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Pakxan, Laos

Bolikhamsai · Laos

Pakxan is a small city in Bolikhamsai, Laos with a population of 21,967. Elevation: 512 ft (156 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

21,967 Population 73/sq mi density
512 ft Elevation 156 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
117.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Vientiane Timezone

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About Pakxan

Pakxan

Pakxan (; is a district and town in Bolikhamsai Province, Laos.

People

Population21,967
Density73/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain117.3 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Population21,967
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Coordinates18.3942°, 103.6611°
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Country🇱🇦 Laos
State / ProvinceBolikhamsai
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation117.3 inches (2,979 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pakxan

Pakxan is a small city in Laos (Bolikhamsai) with a population of 21,967. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet (156 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 117.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vientiane.

Climate in Pakxan

Pakxan has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is May (27.4°C), the coldest is Dec (17.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1750 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.4°C / 65°F 8.6° / 28.3° 13.3
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 11.2° / 31.5° 35.2
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 14.3° / 34.9° 60.7
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 18.1° / 37.1° 87.4
May 27.4°C / 81°F 20.6° / 36.1° 197.4
Jun 26.3°C / 79°F 22.7° / 33.2° 231.7
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 22.7° / 32.3° 289.5
Aug 25.7°C / 78°F 22.1° / 31.7° 344.8
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 20.8° / 31.7° 307.4
Oct 23.5°C / 74°F 15.8° / 30.9° 141.8
Nov 21.5°C / 71°F 13.2° / 29.9° 33.8
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 8.1° / 27.7° 6.8
Pakxan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 117.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above Laos avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area302.2 sq mi (782.7 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates18.3942°N, 103.6611°W
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.3"
209% above Laos avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 26.34"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on May 26, 2015.

May 26, 2015 73 km ESE of Muang Phônsavan, Laos M4.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kajiki Category 2 216 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 269 km
2017 Doksuri Category 1 182 km
2013 Wutip Category 1 142 km
1996 Niki Category 1 271 km
1995 Lois Category 1 213 km
1991 Fred Category 1 282 km
1989 Brian Category 1 292 km
1985 Cecil Category 1 287 km
1982 Nancy Category 1 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
April 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
May 82°F (28°C) 16.4 in
June 83°F (29°C) 22.3 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 26.3 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 24.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 14.6 in
October 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in

Pakxan has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 117.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (26.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Pakxan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kay
Sommoungkhoun High School
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Farmers Markets in Pakxan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market

Hotels in Pakxan

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Phetlivong Hotel
Sokbounma Hotel
Sokpanya Hotel

Restaurants in Pakxan

14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

88 Restaurant
Bankouan Pakxan
Candy Coffee
Heuan Khanoy
Khemkhong Restaurant
Local Restaurant
min la
Nan Song See Restaurant
Saiynamsu Restaurant
Thongsaiylon Restaurant
Viewkong Café Bar and Bistro
ກຖຫຼາບປາກຊັມ
ຮ້ານເຂົ້າປຽກເອື້ອຍໂມະ Great Kao Piak (No MSG).
ີ້ຮ້ານ ປີ້ງເປັດ ຢູ່ປາກຊັນ

Cafes in Pakxan

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Amazon
Roomate Cafe

Bus Stations in Pakxan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pakxan Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Pakxan

16 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A P Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
L M P Fuel Station
L P Fuel Station
L P Fuel Station
LA #1310435079
LA #1311183692
LA #1311418344
LA #1311424319
LA #2299960086
LA #3846150057
LA #6377493239
P P Oil Fuel Station
P V Oil
ptt Lao

Banks in Pakxan

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ACLEDA Bank
Banque Franco-Lao

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pakxan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Vientiane
Elevation
153 m (502 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 Pakxan

What is the population of Pakxan?

Pakxan has a population of 21,967 residents and is located in Laos. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 302.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pakxan?

Pakxan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 117.3 inches.

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