Muang Xay Population 2026
Muang Xay has a population of 25,000, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇱🇦 Laos, located in Oudômxai. Roughly 0.3% of Laos's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Vientiane, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,000
Rank in Laos
#10
Coordinates
20.69°N, 101.98°E
~652 m elevation · Asia/Vientiane
Distance to capital (Vientiane)
310 km
193 miles, straight line
Cities near Muang Xay
- Luang Prabang55,027 people · ~91 km away
- Muang Sing23,500 people · ~103 km away
- Ban Houakhoua15,500 people · ~167 km away
- Muang Phônsavan37,507 people · ~187 km away
- Ban Khoan65,348 people · ~201 km away
- Vang Vieng25,000 people · ~203 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Muang Xay?
Muang Xay has a population of 25,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Laos.
What region is Muang Xay in?
Muang Xay is located in Oudômxai, Laos.
Is Muang Xay the capital of Laos?
No, the capital of Laos is Vientiane, about 310 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.