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Salavan, Laos

Salavan Province · Laos

Salavan is a small city in Salavan Province, Laos with a population of 5,521. Elevation: 600 ft (183 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

5,521 Population 5/sq mi density
600 ft Elevation 183 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
61.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Vientiane Timezone

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About Salavan

Salavan

Salavan is the capital of Salavan province in southern Laos. It is a provincial district. It is 125 km from Pakse on a partially paved road.

People

Population5,521
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain61.6 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Population5,521
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Coordinates15.7165°, 106.4174°
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Country🇱🇦 Laos
State / ProvinceSalavan Province
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation61.6 inches (1,564 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Salavan

Salavan is a small city in Laos (Salavan Province) with a population of 5,521. The city sits at an elevation of 600 feet (183 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vientiane.

Climate in Salavan

Salavan has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.6°C), the coldest is Dec (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2149 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 17.2° / 31° 6.8
Feb 27°C / 81°F 20.3° / 33.6° 6.6
Mar 29.3°C / 85°F 23.4° / 35.2° 37.8
Apr 29.6°C / 85°F 24.6° / 34.7° 94.4
May 29.6°C / 85°F 25.5° / 33.8° 209.0
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.8° 269.2
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 24.7° / 30.4° 458.0
Aug 27.5°C / 82°F 24.5° / 30.5° 439.7
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.6° 454.9
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 22.8° / 31° 153.6
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 20.5° / 31.1° 14.2
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 17.9° / 29.9° 4.3
Salavan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 600 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Laos avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Area1,053.8 sq mi (2,729.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates15.7165°N, 106.4174°W
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.6"
62% above Laos avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 27, 2017.

May 15, 2014 32 km WSW of Hu?, Vietnam M4.6 122 km
Jan 27, 2017 55 km SSW of Hu?, Vietnam M4.4 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kajiki Category 2 288 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 226 km
2022 Noru Category 2 149 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 201 km
2020 Molave Category 1 241 km
2017 Doksuri Category 2 234 km
2013 Wutip Category 2 223 km
2013 Nari Category 1 191 km
2010 Mindulle Category 1 281 km
2009 Ketsana Category 2 228 km
2007 Lekima Category 1 240 km
2006 Xangsane Category 2 53 km
1997 Fritz Category 1 191 km
1995 Zack Category 2 250 km
1991 Fred Category 1 254 km
1990 Ed Category 1 199 km
1990 Becky Category 1 232 km
1989 Angela Category 2 187 km
1989 Dan Category 1 281 km
1989 Cecil Category 1 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.9 in Warmest
May 83°F (29°C) 5.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 15.1 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 12.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
November 76°F (25°C) 1.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in

Salavan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Salavan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Simisay primary school
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Radio Stations near Salavan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Salavan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Salavan Market

Hotels in Salavan

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arpang Guesthouse
Phengthavixay hotel (250k/day)
Phonxay Hotel
Phoufa Hotel
Sinsamay Hotel
Taosavan

Restaurants in Salavan

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bouasan Chaleunxai Restaurant
Houy sang noodle
Noodle soup
Phaiphasok
Sabaidee Salavan
Salavan Park
Samunson
Vilaivone
ຮ້ານປີ້ງໄກ່ແມ່ແຫຼ້ແຊບໆ
ຮ້ານເຂົ້າປຽກປາ

Cafes in Salavan

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Amazon
Café Amazon
Phamy coffee and food
Poupay Mini Cafe
The view cafe

Monuments in Salavan

5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ongkeo park
Ongkeo Pyramid
Welcome to Saravanh municipal
Welcome to Saravanh municipal
ສວນແຄນ

Clinics in Salavan

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LA #12606619706
LA #12609320501
LA #5487928124

Dentists in Salavan

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LA #12594491801

Bus Stations in Salavan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LA #2627310130

Gas Stations in Salavan

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LA #12592757605
LA #2627105089
LA #2627128622
LA #2627310122
LA #2627310133
LP
Petrolimex
Petrolimex Thongdam
Ptt
PV Oil
Staroil
Vieng Chalern

Banks in Salavan

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acleda bank Lao ltd
ACLEDA Bank Lao(Salavan Offic
APB
BCEL
BCEL
JDB Bank
Lao Development Bank Salavan
Phongsavanh Bank

Airports Near Salavan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pakse International AirportPKZLarge Airport
Salavan AirportVNASmall Airport

Post Offices in Salavan

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
HAL logistic
Salavan Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salavan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Wat Kang

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 Salavan

What is the population of Salavan?

Salavan has a population of 5,521 residents and is located in Laos. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,053.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Salavan?

Salavan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.6 inches.

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