Ban Houakhoua Population 2026
Ban Houakhoua has a population of 15,500, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇱🇦 Laos, located in Bokeo. Roughly 0.2% of Laos's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Vientiane, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,500
Rank in Laos
#18
Coordinates
20.25°N, 100.45°E
~361 m elevation · Asia/Vientiane
Distance to capital (Vientiane)
339 km
211 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bokeo
| City | Population | Rank in Laos |
|---|---|---|
| Ban Khoan | 65,348 | #5 |
Cities near Ban Houakhoua
- Ban Khoan65,348 people · ~40 km away
- Muang Sing23,500 people · ~128 km away
- Muang Xay25,000 people · ~167 km away
- Luang Prabang55,027 people · ~182 km away
- Vang Vieng25,000 people · ~255 km away
- Muang Phônsavan37,507 people · ~300 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ban Houakhoua?
Ban Houakhoua has a population of 15,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Laos.
What region is Ban Houakhoua in?
Ban Houakhoua is located in Bokeo, Laos.
Is Ban Houakhoua the capital of Laos?
No, the capital of Laos is Vientiane, about 339 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.