Vientiane
Capital of Laos
Summary
Vientiane is the capital city of Laos. Comprising the 5 urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, close to the border with Thailand. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule. The city had a population of 840,000 as of the 2023 census. Pha That Luang, an icon of Buddhism, is located in Vientiane. Other Buddhist temples can be found there, such as Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly housed the Emerald Buddha.
Originally created by Zoe
6/16/2002, 11:38:01 PM
Modified
5/30/2026, 10:09:06 PM
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Mr Sililaththongsin Thongpheng was appointed as the most recent mayor of Vientiane capital as of March, 2026.
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