# Anouvong District, Xaisomboon Province – Villages & Map

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District · Xaisomboon Province 

# Anouvong

Anouvong is a district (muang) of Laos in Xaisomboon Province. It had an estimated **33,249 people** in 2024 on 2,067 km² (about 16 per km²). 59 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 27 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 33,249people (2024)
- 2,067km²
- 27mapped services
- 1,006 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Anouvong?

Anouvong had an estimated **33,249 people** in 2024 — 27.9% of Xaisomboon Province, 96th of 148 districts. There are 872 women for every 1,000 men (below the Xaisomboon Province figure of 917). Spread over 2,067 km², that is about **16 people per km²**, 118th of 148 districts.

36.2% of people are children under 15 and 2.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 22 across Xaisomboon Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 63 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,918**

5–9 ****4,025**

10–14 ****4,100**

15–19 ****3,258**

20–24 ****2,954**

25–29 ****3,028**

30–34 ****2,936**

35–39 ****2,552**

40–44 ****1,897**

45–49 ****1,379**

50–54 ****1,047**

55–59 ****741**

60–64 ****564**

65–69 ****368**

70–74 ****227**

75–79 ****131**

80+ ****124**

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 Anouvong?

Anouvong lies in [Xaisomboon Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/), [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 8 other districts: [Bolikhanh](https://wherepedia.org/laos/bolikhamxai/bolikhanh/), [Home](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/home/), [Keo Oudom](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/keo-oudom/), [Longcheng](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/longcheng/), [Longsane](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/longsane/), [Phaxay](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xiengkhouang/phaxay/), [Thathom](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/thathom/) and [Vangvieng](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/vangvieng/). By area it is the 40th largest of 148 districts in Laos. It covers 26.0% of [Xaisomboon Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/). The centre of Anouvong is about 113 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. The centre point is at 18.9025° N, 103.0284° E. Local names: ມ. ອະນຸວົງ .

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 Anouvong

Open gazetteers list **59 villages, towns and localities** in Anouvong. Settlements here lie between about 234 m and 1,566 m above sea level (median 1,006 m).

- Anouvong
- Ban Déndeng Nua
- Ban Déndeng-Tai
- Ban Houaykapô-Iang
- Ban Houayleuk
- Ban Khangxè
- Ban Khixang
- Ban Kho Hai
- Ban Kohai
- Ban Kéomouangna
- Ban Lak Samsip-Sam
- Ban Lak Xao-Si
- Ban Longchèng
- Ban Louang
- Ban Mouang Cha
- Ban Mouangsoum
- Ban Muang Ao Nua
- Ban Muang Ao Tai
- Ban Muang Hao
- Ban Nachia
- Ban Nahéng
- Ban Nakhua
- Ban Nalu
- Ban Naluang
- Ban Nam Ngou
- Ban Namfeung
- Ban Namla
- Ban Nampheung
- Ban Naniou
- Ban Nasôm
- Ban Natou
- Ban Nong Nua
- Ban Nong Pao
- Ban Om
- Ban Pakmai
- Ban Pha-An
- Ban Phadoy
- Ban Phavolo
- Ban Phialouang
- Ban Phoumo
- Ban Sophien
- Ban Thong-Noy-Nua
- Ban Thong-Noy-Tai
- Ban Thongkhoun
- Ban Thôngkhoun
- Ban Thôngkhèm
- Ban Tiamle
- Hinhouaseua
- Laksaosy
- Laksippet
- Muang Tia
- Namcha
- Namngon
- Pa Boun
- Pha Khiling
- Pha Xiangthong
- Phonepha
- Songkèo
- Thongkhoun

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 Anouvong

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

### Water

12 rivers and streams.

- Houay Phouson
- Houay Phouthat
- Houay Tonha
- Nam Chia
- Nam Féng
- Nam Hao
- Nam Louang
- Nam Muay
- Nam Mô
- Nam Phay
- Nam Sang
- Nam Tinna

### Hills and mountains

17 mountains; 1 peak; 1 hill.

- Phou Bia · 2,801 m
- Phou Tin · 1,883 m
- Phou Meutin-Noi · 1,876 m
- Phou Phadèng · 1,859 m
- Phou Louang · 1,798 m
- Phou Son · 1,760 m
- Phou Xè · 1,760 m
- Phou Meutin Gnai · 1,666 m
- Phou Phadoy · 1,642 m
- Phou Xang · 1,637 m
- Phou Samlian · 1,603 m
- Phou Miang · 1,594 m
- Phou Namsou · 1,548 m
- Phou Kongkhao · 1,469 m
- Phou Xènoi · 1,313 m
- Phou Kout · 1,161 m
- Phou Namlao · 1,123 m
- Phou Poklôm · 1,055 m
- Pha Boun · 772 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 Anouvong and the best time to visit

In Anouvong, 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Anouvong

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital ໂຮງຫມໍແຂວງໄຊສົມບູນ · Anouvong 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.89882&mlon=103.08140#map=17/18.89882/103.08140) 

Bank Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public · Anouvong 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.89909&mlon=103.09228#map=17/18.89909/103.09228) 

Petrol pump Bouasavanh Power · Anouvong 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.89782&mlon=103.08794#map=17/18.89782/103.08794) 

Hotel Namja Guest House · Anouvong 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.89759&mlon=103.08901#map=17/18.89759/103.08901) 

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 Anouvong

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

- Hospitals4
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels11
- Pharmacies5
- Restaurants4

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 Xaisomboon Province

- Home
- Longcheng
- Longsane
- Thathom

## Quick answers

- Where is Anouvong?In Xaisomboon Province, Laos
- What is the population of Anouvong?33,249 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Anouvong?About 22 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Anouvong?About 16 people per km²
- What borders Anouvong?Bolikhanh, Home, Keo Oudom, Longcheng, Longsane, Phaxay, Thathom and Vangvieng
- How many villages are in Anouvong?59 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Anouvong?Settlements lie between 234 m and 1,566 m
- What is the highest point in Anouvong?Phou Bia (2,801 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Anouvong?October to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Anouvong?ໂຮງຫມໍແຂວງໄຊສົມບູນ, about 5.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Anouvong?Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public, about 6.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Anouvong?Bouasavanh Power, about 6.3 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Anouvong?4 mapped
- How many banks are in Anouvong?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Anouvong?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Anouvong?LA1801 (OCHA common operational dataset)