Thakhèk Population 2026
Thakhèk has a population of 90,800, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇱🇦 Laos, located in Khammouane Province. Roughly 1.1% of Laos's population lives here. It is about 9.3× smaller than Vientiane, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
90,800
Rank in Laos
#3
Coordinates
17.41°N, 104.83°E
~176 m elevation · Asia/Vientiane
Distance to capital (Vientiane)
244 km
152 miles, straight line
Cities near Thakhèk
- Ban Xénô25,135 people · ~83 km away
- Savannakhet125,760 people · ~94 km away
- Ban Kèngkok15,658 people · ~114 km away
- Pakxan21,967 people · ~165 km away
- Borikhan18,354 people · ~173 km away
- Vientiane840,940 people · ~244 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Thakhèk?
Thakhèk has a population of 90,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Laos.
What region is Thakhèk in?
Thakhèk is located in Khammouane Province, Laos.
Is Thakhèk the capital of Laos?
No, the capital of Laos is Vientiane, about 244 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.