Muang Phônsavan Population 2026
Muang Phônsavan has a population of 37,507, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇱🇦 Laos, located in Xiangkhoang. Roughly 0.5% of Laos's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Vientiane, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,507
Rank in Laos
#8
Coordinates
19.45°N, 103.19°E
~1,106 m elevation · Asia/Vientiane
Distance to capital (Vientiane)
176 km
109 miles, straight line
Cities near Muang Phônsavan
- Vang Vieng25,000 people · ~98 km away
- Borikhan18,354 people · ~113 km away
- Luang Prabang55,027 people · ~119 km away
- Pakxan21,967 people · ~127 km away
- Xam Nua56,900 people · ~140 km away
- Vientiane840,940 people · ~176 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Muang Phônsavan?
Muang Phônsavan has a population of 37,507 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Laos.
What region is Muang Phônsavan in?
Muang Phônsavan is located in Xiangkhoang, Laos.
Is Muang Phônsavan the capital of Laos?
No, the capital of Laos is Vientiane, about 176 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.