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Attapeu, Laos

Attapu · Laos

Attapeu is a small town in Attapu, Laos with a population of 4,297. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

4,297 Population 14/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
100.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Vientiane Timezone

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About Attapeu

Attapeu

Attapeu is a province of Laos in the southeast of the country. It has five districts: Phouvong, Sanamxay, Sanxay, Saysetha and Samakkixay, covering an area of 10,320 square kilometres (3,980 sq mi) with a population of 127,285. The provincial capital is Attapeu.

People

Population4,297
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain100.3 in/yr
Sunny Days202/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population4,297
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates14.8107°, 106.8318°
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Country🇱🇦 Laos
State / ProvinceAttapu
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation100.3 inches (2,547 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Attapeu

Attapeu is a small town in Laos (Attapu) with a population of 4,297. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vientiane.

Attapeu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 100.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Laos avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area307.9 sq mi (797.4 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates14.8107°N, 106.8318°W
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.3"
164% above Laos avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 22.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 1, 2025.

Apr 18, 2022 46 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.8 140 km
Aug 23, 2022 43 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.8 140 km
Sep 22, 2023 48 km S of Trà My, Vietnam M4.6 148 km
Jan 27, 2017 55 km SSW of Hu?, Vietnam M4.4 146 km
Apr 15, 2022 67 km SSW of Tam K?, Vietnam M4.4 145 km
Apr 18, 2022 68 km N of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.3 131 km
Jul 7, 2023 54 km S of Trà My, Vietnam M4.3 142 km
Apr 14, 2022 65 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam M4.2 149 km
Oct 22, 2012 56 km WSW of Tam K?, Vietnam M4.1 139 km
Apr 15, 2024 43 km S of Trà My, Vietnam M4.1 149 km
Apr 27, 2024 45 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.0 139 km
Mar 1, 2025 35 km S of Trà My, Vietnam M3.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 3 279 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 279 km
2022 Noru Category 2 160 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 269 km
2020 Molave Category 1 195 km
2013 Nari Category 1 183 km
2009 Ketsana Category 2 187 km
2006 Xangsane Category 2 88 km
2004 Chanthu Category 1 225 km
2001 Lingling Category 2 251 km
1997 Fritz Category 1 177 km
1995 Zack Category 3 180 km
1993 Kyle Category 2 213 km
1990 Ed Category 1 249 km
1989 Angela Category 2 288 km
1989 Cecil Category 1 216 km
1985 Cecil Category 3 251 km
1984 Agnes Category 2 178 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
April 83°F (29°C) 3.0 in
May 84°F (29°C) 10.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 14.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 22.6 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 22.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 18.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
November 78°F (26°C) 1.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Attapeu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Attapeu

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sekman High School
Sekman High School
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Radio Stations near Attapeu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Attapeu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
New Market
Old Market

Hotels in Attapeu

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Doi Tien Hotel
Hoang Anh Attapeu Hotel
Hotel Attapue
Phetsoukxay Hotel 2
Sainam 2 SY Hotel
Sengthiene Hotel
Souksavanh Hotel

Restaurants in Attapeu

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dokchampa Restaurant
Giang Noi Restaurant
Johnny
Kieng Noy Restaurant
Madam Xai Samakhi Distict
Mae Souk Jai (Local Restaurant)
Nang Lar Restaurant@Attapue
Noodle Shop
Ping Bae Far Sai
Restaurant Lak Ti Neung (km1)
Roma Cafe
Sabaidee Attapeu Restaurant
Sindart BBQ and hotpot restaurant
ຮ້ານ ນາງ ຍົມ ທ້າວບົວຄໍາ
ຮ້ານຊີ້ນດາດແມ່ວຽງສະຫວັນ
ຮ້ານອາຫານ 3ຊ
ເຮືອນແພກຸຫຼາບ
ແຊບ ອັດຕະປື Zaep Restaurant
ໄຊທິເດດ ຊີ້ນດາດ Xaytidet Restaurant

Cafes in Attapeu

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SP Coffee and Restaurant
Xuny

Bus Stations in Attapeu

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Attapeu Bus Station

Gas Stations in Attapeu

14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LA #13551163002
LA #2628138151
LA #2628198502
LA #2628198506
LA #4017351691
ML
Petro Lao
Petro Lao
Petro Station
Petrotrade
PTT
PV Oil
PV Oil
StarOil

Banks in Attapeu

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acleda Attapeu
BCEL Bank
Lao Development Bank
Lao Viet Bank
Phonsavan Bank

Airports Near Attapeu

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Attopeu AirportAOUSmall Airport

Post Offices in Attapeu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lao Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Attapeu

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Wat Luang Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Vientiane

🇱🇦 About Laos

Capital Vientiane
Population 7,061,507
Area 236,800 km²
GDP (USD) $15,843,155,731
GDP per capita $2,067
HDI 0.620
Life expectancy 69.0 years
Internet users 63.6%
Urban population 38.8%
Currency LAK (Kip)
Languages Lao
Calling code +856
TLD .la
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Attapeu

What is the population of Attapeu?

Attapeu has a population of 4,297 residents and is located in Laos. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 307.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Attapeu?

Attapeu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 100.3 inches.

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