# Xaisomboon Province, Laos – Districts, Population & Map

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Province · Laos 

# Xaisomboon Province

Xaisomboon Province is a province of Laos. It had an estimated **119,325 people** in 2024 on 7,956 km² (about 15 per km²). It is divided into 5 districts. 259 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 79 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 119,325people (2024)
- 7,956km²
- 5districts
- 79mapped services

## How many people live in Xaisomboon Province?

Xaisomboon Province had an estimated **119,325 people** in 2024 — 1.6% of Lao People's Democratic Republic, the least populous of 18 provinces. There are 917 women for every 1,000 men (below the Lao People's Democratic Republic figure of 997). Spread over 7,956 km², that is about **15 people per km²**, 17th of 18 provinces.

36.9% of people are children under 15 and 3.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 26 across Lao People's Democratic Republic). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 66 children and older people.

0–4 ****14,421**

5–9 ****14,926**

10–14 ****14,738**

15–19 ****11,856**

20–24 ****10,463**

25–29 ****10,427**

30–34 ****10,142**

35–39 ****8,691**

40–44 ****6,366**

45–49 ****4,777**

50–54 ****3,852**

55–59 ****2,875**

60–64 ****2,264**

65–69 ****1,493**

70–74 ****940**

75–79 ****548**

80+ ****546**

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 Xaisomboon Province?

Xaisomboon Province lies in [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 4 other provinces: [Bolikhamxai Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/bolikhamxai/), [Louangphabang Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/louangphabang/), [Vientiane Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/) and [Xiengkhouang Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xiengkhouang/). By area it is the 16th largest of 18 provinces in Laos. It covers 3.5% of [Lao People's Democratic Republic](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). The centre of Xaisomboon Province is about 110 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. The centre point is at 18.8685° N, 103.0368° E. Local names: ໄຊສົມບູນ .

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 Xaisomboon Province

District People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Anouvong](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/anouvong/) 33,249 16 2,067 59 27 

[Longsane](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/longsane/) 31,375 23 1,390 63 15 

[Thathom](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/thathom/) 27,813 22 1,272 59 30 

[Longcheng](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/longcheng/) 13,499 7 1,945 66 6 

[Home](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/home/) 13,389 10 1,282 14 1 

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 Xaisomboon Province

Open gazetteers list **259 villages, towns and localities** in Xaisomboon Province. The largest with a recorded population: Ban Vangluang (2,086), Ban Vang-An (596) and Ban Khonxana (596). Settlements here lie between about 208 m and 1,696 m above sea level (median 636 m).

