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Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Vientiane, a significant locality within Laos, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Vientiane, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 17.96667 and longitude 102.6, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 174 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 196,731 people, Vientiane holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLC underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 24. It is further organized within the subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as Bientian, Fanhyiengh, Nakhon Viangchan, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Vientiane are synchronized to the Asia/Vientiane timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

Bientian
Fanhyiengh
Nakhon Viangchan
V'ent'jan
VTE
Venc'jan
Vent'jan
Ventjan
Ventyan
Vianchan
Viang chan
Viangchan
Vien Can
Vien Chang
Vienciana
Vieng Quy
Vieng-Caen
Vieng-Chan
Vieng-Cæn
Viengchan
Viengtjan
Vientane
Vientian
Vientianas
Vientiane
Vientijan
Vientián
Vientjan
Vientyan
Vijentijan
Viêng Quý
Vjencana
Vjentiano
Vjentjan
Vjenčana
Vyantyan
Vyantyàn
Vyentyan
Wei-t'ien
Wei-t’ien
Wiang Chan
Wiangcan
Wien Tsjan
Wientian
Wiën Tsjan
Wyentyan
Wyéntyan
bhiyenatiyena
bientian
fyyntyan
vhi'antiyana
vi'anga cana
viyancan
viyen tiyen
vu~ienchan
vu~ienchan shi
wan xiang
weiyngcanthn
wyntyan
yong zhen
Βιεντιάν
Вентян
Венцьян
Виентијан
Виентян
Вијентијан
Вьентьян
Вєнтьян
Վիենտյան
ויינטיאן
فيينتيان
وینتیان
ڤیێنتیان
व्हिआंतियान
ভিয়েনতিয়েন
ਵਿਆਂਗ ਚਾਨ
வியஞ்சான்
ವಿಯೆನ್ ಟಿಯೇನ್
വിയന്റിയൻ
เวียงจันทน์
ວຽງຈນ
ວຽງຈັນ
ཝིན་ཆིའང་
ဗီယင်ကျန်းမြို့
ვიენტიანი
ቭየንትዬን
ヴィエンチャン
ヴィエンチャン市
万象
永珍
비엔티안