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Sekong, Laos

Xékong · Laos

Sekong is a mid-size city in Xékong, Laos with a population of 35,000. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

35,000 Population 114/sq mi density
486 ft Elevation 148 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
77.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Vientiane Timezone

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About Sekong

Sekong is the capital city of Sekong Province, Laos. It was created in 1984 after it was ascertained that Ban Phon's unexploded ordnance made it uninhabitable.

People

Population35,000
Density114/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain77.5 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Population35,000
Population Density114 / sq mi
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates15.3458°, 106.7237°
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Country🇱🇦 Laos
State / ProvinceXékong
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation77.5 inches (1,969 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sekong

Sekong is a mid-size city in Laos (Xékong) with a population of 35,000. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vientiane.

Climate in Sekong

Sekong has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C (73°F). The hottest month is Apr (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2233 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.7°C / 66°F 10.9° / 27.4° 59.1
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 12.6° / 29.9° 23.3
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 15° / 33.3° 40.1
Apr 25.8°C / 78°F 18° / 35.2° 78.4
May 25.8°C / 78°F 19.9° / 35.1° 115.6
Jun 24.6°C / 76°F 20.5° / 32.1° 100.6
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 20.2° / 32.1° 172.4
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 19.6° / 30° 206.6
Sep 23.5°C / 74°F 19° / 30.5° 367.6
Oct 22.3°C / 72°F 16.1° / 28.8° 651.1
Nov 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 28.2° 244.7
Dec 18.7°C / 66°F 11.5° / 27.2° 173.6
Sekong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Laos avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area307.1 sq mi (795.4 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates15.3458°N, 106.7237°W
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.5"
104% above Laos avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 18, 2022.

May 15, 2014 32 km WSW of Hu?, Vietnam M4.6 133 km
Jan 27, 2017 55 km SSW of Hu?, Vietnam M4.4 102 km
Apr 18, 2022 68 km N of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.3 148 km
Oct 22, 2012 56 km WSW of Tam K?, Vietnam M4.1 136 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 Bualoi Category 1 235 km
2022 Noru Category 2 131 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 221 km
2020 Molave Category 1 202 km
2017 Doksuri Category 2 272 km
2013 Wutip Category 2 262 km
2013 Nari Category 1 166 km
2009 Ketsana Category 2 191 km
2007 Lekima Category 1 272 km
2006 Xangsane Category 2 34 km
2004 Chanthu Category 1 267 km
2001 Lingling Category 2 296 km
1997 Fritz Category 1 163 km
1995 Zack Category 2 204 km
1993 Kyle Category 2 270 km
1991 Fred Category 1 299 km
1990 Ed Category 1 205 km
1990 Becky Category 1 274 km
1989 Angela Category 2 229 km
1989 Cecil Category 1 200 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.3 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 10.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 17.7 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 15.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in
November 76°F (25°C) 1.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in

Sekong has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.7") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Sekong

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Political Administration School
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Hotels in Sekong

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hongkham Hotel
Phoukhankham Hotel
Sackda Hotel
Thepsawanh Guesthouse
Tida

Restaurants in Sekong

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

4LADU ສີ່ລະດູ Bar & Restaurant
id sea
Khaemse Restaurant
Mai ek restaurant
Nang Pu Na
Sanfun restaurant
ຮ້ານເຝີ ແມ່ພຽນ

Cafes in Sekong

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Amazon
Cafe sinouk sekong by pyk
STAR Duckchung Coffee Shop

Monuments in Sekong

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sekong Park

Bus Stations in Sekong

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hongkhamsekong Bus Station

Gas Stations in Sekong

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station
LA #1460135633
LA #2146171148
LA #2146171153
LA #2649370751
PP Oil
PTT Gas Station
Star Oil

Banks in Sekong

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LDB Bank
Phongsavanh Bank

Airports Near Sekong

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Attopeu AirportAOUSmall Airport
Salavan AirportVNASmall Airport

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Waterfalls
4
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 Sekong

What is the population of Sekong?

Sekong has a population of 35,000 residents and is located in Laos. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 307.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sekong?

Sekong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.5 inches.

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