Major Cities in Laos map & data
There are 12 major cities mapped in Laos, spread over 12 regions. The most are in Xaignabouli (1), Attapeu (1) and Champasak (1). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Vientiane, Muang Xaignabouri and Attapu.
Major Cities by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Xaignabouli | 1 | 8.3% |
| Attapeu | 1 | 8.3% |
| Champasak | 1 | 8.3% |
| Houaphan | 1 | 8.3% |
| Khammouane | 1 | 8.3% |
| Luang Namtha | 1 | 8.3% |
| Luang Prabang | 1 | 8.3% |
| Phongsaly | 1 | 8.3% |
| Salavan | 1 | 8.3% |
| Savannakhet | 1 | 8.3% |
| Vientiane Capital | 1 | 8.3% |
| Xiangkhouang | 1 | 8.3% |
Notable major cities in Laos
- VientianeVientiane Capital · pop. 1246000
- Muang XaignabouriXaignabouli
- AttapuAttapeu
- ChampasakChampasak
- Xam NuaHouaphan
- Muang KhammouanKhammouane
- Louang NamthaLuang Namtha
- LouangphrabangLuang Prabang
- PhongsaliPhongsaly
- SaravanSalavan
- SavannakhetSavannakhet
- XiangkhoangXiangkhouang
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Laos?
This layer holds 12 major cities in Laos, the most of them in Xaignabouli. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in Laos?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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