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Muang Phônsavan, Laos

Xiangkhoang · Laos

Muang Phônsavan is a mid-size city in Xiangkhoang, Laos with a population of 37,507. Elevation: 3,629 ft (1,106 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

37,507 Population 125/sq mi density
3,629 ft Elevation 1,106 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
62.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Vientiane Timezone

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About Muang Phônsavan

Muang Phônsavan

Phonsavan, population 37,507, is the capital of Xiangkhouang Province. Phonsavan is known for the nearby Plain of Jars, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

People

Population37,507
Density125/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain62.1 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation3,629 ft (1,106 m)
Population37,507
Population Density125 / sq mi
Elevation3,629 ft (1,106 m)
Coordinates19.4494°, 103.1917°
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Country🇱🇦 Laos
State / ProvinceXiangkhoang
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation62.1 inches (1,576 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Muang Phônsavan

Muang Phônsavan is a mid-size city in Laos (Xiangkhoang) with a population of 37,507. The city sits at an elevation of 3,629 feet (1,106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vientiane.

Climate in Muang Phônsavan

Muang Phônsavan has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (23.6°C), the coldest is Dec (15.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1358 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16°C / 61°F 5.4° / 25.2° 14.7
Feb 18.3°C / 65°F 7.5° / 28.1° 34.0
Mar 21.2°C / 70°F 11.7° / 30.9° 50.0
Apr 23°C / 73°F 14.2° / 33° 111.9
May 23.6°C / 74°F 16.7° / 32.3° 187.9
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 18.9° / 30.5° 191.3
Jul 23°C / 73°F 18.9° / 29.8° 228.3
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 18.2° / 28.9° 285.9
Sep 22.2°C / 72°F 16.6° / 29.1° 157.0
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 11.4° / 28.2° 69.7
Nov 18.6°C / 65°F 9.5° / 27.3° 25.4
Dec 15.5°C / 60°F 3.6° / 25.7° 2.3
Muang Phônsavan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,629 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above Laos avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,629 ft (1,106 m)
Area300.3 sq mi (777.8 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates19.4494°N, 103.1917°W
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
63% above Laos avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.91"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 14, 2022.

Sep 28, 1996 61 km W of Muang Phônsavan, Laos M4.8 61 km
Apr 3, 2003 83 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.7 133 km
May 2, 2007 73 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.5 142 km
May 26, 2015 73 km ESE of Muang Phônsavan, Laos M4.5 73 km
Jun 21, 1995 83 km W of Xam Nua, Laos M4.4 100 km
Mar 14, 2022 76 km SSE of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.4 147 km
Jun 21, 1995 72 km N of Muang Phônsavan, Laos M4.2 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kajiki Category 2 280 km
2017 Doksuri Category 1 281 km
2013 Wutip Category 1 249 km
1996 Frankie Category 1 299 km
1996 Niki Category 1 259 km
1995 Lois Category 1 244 km
1982 Nancy Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
February 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 8.9 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 12.1 in
August 73°F (23°C) 15.9 in Wettest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.6 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Muang Phônsavan has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in December to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Muang Phônsavan

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Khang Khay Teacher Training College
Sibonheuan Primary School
Xiengkhouang Provincial Politics and Public Administration School
Asa Phatthana College
Upper Highschool
SOS Primary & Secondary School
Phonmixay Primary School
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Radio Stations near Muang Phônsavan

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Muang Phônsavan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MAG UXO Visitor Centre
UXO Survivors' information Centre
Xiengkhouang Provintial Museum

Libraries in Muang Phônsavan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Friendship Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Muang Phônsavan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dry Goods Market
Nam Ngam Market
Night Market
Night Market
Phonsavan Wet Market

Hotels in Muang Phônsavan

17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

5 ber guesthouse
Anoulack Khen Lao
COECCO Xieng Khouang Hotel
Dokkhoune
Ethnic Cultural Guest House
Favanhmay Hotel
Jennida Hotel
Maly Hotel
Mimi Hotel
Pouvieng Kham Resort
sangsavang hotel
Saysavanh Guesthouse
Sengsavan
Sengsavanh Hotel
The Hillside Residence
Vansana
Xiengkhuang view

Restaurants in Muang Phônsavan

24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ball ball hotpot
Bamboozle
Bombie's Restaurant
Craters
Douangsyvanch
Hùng Thành
Lakeside cuisine
Lap Seap Xiengkhouang
Nirvana
Nisha Restaurant Indian Food
Noodle Shop
Noodle Soup
Not&Bo
phonekeo
Phonxay Restaurant
Phu Malyvanh
Pouvieng Kham
Sabaidee Xiengkhouang
Simmaly 2
Simmary
Sok Xay Restaurant
Suli kitchen
Top5
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Cafes in Muang Phônsavan

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Amazon
Cafe Station
Cranky - T Café & Bar
Cranky-T
UNO Coffee

Monuments in Muang Phônsavan

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golden Buddha
That

Bus Stations in Muang Phônsavan

5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus Station
LA #1635923101
Phoukham Garden Station
Southern Bus Terminal - Bounmixay
Xiengkhouang Bus Station

Gas Stations in Muang Phônsavan

42 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bouasavanh Power Fuel Station
D A F I Fuel Station
D A F I Fuel Station
Drummed Fuel
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
L M P Fuel Station
L S F C Fuel Station
L S F C Fuel Station
L S F C Fuel Station
LA #1125308549
LA #2343554038
LA #3838938446
LA #5325392422
LA #5325395921
LA #723038627
LMP
P V Oil
Petro Lao
Petrolimex
Petrolimex Fuel Station
Petrolimex Phonsavang
Petrolimex Phonsavangnua
Petrolimex Roro
PTT
PTT Gas Station
PV Oil
PV Oil
PV Oil
PV Oil
Roro Chanseomay
Star Oil
Star Oil
Star Oil
TTP

Banks in Muang Phônsavan

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCEL
Indochina Bank
JDB
Lao Development Bank
Lao Development Bank
Laoviet Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Muang Phônsavan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Muang Phônsavan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Phonesavanh AirportSmall Airport
Xieng Khouang AirportXKHSmall Airport

Post Offices in Muang Phônsavan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL Delivery - Service Point

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Muang Phônsavan

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Megalithic Jar Sites in Xiengkhuang – Plain of JarsCultural2019

Churches & Religious Organizations in Muang Phônsavan

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Stupa
Vat Banthern
Wat Suntiphab
Wat Yon

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Vientiane
Elevation
1,100 m (3,609 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Muang Phônsavan

Megalithic Jar Sites in Xiengkhuang – Plain of Jars
Cultural · inscribed 2019
The Plain of Jars, located on a plateau in central Laos, gets its name from more than 2,100 tubular-shaped megalithic stone jars used for funerary practices in the Iron Age. This serial property of 15 components contains large carved stone jars, stone discs, s...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Muang Phônsavan

What is the population of Muang Phônsavan?

Muang Phônsavan has a population of 37,507 residents and is located in Laos. The population density is 125 people per square mile, spread across 300.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Muang Phônsavan?

Muang Phônsavan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches.

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