# Longcheng District, Xaisomboon Province – Villages & Map

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District · Xaisomboon Province 

# Longcheng

Longcheng is a district (muang) of Laos in Xaisomboon Province. It had an estimated **13,499 people** in 2024 on 1,945 km² (about 7 per km²). 66 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 13,499people (2024)
- 1,945km²
- 6mapped services
- 1,138 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Longcheng?

Longcheng had an estimated **13,499 people** in 2024 — 11.3% of Xaisomboon Province, 145th of 148 districts. There are 702 women for every 1,000 men (below the Xaisomboon Province figure of 917). Spread over 1,945 km², that is about **7 people per km²**, 145th of 148 districts.

32.5% of people are children under 15 and 2.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 22 across Xaisomboon Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,468**

5–9 ****1,503**

10–14 ****1,421**

15–19 ****1,191**

20–24 ****1,134**

25–29 ****1,233**

30–34 ****1,294**

35–39 ****1,189**

40–44 ****935**

45–49 ****644**

50–54 ****489**

55–59 ****346**

60–64 ****266**

65–69 ****169**

70–74 ****101**

75–79 ****57**

80+ ****59**

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 Longcheng?

Longcheng lies in [Xaisomboon Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/), [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 6 other districts: [Anouvong](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/anouvong/), [Kasy](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/kasy/), [Phaxay](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xiengkhouang/phaxay/), [Phookood](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xiengkhouang/phookood/), [Phoukhoune](https://wherepedia.org/laos/louangphabang/phoukhoune/) and [Vangvieng](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/vangvieng/). By area it is the 47th largest of 148 districts in Laos. It covers 24.4% of [Xaisomboon Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/). The centre of Longcheng is about 127 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. The centre point is at 19.0835° N, 102.8660° E. Local names: ມ. ລ້ອງແຈ້ງ .

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 Longcheng

Open gazetteers list **66 villages, towns and localities** in Longcheng. Settlements here lie between about 299 m and 1,696 m above sea level (median 1,138 m).

- Ban Chathao
- Ban Gnotxong
- Ban Hintang
- Ban Homxai
- Ban Houakhang
- Ban Houaykhoang
- Ban Houaypachat
- Ban Houayxai
- Ban Kang Noy
- Ban Kèosamsoum
- Ban Kèovi
- Ban Lomboua
- Ban Longchèng
- Ban Longsouay
- Ban Muangphoun
- Ban Nagnoung
- Ban Nakoang
- Ban Nam Mo
- Ban Nam-On
- Ban Nam-Yén
- Ban Namcha
- Ban Namkama
- Ban Namkhang
- Ban Namkhè
- Ban Nammeui
- Ban Namngoua
- Ban Nampha
- Ban Namphay
- Ban Nampi
- Ban Namxo
- Ban Navang
- Ban Naxèng
- Ban Pha En
- Ban Pha Khao
- Ban Phahom
- Ban Phanôkkôk
- Ban Phapouk
- Ban Phasouanya
- Ban Phatoum
- Ban Phialouang
- Ban Phiathèp
- Ban Phounamhouat
- Ban Phônxai
- Ban Piang
- Ban Poa Hai
- Ban Pounghinlat
- Ban Sa Noc
- Ban San Tong
- Ban Sao Phan
- Ban Thaovông
- Ban Thônggna
- Ban Tongchiang
- Ban Xon
- Lao Nia
- Muang Leuk
- Muang Xao
- Namxan
- Nati
- Naxaysavang
- Nongpou
- Phanxai
- Phiali
- Ta Meut
- Xamthong
- Xiangkhoang
- Xiangsay

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 Longcheng

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

### Water

16 rivers and streams.

- Houay Dat
- Houay Lékfai
- Houay Monong
- Houay Xai
- Nam Dèng
- Nam Kamang
- Nam Lap
- Nam Leuk
- Nam Oun
- Nam Pha
- Nam Pi-Noy
- Nam Sing
- Nam Xao
- Nam Xo
- Nam Xèng
- Nam Yén

### Hills and mountains

42 mountains; 2 hills.

- Phou Miang · 2,416 m
- Phou Phakhao · 2,209 m
- Phou Niangsiniao · 2,206 m
- Phou Khounkhao · 2,007 m
- Phou Namsang · 1,943 m
- Phou Xanglouang · 1,910 m
- Phou Lô · 1,882 m
- Phou Palék · 1,875 m
- Pha Laoluang · 1,872 m
- Phou Namtonloung · 1,858 m
- Phou Malouay · 1,812 m
- Phou Dèndin · 1,795 m
- Phou Hai · 1,761 m
- Phou Namthap · 1,717 m
- Phou Nampik · 1,682 m
- Phou Songsiang · 1,585 m
- Pha En · 1,583 m
- Phou Samsoum · 1,566 m
- Phou Thamhontip · 1,542 m
- Phou Mi · 1,521 m
- Phou Pounghinlat · 1,514 m
- Phou Namkhuang · 1,504 m
- Phou Lalong · 1,475 m
- Phou Tônpheung · 1,462 m

…and 20 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 Longcheng and the best time to visit

In Longcheng, 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 Longcheng

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Longcheng District Hospital · Longcheng 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.10444&mlon=102.93323#map=17/19.10444/102.93323) 

Bank Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public · Anouvong 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.89909&mlon=103.09228#map=17/18.89909/103.09228) 

Petrol pump Bouasavanh Power · Anouvong 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.89782&mlon=103.08794#map=17/18.89782/103.08794) 

Hotel Mr Saysamone Guesthouse · Longcheng 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.10503&mlon=102.92491#map=17/19.10503/102.92491) 

School Vannavong School · Longcheng 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.20000&mlon=102.71700#map=17/19.20000/102.71700) 

Police station prison · Phaxay 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.30143&mlon=103.13005#map=17/19.30143/103.13005) 

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 Longcheng

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

- Hospitals1
- Hotels1
- Schools1
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants2

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

- Anouvong
- Home
- Longsane
- Thathom

## Quick answers

- Where is Longcheng?In Xaisomboon Province, Laos
- What is the population of Longcheng?13,499 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Longcheng?About 25 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Longcheng?About 7 people per km²
- What borders Longcheng?Anouvong, Kasy, Phaxay, Phookood, Phoukhoune and Vangvieng
- How many villages are in Longcheng?66 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Longcheng?Settlements lie between 299 m and 1,696 m
- What is the highest point in Longcheng?Phou Miang (2,416 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Longcheng?October to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Longcheng?Longcheng District Hospital, about 7.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Longcheng?Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public, about 31 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Longcheng?Bouasavanh Power, about 31 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Longcheng?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Longcheng?LA1805 (OCHA common operational dataset)