Elevation of towns in Laos
18 towns in Laos have a reading on the GMTED2010 grid. The highest is Pek (Xiang Khuang) at 1,086 m (3,563 ft); the lowest is Pakxe (Champasak) at 95 m (312 ft). Half of the towns sit above 171 m (the mean is 346 m).
Highest towns in Laos
| # | Town | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pek Xiang Khuang | 1,086 m (3,563 ft) |
| 2 | Xam Nua Houaphanh | 972 m (3,189 ft) |
| 3 | Xaignabury Xaignabury | 789 m (2,589 ft) |
| 4 | Phongsaly Phongsaly | 560 m (1,837 ft) |
| 5 | Nam Tha Luang Nam Tha | 552 m (1,811 ft) |
| 6 | Huayxay Bokeo | 421 m (1,381 ft) |
| 7 | Luang Prabang Luang Prabang | 296 m (971 ft) |
| 8 | Saravan Saravan | 182 m (597 ft) |
| 9 | Phonhong Viangchan Province | 178 m (584 ft) |
| 10 | Vientiane Viangchan Prefecture | 171 m (561 ft) |
Lowest towns in Laos
| # | Town | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakxe Champasak | 95 m (312 ft) |
| 2 | Samakhixai Attopu | 95 m (312 ft) |
| 3 | Champasak Champasak | 99 m (325 ft) |
| 4 | Thakek Khammouane | 141 m (463 ft) |
| 5 | Savannakhet Savannakhet | 141 m (463 ft) |
| 6 | Sekong Sekong | 142 m (466 ft) |
| 7 | Pakxan Bolikhamsay | 157 m (515 ft) |
| 8 | Ban Nahin Oudomxay | 159 m (522 ft) |
| 9 | Vientiane Viangchan Prefecture | 171 m (561 ft) |
| 10 | Phonhong Viangchan Province | 178 m (584 ft) |