- Anouvong
- B. Donsamphan
- B. Hinsoh
- B. Houaysiat
- B. Keomani
- B. Khonvat
- B. Muanglong
- B. Namkhouy
- B. Nammoung
- B. Namnying
- B. Namon
- B. Namyen
- B. Napho
- B. Naxai
- B. Phonlao
- B. Phonmouang
- B. Phonsa-at
- B. Phonsavat
- B. Phonxai
- B. Phoupaman
- B. Phouphadang
- B. Sanpatong
- B. Thahua
- B. Thamdin
- B. Vanglouang
- B. Xamkhon
- B. Xiangmi
- Ban Bia
- Ban Chathao
- Ban Donmai
- Ban Déndeng Nua
- Ban Déndeng-Tai
- Ban Dôn
- Ban Dông
- Ban Dôngmo
- Ban Gnotpou
- Ban Gnotxong
- Ban Hat Lack
- Ban Hatdiat
- Ban Hatsamkhon
- Ban Hau
- Ban Hinso
- Ban Hintang
- Ban Hom
- Ban Homxai
- Ban Houakhang
- Ban Houana
- Ban Houay Vang
- Ban Houaydua
- Ban Houayhinsua
- Ban Houaykapô-Iang
- Ban Houaykhoang
- Ban Houayleuk
- Ban Houaypachat
- Ban Houayxai
- Ban Houayxou
- Ban Hôm
- Ban Kang Noy
- Ban Kangsan
- Ban Kao
- Ban Kengsang
- Ban Keo Song Lay
- Ban Khanghông
- Ban Khangxè
- Ban Khet-Sam
- Ban Khixang
- Ban Kho Hai
- Ban Khon
- Ban Khonsana
- Ban Khonxana
- Ban Kiang
- Ban Kohai
- Ban Kèngnoi
- Ban Kèosamsoum
- Ban Kèovi
- Ban Kéngphang
- Ban Kéomouangna
- Ban Lak Samsip-Sam
- Ban Lak Xao-Si
- Ban Lang Houn
- Ban Latkhoay
- Ban Leu
- Ban Lomboua
- Ban Longchèng
- Ban Longsouay
- Ban Longxan
- Ban Louang
- Ban Mong
- Ban Mouang Cha
- Ban Mouangsoum
- Ban Muang Ao Nua
- Ban Muang Ao Tai
- Ban Muang Hao
- Ban Muangphoun
- Ban Muangtan
- Ban Nabon
- Ban Nachia
- Ban Nadèng
- Ban Nagnoung
- Ban Nahéng
- Ban Nakhasanpatong
- Ban Nakhoun
- Ban Nakhua
- Ban Nakoang
- Ban Nalao
- Ban Nalu
- Ban Naluang
- Ban Nam Mo
- Ban Nam Ngou
- Ban Nam Nhok Noy
- Ban Nam-On
- Ban Nam-Yén
- Ban Namcha
- Ban Namfeung
- Ban Namhai
- Ban Namkama
- Ban Namkhang
- Ban Namkhian
- Ban Namkhè
- Ban Namla
- Ban Namlong
- Ban Nammeui
- Ban Namngoua
- Ban Namon
- Ban Nampa
- Ban Nampha
- Ban Namphang
- Ban Namphay
- Ban Nampheung
- Ban Namphouan
- Ban Nampi
- Ban Namxang
- Ban Namxo
- Ban Nanat
- Ban Naniou
- Ban Nasay
- Ban Nasôm
- Ban Natou
- Ban Navang
- Ban Naxay
- Ban Naxèng
- Ban Naxông
- Ban Ngiou-Gnai
- Ban Ngiou-Noi
- Ban Nikhôm-Khôsana
- Ban Nong Nua
- Ban Nong Pao
- Ban Nongmouang
- Ban Om
- Ban Pakmai
- Ban Paktou
- Ban Pakyong
- Ban Pang
- Ban Pang-Kang
- Ban Pang-Nua
- Ban Pang-Tai
- Ban Pha En
- Ban Pha Khao
- Ban Pha-An
- Ban Phadoy
- Ban Phahom
- Ban Phak-Lan
- Ban Phalavèk
- Ban Phanôkkôk
- Ban Phapouk
- Ban Phasouanya
- Ban Phatoum
- Ban Phavolo
- Ban Phaèn
- Ban Phialouang
- Ban Phiangleng
- Ban Phiathèp
- Ban Phiengta
- Ban Phonechaleune
- Ban Phonhom
- Ban Phouloum
- Ban Phoumo
- Ban Phounamhouat
- Ban Phouthat
- Ban Phônxai
- Ban Piang
- Ban Poa Hai
- Ban Pomom-Noi
- Ban Pomom-Tai
- Ban Pou
- Ban Pounghinlat
- Ban Pôt
- Ban Sa Noc
- Ban Sam Pong
- Ban Samlian
- Ban Samsao-Gnai
- Ban San Tong
- Ban Sao Phan
- Ban Songhong
- Ban Sophien
- Ban Sènlouang
- Ban Tathôm
- Ban Thamdin
- Ban Thaovông
- Ban Thaviang
- Ban Thaviengxay
- Ban Thitnoune
- Ban Thong-Noy-Nua
- Ban Thong-Noy-Tai
- Ban Thongkhoun
- Ban Thônggna
- Ban Thôngkhoun
- Ban Thôngkhèm
- Ban Tiamle
- Ban Tongchiang
- Ban Vang-An
- Ban Vanghay
- Ban Vangluang
- Ban Veung San
- Ban Vieng Thong
- Ban Xamkothong
- Ban Xan
- Ban Xiangkhông
- Ban Xiangtan
- Ban Xompông
- Ban Xon
- Hinhouaseua
- Khét Xaopamông
- Laksaosy
- Laksippet
- Lao Nia
- Muang Leuk
- Muang Tia
- Muang Xao
- Namcha
- Namngon
- Namxan
- Nati
- Naxai
- Naxaysavang
- Naxong
- Nongpou
- Pa Boun
- Pha Khiling
- Pha Xiangthong
- Phalavek
- Phanxai
- Phiali
- Phonepha
- Phouang
- Phoupaman
- Ponphon
- Pou
- Songkèo
- Ta Meut
- Tha Vieng
- Thathom
- Thongkhoun
- Tianmun
- Viengthong
- Xamthong
- Xiangkhoang
- Xiangsay
- Xiengkhong

