Geopolitical map of Laos

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CapitalPopulationArea
Vientiane 6,368,162 236,800
Country codePhone CodeLocal HourTime zone
LA +856 19:26:41 Asia/Vientiane
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5 countries share a border with Laos

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Some data about Laos

Laos is a country of 6,368,162 inhabitants, with an area of ​236,800 km2, its capital is Vientiane and its time zone is "Asia/Vientiane". Its ISO code is "LA" in 2 positions and "LAO" in 3 positions.

To be able to make a telephone call to Laos, you must dial your telephone code, which is 856. The currency used in Laos is the "Kip" (LAK).

The administrative subdivision of Laos (administrative division) is made up of 1 Kampheng nakhon (level 1), 16 Khoueng (level 1) and 142 Muang (level 2). Laos has 1 cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants.

Above you have a geopolitical map of Laos with a precise legend on its biggest cities, its road network, its airports, railways and waterways. Do not hesitate to click on the map of Laos to access a zoom level and finer details.

Laos shares borders with China, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

Proportion of cities by number of inhabitants in Laos

Number of cities by importance (population) in Laos. Considering cities with a population of more than 100 000, 200 000, 500 000 and 1 million inhabitants, with the percentage of the population that these cities represent.

> 100k inhabitants > 200k inhabitants > 500k inhabitants > 1 million inhabitants
1 0 0 0
3.1 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 %
  • The 1 most important cities represent 3.1% of the entire population
  • The 0 most important cities represent 0.0% of the entire population
  • The 0 most important cities represent 0.0% of the entire population
  • The 0 most important cities represent 0.0% of the entire population

Administrative division of Laos

Administrative subdivisionsAdministrative level
1 Kampheng nakhon1
16 Khoueng1
142 Muang2

List of first-order administrative division in Laos

  • Attapu
  • Khouèng Bokèo
  • Bolikhamxai
  • Champasak
  • Houaphan
  • Khammouan
  • Luang Prabang Province
  • Louangnamtha
  • Khouèng Oudômxai
  • Khouèng Phôngsali
  • Salavan
  • Khouèng Savannakhét
  • Vientiane Province
  • Vientiane Prefecture
  • Xaisomboun Province
  • Khouèng Xékong
  • Xaignabouli
  • Xiangkhouang

List of major cities of Laos

  • Vientiane196 731 inhabitants
  • Pakse88 332 inhabitants
  • Thakhèk85 000 inhabitants
  • Savannakhét66 553 inhabitants
  • Luang Prabang47 378 inhabitants
  • Xam Nua38 992 inhabitants
  • Muang Phônsavan37 507 inhabitants
  • Muang Xay25 000 inhabitants
  • Vangviang25 000 inhabitants
  • Muang Pakxan21 967 inhabitants
  • Ban Houakhoua15 500 inhabitants
  • Muang Không15 000 inhabitants
  • Phôngsali13 500 inhabitants
  • Sainyabuli13 500 inhabitants
  • Champasak12 994 inhabitants
  • Ban Houayxay12 500 inhabitants
  • Muang Phôn-Hông10 112 inhabitants
  • Salavan5 521 inhabitants
  • Pakxong5 000 inhabitants
  • Lamam4 463 inhabitants
  • Attapeu4 297 inhabitants
  • Ban Nahin3 466 inhabitants
  • Luang Namtha3 225 inhabitants
  • Ban Thatèng1 500 inhabitants
  • Pakkading0 inhabitants
  • Ban Xiang-Ngeun0 inhabitants
  • Muang Sing0 inhabitants
  • Muang Sanakham0 inhabitants
  • Phônthong0 inhabitants
  • Muang Phin0 inhabitants
  • Muang Mok0 inhabitants
  • Muang Long0 inhabitants
  • Ban Pakla0 inhabitants
  • Khoa0 inhabitants
  • Muang Kènthao0 inhabitants
  • Muang Kasi0 inhabitants
  • Muang Hinboun0 inhabitants
  • Muang Khamkeut0 inhabitants
  • Ban Dônghén0 inhabitants
  • Borikhan0 inhabitants