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Pakxong, Laos

Champasak Province · Laos

Pakxong is a small town in Champasak Province, Laos with a population of 5,000. Elevation: 4,219 ft (1,286 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

5,000 Population 3/sq mi density
4,219 ft Elevation 1,286 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
97.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Vientiane Timezone

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About Pakxong

Pakxong

Paksong is a city in Laos on the Bolaven Plateau. The city is known for its coffee exports. It is the capital of Paksong District.

People

Population5,000
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain97.6 in/yr
Sunny Days195/yr
Elevation4,219 ft (1,286 m)
Population5,000
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,219 ft (1,286 m)
Coordinates15.1815°, 106.2304°
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Country🇱🇦 Laos
State / ProvinceChampasak Province
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation97.6 inches (2,480 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pakxong

Pakxong is a small town in Laos (Champasak Province) with a population of 5,000. The city sits at an elevation of 4,219 feet (1,286 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vientiane.

Pakxong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,219 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above Laos avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,219 ft (1,286 m)
Area1,542.9 sq mi (3,996.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates15.1815°N, 106.2304°W
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.6"
157% above Laos avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 22.09"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Bualoi Category 1 284 km
2022 Noru Category 2 186 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 264 km
2020 Molave Category 1 254 km
2017 Doksuri Category 2 292 km
2013 Wutip Category 2 285 km
2013 Nari Category 1 222 km
2009 Ketsana Category 2 244 km
2006 Xangsane Category 2 86 km
1997 Fritz Category 1 219 km
1995 Zack Category 1 250 km
1993 Kyle Category 1 285 km
1990 Ed Category 1 253 km
1990 Becky Category 1 293 km
1989 Angela Category 2 248 km
1989 Cecil Category 1 256 km
1987 Betty Category 2 295 km
1985 Cecil Category 3 215 km
1984 Agnes Category 2 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
March 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 13.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 15.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 22.1 in Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 17.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 14.7 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest

Pakxong has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.1") and December the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Pakxong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Thateng

Hotels in Pakxong

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E-Tu Waterfall Resort
Homestay and Restaurant
Hotel Nha Nghi
Paksong Phu Thevada Hotel
Sackpraseuth guesthouse
Tad Fane Resort

Restaurants in Pakxong

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Borlavein
Co'm Viêt Nam
Khittavanh
Nang Hang Khamtouan
Pizza Maru Han
Quán Com Viet Nam Restaurant SUSU
susu
Tad Gneuang Paradise Coffee Shop

Cafes in Pakxong

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amazon Cafe
BINGXUE
Birds and Flower
Bolaven Café
CC 1971
Civet & binturong farm. Green coffee & tea
CPC Coffee
Espresso Box Laos
Jhai coffee
Jingjhai Coffee House
Koffies Coffee
Lac 40
Local coffee from the Huayset Cooperative
Monira cafe&restaurant
Oklao coffee farm

Monuments in Pakxong

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

coffee plantation

Clinics in Pakxong

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinic phon kham

Gas Stations in Pakxong

14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LA #2146158465
LA #2146158910
LA #6289029888
LA #6642797589
LA #6642805187
LA #6642810588
LA #787490648
LA #787490670
LO Petroleum
ML
Petro Station
Petro Station
PTT Station
Vieng chalern

Banks in Pakxong

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCEL
Lao Development Bank

Airports Near Pakxong

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pakse International AirportPKZLarge Airport
Salavan AirportVNASmall Airport

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Waterfalls
8
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Pakxong

What is the population of Pakxong?

Pakxong has a population of 5,000 residents and is located in Laos. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,542.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pakxong?

Pakxong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 97.6 inches.

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