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Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture

Laos

National capital17.9667° N, 102.6000° E

Vientiane is a national capital located in Vientiane Prefecture, Laos. The recorded population is 196,731.

Population196,731
ProvinceVientiane Prefecture
Coordinates17.9667° N, 102.6000° E
CountryLaos
Rank in Laos#1 of 15,211

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About Vientiane

You can find Vientiane at 17.97° N, 102.60° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It is classified under Vientiane Prefecture, Laos.

Ranked #1 in Laos by population, Vientiane has 196,731 residents out of 15,211 registered localities.

Cities in Vientiane Prefecture

The Vientiane Prefecture region of Laos is home to Vientiane and other cities such as Don Xing Xou, Ban Natham, Ban Thakhèk. Vientiane has 196,731 inhabitants.

Don Xing Xou228Ban Natham107Ban ThakhèkBan NaxaythongBan NakoungBan NamônBan BouaBan ChomphetBan DondèngBan Bolék

Nearby Cities

Vientiane is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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Ban Sithan NuaCity
0.7 km
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Si Chiang MaiProvincial capital · 14,068 inhab.
1.8 km
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Ban Non Sa-ngaCity
1.9 km
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Ban NongdouangCity
1.9 km
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ViengxaiCity
2 km
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Ban NongbouathongNeighborhood
2.2 km
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Ban Vattai GnaiCity
2.4 km
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Ban NongpanaiCity
2.6 km
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Ban DôngnasôkCity
2.6 km
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Ban Phan PhraoCity
2.6 km
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Ban Saphan ThongCity
3.3 km
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Ban HouadôngCity
3.4 km
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Ban PakthangCity
3.4 km
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Ban Hua SaiCity
3.6 km
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Ban PhôntongNeighborhood
3.6 km
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Ban DondèngCity
3.7 km
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Ban Yoi HiCity
4 km
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Ban Nong WaengCity
4 km
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Ban Phôn KhéngCity
4.1 km
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Ban NongpingCity
4.2 km

Universities in Vientiane

Vientiane is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
National University of Laos1996——
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Largest cities in Laos

#1 Vientiane196,731#2 Savannakhet125,760#3 Pakse88,332#4 Thakhèk85,000#5 Ban Khoan65,348
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Vientiane?

Vientiane has a population of 196,731. It ranks #1 in Laos by population.

What province or state is Vientiane in?

Vientiane is located in Vientiane Prefecture, Laos.

Where is Vientiane located?

Vientiane is located at coordinates 17.97° N, 102.60° E in Vientiane Prefecture, Laos.

Vientiane, Laos data is included in the Bamwor global dataset, a structured database used by developers and AI systems.

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