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Pakse, Laos
Champasak Province · Laos
Pakse is a mid-size city in Champasak Province, Laos with a population of 88,332. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Pakse
Pakse is the capital and most populous city of the southern Laotian province of Champasak. Located at the confluence of the Xe Don and Mekong Rivers, the district had a population of approximately 77,900 at the 2015 Laotian census.
People
Climate
| Population | 88,332 |
| Population Density | 1,404 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.1202°, 105.7990° |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
| Country | 🇱🇦 Laos |
| State / Province | Champasak Province |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.5 inches (2,121 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pakse
Pakse is a mid-size city in Laos (Champasak Province) with a population of 88,332. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vientiane.
Climate in Pakse
Pakse has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.3°C), the coldest is Dec (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2104 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above Laos avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 62.9 sq mi (163.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1202°N, 105.7990°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 21.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 17.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 15.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Pakse has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in December to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 83.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (21.5") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Pakse
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial School | College | — | — |
| Hua Qiao Champasak Technology College | College | — | — |
Schools in Pakse
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ban Thahin Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pakse Chinese School | — | — | — | — |
| Kengkeung School | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Thong Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Thong School | — | — | — | — |
| Pakse Autism Center | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Bangyor Nonsavang Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sunshine School | — | — | — | — |
| Ban Khone Lay Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Thipaneth School | — | — | — | — |
| Pakse Upper Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| ETC Evening English School | — | — | — | — |
| Phonxay Secondary Bilingual School | — | — | — | — |
| Paksé Bilingual Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Champasak Technical Vocational College | — | — | — | — |
| LOGO Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Lao People’s Revolutionary Youth Union Development Centre | — | — | — | — |
| ວິທະຍໄລເຕກນິກ-ວິຊາຊີບແຂວງຈໍາປາສັກ | — | — | — | — |
| Thaluang Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pakse
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Pakse
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champasak Cultural Heritage Museum | ||||
| Champasak Cultural Museum | ||||
| Vat Bang Yor Museum |
Libraries in Pakse
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ຫໍງສະໝຸດ ມຈ | 0.0 | |||||
| ຫໍສະໝຸດແຂວງຈຳປາສັກ | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pakse
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ban Khone Lay small market | |||||
| Daoheuang | |||||
| long street of watermelons | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Mysai Market | |||||
| Pakse New Market |
Hotels in Pakse
51 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pakse
111 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pakse
41 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pakse
12 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Pakse
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pakse
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Pakse
11 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pakse
61 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pakse
21 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Pakse
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Pakse
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pakse
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pakse
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pakse International Airport | PKZ | Large Airport |
| Salavan Airport | VNA | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pakse
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| HAL Logistic | |
| HAL Logistic | |
| HAL logistics | |
| Post Office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Pakse
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Vat Phou |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pakse
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Animist-Buddhist Ghost Small House | |
| Animist-Buddhist Ghost Small House | |
| Animist-Buddhist Ghost Small House | |
| Ban Bang Yor Nonsavang Wooden Church | |
| Ban Bangyor Nonsavang Temple | |
| Ban Khone Lay Temple | |
| Ban Khrone Lay Temple | |
| Bangyo Nonsavang Temple | |
| Chinese Temple | |
| Chùa Long Vân Temple | |
| Kengkeung Temple | |
| Khangkeung Temple | |
| Linh Bao Tu Temple | |
| Sacred Heart Cathedral | |
| Temple | |
| Thach Minh Dien Shrine | |
| Vat Chinese Sopsé | |
| Vat Phone Koung | |
| Vat Phonsavanh | |
| Viet Shrine |
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Quick Facts
Around Pakse
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇱🇦 About Laos
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Pakse
Frequently Asked Questions About Pakse
What is the population of Pakse?
Pakse has a population of 88,332 residents and is located in Laos. The population density is 1,404 people per square mile, spread across 62.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pakse?
Pakse has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.5 inches.