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Lao Bảo, Vietnam

Quang Tri · Vietnam

Lao Bảo is a small city in Quang Tri, Vietnam with a population of 12,862. Elevation: 659 ft (201 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

12,862 Population 299/sq mi density
659 ft Elevation 201 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
78.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ho Chi Minh Timezone

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About Lao Bảo

Lao Bảo

Lao Bảo is a commune and small town in Quảng Trị Province, Vietnam, located in the North Central Coast region, near the border with Laos. Its population is approximately 30,000.

People

Population12,862
Density299/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain78.0 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Population12,862
Population Density299 / sq mi
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Coordinates16.6141°, 106.6007°
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Country🇻🇳 Vietnam
State / ProvinceQuang Tri
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation78.0 inches (1,981 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lao Bảo

Lao Bảo is a small city in Vietnam (Quang Tri) with a population of 12,862. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.

Climate in Lao Bảo

Lao Bảo has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (26°C), the coldest is Jan (18.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2921 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.3°C / 65°F 11.5° / 27° 89.1
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 12.8° / 31° 40.1
Mar 23°C / 73°F 15.1° / 32.9° 49.2
Apr 25.2°C / 77°F 18.1° / 34.1° 105.8
May 26°C / 79°F 19.6° / 33.8° 118.0
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 21.8° / 32° 69.0
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 21.6° / 32.5° 112.3
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 21.2° / 31.6° 158.8
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 20.8° / 31.4° 497.4
Oct 23°C / 73°F 17.8° / 30° 985.7
Nov 21.4°C / 71°F 15.6° / 28.8° 406.6
Dec 18.3°C / 65°F 12° / 26.4° 288.7
Lao Bảo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Vietnam avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area43.0 sq mi (111.5 km²)
Population Density299/sq mi
Coordinates16.6141°N, 106.6007°W
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.0"
105% above Vietnam avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 27, 2017.

May 15, 2014 32 km WSW of Hu?, Vietnam M4.6 78 km
Jan 27, 2017 55 km SSW of Hu?, Vietnam M4.4 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kajiki Category 2 188 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 132 km
2022 Noru Category 2 151 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 102 km
2020 Molave Category 1 265 km
2017 Doksuri Category 2 132 km
2013 Wutip Category 2 121 km
2013 Nari Category 1 193 km
2013 Haiyan Category 1 299 km
2012 Son-tinh Category 3 206 km
2010 Mindulle Category 1 181 km
2009 Ketsana Category 2 250 km
2007 Lekima Category 1 139 km
2006 Xangsane Category 2 117 km
2003 Nepartak Category 1 278 km
2000 Wukong Category 1 263 km
1997 Fritz Category 1 199 km
1995 Zack Category 2 294 km
1995 Ted Category 1 230 km
1995 Lois Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in
September 78°F (26°C) 16.0 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in

Lao Bảo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 68°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 78.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.0") and February the driest (0.8").

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Museums in Lao Bảo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Khe Sanh Battlefield Victory Museum
Vietnam War Museum

Libraries in Lao Bảo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Thư viện huyện Hướng Hóa0.0

Farmers Markets in Lao Bảo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Khe Sanh Market
Lao Bao central food and goods market

Hotels in Lao Bảo

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bảo Ngọc Hotel
Đào Hùng Hotel
Phuong Nhi Hotel
Sepon Hotel

Restaurants in Lao Bảo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LABA

Cafes in Lao Bảo

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bun
Cafe SEPON

Gas Stations in Lao Bảo

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CHXD Hướng Phùng
PETEC
Petrolimex
VN #3514557382
VN #881550651
VN #882013037

Banks in Lao Bảo

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agribank
Sacombank
VietinBank

Stadiums & Teams in Lao Bảo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lao Bảo

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sepon AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lao Bảo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sơn Thành Pagoda (Siddhartha Gautama Temple)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation
286 m (938 ft)

🇻🇳 About Vietnam

Capital Hanoi
Population 95,540,395
Area 329,560 km²
GDP (USD) $433,857,681,378
GDP per capita $4,323
HDI 0.726
Life expectancy 74.6 years
Internet users 78.1%
Urban population 38.1%
Currency VND (Dong)
Languages Vietnamese
Calling code +84
TLD .vn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Vietnam

4 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Tết dương lịch
Apr 30 Reunification Day Ngày Giải phóng miền Nam, thống nhất đất nước
May 1 Labour Day Ngày Quốc tế lao động
Sep 2 National Day Quốc khánh

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lao Bảo

What is the population of Lao Bảo?

Lao Bảo has a population of 12,862 residents and is located in Vietnam. The population density is 299 people per square mile, spread across 43.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lao Bảo?

Lao Bảo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.0 inches.

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