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Ban Houayxay, Laos

Bokeo · Laos

Ban Houayxay is a small city in Bokeo, Laos with a population of 12,500. Elevation: 1,204 ft (367 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

12,500 Population 42/sq mi density
1,204 ft Elevation 367 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
68.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Vientiane Timezone

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About Ban Houayxay

Ban Houayxay

Houayxay is a district in Bokeo Province, Laos, on the border with Thailand.

People

Population12,500
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain68.9 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Population12,500
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Coordinates20.2700°, 100.4178°
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Country🇱🇦 Laos
State / ProvinceBokeo
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation68.9 inches (1,751 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ban Houayxay

Ban Houayxay is a small city in Laos (Bokeo) with a population of 12,500. The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet (367 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vientiane.

Climate in Ban Houayxay

Ban Houayxay has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1710 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 14.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 74.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 199.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 219.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 376.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 417.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 218.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 94.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 46.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.0
Ban Houayxay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above Laos avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Area298.7 sq mi (773.7 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates20.2700°N, 100.4178°W
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.9"
81% above Laos avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 3, 2025.

Mar 24, 2011 27 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar M6.9 78 km
May 16, 2007 40 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos M6.3 42 km
May 5, 2014 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M6.1 104 km
Jul 21, 2022 53 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar M5.9 113 km
Mar 24, 2011 25 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar M5.7 80 km
Jun 23, 2007 114 km N of Tachilek, Myanmar M5.6 149 km
Jan 19, 2000 73 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand M5.4 104 km
Sep 11, 1994 41 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand M5.2 121 km
Mar 25, 2011 29 km N of Tachilek, Myanmar M5.0 75 km
May 6, 2014 31 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M5.0 104 km
Mar 26, 2011 40 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar M5.0 61 km
May 6, 2014 42 km SE of Fang, Thailand M5.0 123 km
Jul 21, 2022 58 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar M4.9 109 km
Mar 19, 2010 91 km SW of Jinghong, China M4.9 133 km
Jul 21, 2022 53 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar M4.9 111 km
May 6, 2013 24 km N of Tachilek, Myanmar M4.9 74 km
Jul 29, 2022 65 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar M4.8 100 km
Mar 24, 2011 23 km NNE of Tachilek, Myanmar M4.8 66 km
Jun 29, 2022 55 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar M4.7 110 km
Dec 21, 1996 9 km NE of Ban Houayxay, Laos M4.7 9 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
March 78°F (25°C) 1.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 8.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 13.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 15.6 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in
October 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in

Ban Houayxay has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 69°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Ban Houayxay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bokeo Lower Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Ban Houayxay

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ban Houayxay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Giant Catfish and Fresh Fish 3D Museum

Libraries in Ban Houayxay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pong khong library0.0
Reading Elephant Laos Bookshop & Children‘s Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ban Houayxay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mouang Keo Market

Hotels in Ban Houayxay

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1 Min to Slow Boat Guesthouse
2 sisters Guesthouse
Gateway Hostel
Mekong Lao Hotel
Oudomphone Guesthouse 2
Riverside Hotel Houay Xay
seanduangchanh Hotel
Thaveesinh
Wangview Hotel

Restaurants in Ban Houayxay

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daauw Home
Daen Lao Restaurant
Kanchana Restaurant
Lao Bbq
Ming Meaung
My Laos
Phursaraphone
Riverside Houaysay Restaurant
Sabai Café
Sabaidee HouyXai kaew Restaurant
Soom Phong Restaurant
Sounphai Beer Garden
Terrasse Restaurant & Chill Place
The Nine Cafe
Yum Yum Bamboo

Cafes in Ban Houayxay

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Da
Dream Bakery and coffee
Gec Ko Bar
Lao Derm Coffee

Monuments in Ban Houayxay

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaysone Monument

Bus Stations in Ban Houayxay

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus station

Gas Stations in Ban Houayxay

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dynamic Petroleum Station
Fuel Station
LA #10976598105

Banks in Ban Houayxay

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acleda Bank Lao
Agricultureal Promotion Bank
BCEL ATM
Phongsavanh Bank
ST Bank

Airports Near Ban Houayxay

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International AirportCEILarge Airport
Bokeo International AirportBORMedium Airport
Tachileik AirportTHLMedium Airport
Ban Huoeisay AirportHOESmall Airport
Mong Hpayak AirportSmall Airport
Xienglom AirportXIESmall Airport

Post Offices in Ban Houayxay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bokeo Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ban Houayxay

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Wat Chom Khao Manilath
Wat Keophone Savanthanaram
wat khoneko xayaram

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Vientiane
Elevation
398 m (1,306 ft)

🇱🇦 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 Houayxay

What is the population of Ban Houayxay?

Ban Houayxay has a population of 12,500 residents and is located in Laos. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 298.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ban Houayxay?

Ban Houayxay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.9 inches.

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