains

131 mountains; 24 hills; 1 peak.

- Phou Khaotongkasi · 2,056 m
- Phou Phalamphan · 1,983 m
- Phou Samliam · 1,935 m
- Phou Maiya · 1,922 m
- Phou Kho · 1,848 m
- Phou Nampin · 1,683 m
- Phou Sang · 1,638 m
- Pha Noy · 1,637 m
- Pha Tongching · 1,622 m
- Pha Kèo · 1,595 m
- Phou Kongkhao · 1,593 m
- Phou Phadang · 1,589 m
- Pha Tham-Ông · 1,574 m
- Phou Phathao · 1,571 m
- Pha Dèttong · 1,553 m
- Pha Longchan · 1,539 m
- Pha Nam-Ôk · 1,512 m
- Phou Soung · 1,512 m
- Phou Namthèm · 1,508 m
- Phou Tonglôm · 1,488 m
- Phou Gni · 1,484 m
- Phou Thaiheun · 1,481 m
- Pha Nonghouat · 1,469 m
- Phou Houaxang · 1,455 m

…and 132 more.

### Getting around

4 airfields.

- Ban Keun
- Ban Na Then
- Ritaville
- Vang Vieng

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 Vientiane Province and the best time to visit

In Vientiane Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Dec (21 °C). About 1,034 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (219 mm) and the driest Dec (6 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 9 

Mar 27 30 

Apr 29 51 

May 29 136 

Jun 28 146 

Jul 27 188 

Aug 27 219 

Sep 27 163 

Oct 26 64 

Nov 24 14 

Dec 21 6 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Vientiane Province

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

- Hospitals45
- Banks29
- ATMs11
- Petrol pumps112
- Hotels419
- Shopping malls1
- Schools42
- Colleges and universities8
- Pharmacies12
- Restaurants357
- Police stations5
- Dental clinics5

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 Vientiane Province?In Laos
- What is the population of Vientiane Province?484,181 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Vientiane Province?About 27 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Vientiane Province?About 39 people per km²
- What borders Vientiane Province?Bolikhamxai Province, Louangphabang Province, Vientiane Capital, Xaignabouly Province and Xaisomboon Province
- How many villages are in Vientiane Province?848 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Vientiane Province?Settlements lie between 167 m and 1,474 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Vientiane Province?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Vientiane Province?Phou Khaotongkasi (2,056 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Vientiane Province?October to March
- How many hospitals are in Vientiane Province?45 mapped
- How many banks are in Vientiane Province?29 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Vientiane Province?11 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Vientiane Province?112 mapped
- What is the P-code of Vientiane Province?LA10 (OCHA common operational dataset)