Luang Namtha, Laos

Loungnamtha · Laos

Luang Namtha is a small city in Loungnamtha, Laos with a population of 28,551. Elevation: 1,808 ft (551 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

28,551 Population 45/sq mi density
1,808 ft Elevation 551 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
68.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Vientiane Timezone

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About Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha is a district and the capital of Luang Namtha Province in northern Laos. The city lies on the Tha River. The Luang Namtha Museum is in the town.

People

Population28,551
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain68.6 in/yr
Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Population28,551
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Coordinates20.9486°, 101.4019°
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Country🇱🇦 Laos
State / ProvinceLoungnamtha
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation68.6 inches (1,743 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha is a small city in Laos (Loungnamtha) with a population of 28,551. The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet (551 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vientiane.

Climate in Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha has an average annual temperature of 22°C (72°F). The hottest month is May (25.7°C), the coldest is Dec (16.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1142 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.6°C / 62°F 5.9° / 27.1° 31.9
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 8.4° / 30.2° 46.9
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 12.3° / 34.3° 28.7
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 14.5° / 36.7° 91.3
May 25.7°C / 78°F 17.9° / 37.5° 133.4
Jun 24.8°C / 77°F 19.9° / 33.9° 208.7
Jul 24.8°C / 77°F 19.7° / 33.9° 177.0
Aug 24.2°C / 76°F 19.5° / 33.4° 224.3
Sep 23.9°C / 75°F 17.8° / 33.5° 105.2
Oct 21.9°C / 71°F 13.3° / 32.1° 53.4
Nov 19.7°C / 67°F 10.8° / 31.2° 28.0
Dec 16.5°C / 62°F 4.7° / 27.7° 13.0
Luang Namtha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 68.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Laos avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Area637.1 sq mi (1,650.0 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates20.9486°N, 101.4019°E
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.6"
81% above Laos avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 16.14"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 16, 2023.

May 16, 2007 40 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos M6.3 86 km
Jan 19, 2000 73 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand M5.4 126 km
Mar 26, 2011 40 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar M5.0 136 km
Feb 19, 2001 31 km W of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.9 145 km
Mar 19, 2010 91 km SW of Jinghong, China M4.9 146 km
Jul 7, 2021 53 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand M4.7 143 km
Dec 21, 1996 9 km NE of Ban Houayxay, Laos M4.7 119 km
Apr 18, 2017 40 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar M4.7 132 km
Mar 25, 2011 37 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar M4.6 137 km
Jun 7, 2007 48 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos M4.6 78 km
Jan 14, 2019 51 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.6 57 km
Jul 24, 2022 53 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar M4.6 147 km
May 5, 2017 64 km W of Luang Prabang, Laos M4.5 117 km
Jan 25, 1997 42 km ENE of Jinghong, China M4.5 128 km
Jul 14, 1990 38 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos M4.5 89 km
Mar 5, 2016 74 km ESE of Jinghong, China M4.5 82 km
Apr 22, 2016 37 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 146 km
Jun 10, 2008 51 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos M4.4 75 km
Jan 19, 2002 42 km NNE of Luang Namtha, Laos M4.4 43 km
Mar 24, 2011 44 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar M4.4 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in Warmest
July 78°F (26°C) 13.2 in
August 78°F (25°C) 16.1 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in
October 74°F (24°C) 4.3 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in

Luang Namtha has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 64°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 68.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Luang Namtha

Institution Type Founded Website
Luang Namtha Teacher Training College College - Visit →

Schools in Luang Namtha

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primary School Ban Nanoy - - - -
School Bouamphieng - - - -
Ban Xaysomboune Primary School - - - -
Primary School Ban Pasak - - - -
Samaky Secondary School - - - -
English afternoon lessons - - - -
Ministry of education and sport - Keophoxai business administration college - - - -
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Radio Stations near Luang Namtha

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Luang Namtha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Luang Namtha Museum

Farmers Markets in Luang Namtha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market
Night Market
Night Market
Organic agriculture market

Hotels in Luang Namtha

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chomdoy Bungalows
Dokchampa Hotel
Khounxaisavanh Guesthouse
ME. Hotel
Oudomsin Hotel
Royal Hotel

Restaurants in Luang Namtha

33 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aimsabaiy Resturant
Bamboo Lounge
Bounthom
Chinese Restaurant
Chinese Restaurant
Donesom Garden
Family
Fan Mai
Heau Pair Saynamjain
Khounxay
Krua Thai Fast Food
Krua Thai Restaurant
Lai's Place
Local food. Noodles
Manychan Restaurant
Minority Restaurant
Moomsabai
Noodle Shop
Pangduea Khmmuan Restaurant
Pangduea-Khammuan
Papaya Restaurant
Sainamtha
Sichuan Weidao
Soup Restaurant
Suan SIM Hotpot & Sukiyaki
Sweet Dream
Thang Khong Grill
Tick Noodle
Tot Ping-Pet
Vila Fish Restaurant
Xishuagbanna
Zuela Restaurant
ຮ້ານ ຂາຍລາບ ນາງຈິດ

Cafes in Luang Namtha

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amazon Cafe
Check In Cafe
Forest Retreat Gourmet cafe ecotourism
Joy cafe
Uno Coffee
White House Café And Bar

Clinics in Luang Namtha

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LA #4510966588

Bus Stations in Luang Namtha

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Luang Namtha Bus Station
Luang Namtha District Bus Station

Gas Stations in Luang Namtha

22 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bouasavanh Power
D A F I Fuel Station
Dafi
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic Petroleum
L O Petroleum
L S F C Fuel Station
L S F C Fuel Station
LA #2592334976
LMP
LO Petroleum
LO Petroleum Station
P T T
P T T
Petrol Station
PTT Fuel Station
T T P
T T P Fuel Station
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Banks in Luang Namtha

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agricultural Promotion Bank
Bank/ATM (Indochina Bank)
BCEL
Joint Development Bank
Lao Development Bank
Nayobi Bank Luang Namtha Blanch

Airports Near Luang Namtha

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Luang Namtha

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Luang Namtha Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Luang Namtha

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Luang Namtha Stupa
Wat Samakeexay

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Luang Namtha

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Luang Namtha.

Name Description
Namdi Waterfall

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 Luang Namtha

What is the population of Luang Namtha?

Luang Namtha has a population of 28,551 residents and is located in Laos. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 637.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Luang Namtha?

Luang Namtha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 68.6 inches.

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