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 Xaisomboon Province

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

### Water

67 rivers and streams.

- Houay Dat
- Houay Kisson
- Houay Lékfai
- Houay Monong
- Houay Nasang
- Houay Pho
- Houay Phouson
- Houay Phouthat
- Houay Pomon
- Houay Poun
- Houay Sala
- Houay Samsua
- Houay Sava
- Houay Sot
- Houay Tonha
- Houay Van
- Houay Xai
- Houay Xangtay
- Nam Bak
- Nam Bousamka
- Nam Chia
- Nam Chian
- Nam Dèng
- Nam Féng

…and 43 more.

### Hills and mountains

106 mountains; 6 hills; 1 peak; 1 mountain pass.

- Phou Bia · 2,801 m
- Phou Xao · 2,585 m
- Phou Miang · 2,416 m
- Phou Phakhao · 2,209 m
- Phou Niangsiniao · 2,206 m
- Phou Samsao · 2,088 m
- Phou Khounkhao · 2,007 m
- Phou Katha · 1,979 m
- Phou Namsang · 1,943 m
- Phou Xanglouang · 1,910 m
- Phou Lavek · 1,904 m
- Phou Tin · 1,883 m
- Phou Lô · 1,882 m
- Phou Meutin-Noi · 1,876 m
- Phou Palék · 1,875 m
- Pha Laoluang · 1,872 m
- Phou Phadèng · 1,859 m
- Phou Namtonloung · 1,858 m
- Phou Nam Pung · 1,837 m
- Phou Malouay · 1,812 m
- Phou Sak-Noy · 1,806 m
- Phou Louang · 1,798 m
- Phou Dèndin · 1,795 m
- Phou Hai · 1,761 m

…and 90 more.

### Getting around

2 airfields.

- Long Tieng
- Pha Khao

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 Xaisomboon Province and the best time to visit

In Xaisomboon Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Dec (17 °C). About 1,096 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (241 mm) and the driest Dec (7 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 17 9 

Feb 20 8 

Mar 22 31 

Apr 24 57 

May 24 143 

Jun 24 141 

Jul 23 207 

Aug 23 241 

Sep 23 162 

Oct 21 69 

Nov 19 20 

Dec 17 7 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Xaisomboon Province

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

- Hospitals15
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps4
- Hotels25
- Schools1
- Pharmacies8
- Restaurants22
- Police stations2

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 Xaisomboon Province?In Laos
- What is the population of Xaisomboon Province?119,325 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Xaisomboon Province?About 22 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Xaisomboon Province?About 15 people per km²
- What borders Xaisomboon Province?Bolikhamxai Province, Louangphabang Province, Vientiane Province and Xiengkhouang Province
- How many villages are in Xaisomboon Province?259 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Xaisomboon Province?Settlements lie between 208 m and 1,696 m
- What is the highest point in Xaisomboon Province?Phou Bia (2,801 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Xaisomboon Province?October to April
- How many hospitals are in Xaisomboon Province?15 mapped
- How many banks are in Xaisomboon Province?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Xaisomboon Province?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Xaisomboon Province?LA18 (OCHA common operational dataset)