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Savannakhet, Laos
Savannakhet Province · Laos
Savannakhet is a large city in Savannakhet Province, Laos with a population of 125,760. Elevation: 505 ft (154 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Savannakhet
Savannakhet (Lao: ສະຫວັນນະເຂດ, pronounced [sā.wǎn.nā .kʰȅːt];, officially named Kaysone Phomvihane ; since 2005 and previously known as Khanthaboury, is a city in western Laos. It is the capital of Savannakhet Province. With a population of 125,760, it is the second-largest city in Laos, after Vientiane. The annual per capita income of Kaysone Phomvihane City is US$2,041.
People
Climate
| Population | 125,760 |
| Population Density | 470 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.5703°, 104.7622° |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
| Country | 🇱🇦 Laos |
| State / Province | Savannakhet Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.6 inches (1,538 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Savannakhet
Savannakhet is a large city in Laos (Savannakhet Province) with a population of 125,760. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vientiane.
Climate in Savannakhet
Savannakhet has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.4°C), the coldest is Jan (22.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1448 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above Laos avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 267.7 sq mi (693.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5703°N, 104.7622°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 10.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
Savannakhet has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 72°F in December to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 60.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.3") and December the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Savannakhet
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savan Institute of Management | College | — | — |
| Savannakhet Health Science College | College | — | — |
| Savannakhet Teacher Training College | College | — | — |
| Savannakhet University | University | — | — |
| Savannakhet University | University | — | — |
| Technical College | College | — | — |
| ວິທະຍາໄລເຕັກນິກ ແລະ ວິຊາຊີບ ສະຫວັນນະເຂດ (ວິທະຍາເຂດອຸດົມວິໄລ) | College | — | — |
Schools in Savannakhet
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panya Pasert Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Savannakhet high school | — | — | — | — |
| savang Km3 | — | — | — | — |
| Sounantha | — | — | — | — |
| Phonsavan High School | — | — | — | — |
| Nonhinhae Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sonexay Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Phonsavan Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chinese School | — | — | — | — |
| Donxeng Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chomkeo Lower Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| B4Lao | — | — | — | — |
| Institute of vietnamese of savannakhet | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Savannakhet
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Savannakhet
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Museum | ||||
| Nouhak Phoumsavan Museum | ||||
| Ruean Jomphet | ||||
| Savannakhet Museum |
Libraries in Savannakhet
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provincial Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Savannakhet
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indochina Market | |||||
| Indochina Market Mukdahan | |||||
| Khok Suwan Market | |||||
| KM 8 Market | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Pornpetch Food Market | |||||
| Ratri Night Market | |||||
| Samakkhixay Market | |||||
| Seno Market | |||||
| Talat Savan Xai | |||||
| Testsaban 1 Market | |||||
| Testsaban 5 Market | |||||
| Thepthala Market | |||||
| Thetsaban 2 Market |
Hotels in Savannakhet
19 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Savannakhet
107 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Savannakhet
27 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Savannakhet
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Savannakhet
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Savannakhet
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Savannakhet
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Savannakhet
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Savannakhet
13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Savannakhet
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Savannakhet
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Savannakhet
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sakon Nakhon Airport | SNO | Medium Airport |
| Savannakhet Airport | ZVK | Medium Airport |
| Seri Thai Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Savannakhet
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Savannakhet
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Donxeng Temple | |
| Evangelical Church | |
| Mahesak Shrine | |
| Phonsavanh Temple | |
| Phonsay Temple | |
| St. Teresa Church | |
| Wat Bouppharam | |
| Wat Chomkeo | |
| Wat Rattanalangsi | |
| Wat Sayamungkhun | |
| Wat Sayaphoum | |
| Wat Sounantha |
Quick Facts
Around Savannakhet
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Savannakhet
6 places within 15 km
- • Donxeng Beach
- • หาดมโนภิรมย์
- • ภูจอมศรี
- • ภูมโนรมย์
- • ภูโป่ง
- • Mekong Viewpoint
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Savannakhet
What is the population of Savannakhet?
Savannakhet has a population of 125,760 residents and is located in Laos. The population density is 470 people per square mile, spread across 267.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Savannakhet?
Savannakhet has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.6 inches.