Phonsavan
19°28′N 103°11′E / 19.46°N 103.18°E
Phonsavan
ໂພນສະຫວັນ | |
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| Pek District | |
Phonsavan | |
| Coordinates: 19°25′N 103°10′E / 19.417°N 103.167°E | |
| Country | Laos |
| Admin. division | Xiangkhouang Province |
| Elevation | 3,600 ft (1,100 m) |
| Population (2015) | |
• Total | 75,600 |
| • Religions | Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Area code | 061 |
| Climate | Cwa |
Phonsavan (also spelled Phonesavanh, Lao: ໂພນສະຫວັນ, lit. 'heaven's mound', pronounced [pʰóːn sā.wǎn]), population 37,507, is the capital of Xiangkhouang Province. Phonsavan is known for the nearby Plain of Jars, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.