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Ban Botèn, Laos

Loungnamtha · Laos

Ban Botèn is a small town in Loungnamtha, Laos with a population of 3,000. Elevation: 2,782 ft (848 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

3,000 Population 5/sq mi density
2,782 ft Elevation 848 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
66.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Vientiane Timezone

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About Ban Botèn

Ban Botèn

Boten is a town in Laos located in Luang Namtha Province, situated on the China–Laos border opposite the Chinese town of Mohan. Although Boten is part of Laos, most of its inhabitants speak Mandarin Chinese as their native language. The town operates on Beijing time.

People

Population3,000
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain66.9 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation2,782 ft (848 m)
Population3,000
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,782 ft (848 m)
Coordinates21.1764°, 101.6656°
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Country🇱🇦 Laos
State / ProvinceLoungnamtha
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation66.9 inches (1,700 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ban Botèn

Ban Botèn is a small town in Laos (Loungnamtha) with a population of 3,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,782 feet (848 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vientiane.

Ban Botèn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,782 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above Laos avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,782 ft (848 m)
Area637.1 sq mi (1,650.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates21.1764°N, 101.6656°W
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.9"
76% above Laos avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 1, 2025.

May 16, 2007 40 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos M6.3 123 km
Feb 19, 2001 31 km W of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.9 111 km
Jun 7, 2007 48 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos M4.6 115 km
Jan 14, 2019 51 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.6 21 km
Feb 9, 2018 38 km NE of Jinghong, China M4.6 144 km
Jul 14, 1990 38 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos M4.5 126 km
May 5, 2017 64 km W of Luang Prabang, Laos M4.5 143 km
Mar 5, 2016 74 km ESE of Jinghong, China M4.5 64 km
Apr 22, 2016 37 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 109 km
Jan 25, 1997 42 km ENE of Jinghong, China M4.5 114 km
Mar 5, 2022 85 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 130 km
Mar 4, 2001 10 km WSW of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.5 133 km
Nov 9, 1995 76 km ENE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 147 km
Jun 10, 2008 51 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos M4.4 112 km
May 22, 2009 25 km SSE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 69 km
Oct 5, 2009 54 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 109 km
Sep 19, 1993 52 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 110 km
Jan 19, 2002 42 km NNE of Luang Namtha, Laos M4.4 25 km
Jan 10, 2019 52 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 19 km
Oct 14, 2009 4 km W of Muang Xay, Laos M4.3 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 9.2 in Warmest
July 75°F (24°C) 13.5 in
August 74°F (24°C) 14.4 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 8.9 in
October 71°F (21°C) 4.5 in
November 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Ban Botèn has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in December to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.4") and January the driest (0.3").

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Farmers Markets in Ban Botèn

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
磨丁夜市

Hotels in Ban Botèn

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bodhi Hotel
Buakhao Guesthouse
Da Zhong Bin Guan Hotel
Hotel
Huang Jin Hotel
PAOYEE HOTEL 2
Youjia Hotel

Restaurants in Ban Botèn

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jing Hong Restaurant
Yom Restaurant
中华料理
四川豆花饭
重庆人家面馆

Train Stations in Ban Botèn

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boten
Namor
Nateuy

Gas Stations in Ban Botèn

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A P Fuel Station
Duty Free Fuel Station
Duty Free Fuel Station
I P Fuel Station
L M P Fuel Station
LA #6054035624
LA #6054036206
Petrolao Fuel Station
PTT
T T P

Banks in Ban Botèn

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCEL
BCEL Bank
Joint Development Bank
Lao Development Bank
LCNB

Airports Near Ban Botèn

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boun Neau AirportPCQSmall Airport
Luang Namtha AirportLXGSmall Airport
Oudomsay AirportODYSmall Airport

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 Ban Botèn

What is the population of Ban Botèn?

Ban Botèn has a population of 3,000 residents and is located in Laos. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 637.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ban Botèn?

Ban Botèn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.9 inches.

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