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Phôngsali, Laos

Phôngsali · Laos

Phôngsali is a small city in Phôngsali, Laos with a population of 13,500. Elevation: 4,449 ft (1,356 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

13,500 Population 46/sq mi density
4,449 ft Elevation 1,356 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
66.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Vientiane Timezone

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About Phôngsali

Phôngsali

Phongsali or Phongsaly is the capital of Phongsaly Province, Laos. It is the northernmost provincial capital in Laos.

People

Population13,500
Density46/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain66.2 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation4,449 ft (1,356 m)
Population13,500
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation4,449 ft (1,356 m)
Coordinates21.6808°, 102.1003°
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Country🇱🇦 Laos
State / ProvincePhôngsali
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation66.2 inches (1,681 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Phôngsali

Phôngsali is a small city in Laos (Phôngsali) with a population of 13,500. The city sits at an elevation of 4,449 feet (1,356 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vientiane.

Climate in Phôngsali

Phôngsali has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is May (24.7°C), the coldest is Dec (15.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1491 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.2°C / 59°F 5.5° / 23.9° 41.3
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 7.3° / 27.1° 39.3
Mar 21.1°C / 70°F 11.1° / 31° 41.2
Apr 23.5°C / 74°F 14.2° / 33.4° 103.5
May 24.7°C / 76°F 17.5° / 34.2° 163.4
Jun 24.1°C / 75°F 19.9° / 30.9° 254.9
Jul 23.9°C / 75°F 19.6° / 29.7° 246.9
Aug 23.4°C / 74°F 19.3° / 28.9° 311.8
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 17.3° / 29° 145.2
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 12.9° / 27.5° 80.1
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 10.3° / 26.3° 44.6
Dec 15.1°C / 59°F 4.8° / 24.7° 19.1
Phôngsali enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,449 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above Laos avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,449 ft (1,356 m)
Area295.9 sq mi (766.5 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates21.6808°N, 102.1003°W
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.2"
74% above Laos avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 1, 2025.

Apr 24, 1995 73 km SSW of Gejiu, China M5.2 144 km
Jan 30, 1997 83 km NE of Jinghong, China M5.0 122 km
Feb 19, 2001 31 km W of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.9 71 km
Feb 9, 2018 38 km NE of Jinghong, China M4.6 136 km
Mar 29, 1993 53 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.6 105 km
Jan 14, 2019 51 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.6 52 km
Apr 22, 2016 37 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 37 km
Feb 24, 2016 55 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.5 139 km
May 16, 2025 27 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam M4.5 102 km
Mar 5, 2022 85 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 85 km
Feb 12, 2019 121 km NE of Jinghong, China M4.5 148 km
Mar 5, 2016 74 km ESE of Jinghong, China M4.5 75 km
Jan 28, 2014 85 km NE of Jinghong, China M4.5 131 km
Jun 16, 2020 100 km NNE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 101 km
Apr 12, 2002 94 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 94 km
Jan 25, 1997 42 km ENE of Jinghong, China M4.5 109 km
Mar 4, 2001 10 km WSW of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.5 93 km
Nov 9, 1995 76 km ENE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 77 km
Jan 19, 2002 42 km NNE of Luang Namtha, Laos M4.4 75 km
Sep 19, 1993 52 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 7.0 in
June 76°F (25°C) 10.1 in Warmest
July 76°F (24°C) 13.8 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 12.8 in
September 74°F (24°C) 7.8 in
October 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
November 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in
December 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in

Phôngsali has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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Farmers Markets in Phôngsali

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Local Market

Hotels in Phôngsali

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guesthouse
Guesthouse
Nangtarn Guesthouse
Phongsaly hotel
Phonsaly Hotel
Phou Fa Hotel
Sensaly Guesthouse
Viphaphone Hotel

Restaurants in Phôngsali

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chinese Cuisine
Daosamon
Grill Phéng Soulipao
Lamphone hot pot restaurant
Lamphone hot pot restaurant
Lao food restaurant
Laoper Restaurant
Papaya and Noodles Salad
Saun Paek Restaurant

Cafes in Phôngsali

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sone Lao Coffee
ຮ້ານເຂົາປຽກ

Bus Stations in Phôngsali

5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hat Sa Bus Station
LA #4395890850
LA #4560047490
Phongsaly bus station domestic and international
Phongsaly bus station international and domestic

Gas Stations in Phôngsali

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LA #6965463285
LA #6965497585
LA #6965504385

Banks in Phôngsali

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCEL Public
Lao Development Bank

Airports Near Phôngsali

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boun Neau AirportPCQSmall Airport
Luang Namtha AirportLXGSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Phôngsali

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Wat

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Vientiane
Elevation
1,430 m (4,692 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 Phôngsali

What is the population of Phôngsali?

Phôngsali has a population of 13,500 residents and is located in Laos. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 295.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Phôngsali?

Phôngsali enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.2 inches.

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