Xaisomboun province
Xaisomboun Province
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Location of Xaisomboun province in Laos | |
| Coordinates: 18°54′21″N 103°05′31″E / 18.9057°N 103.092°E | |
| Country | Laos |
| Established | 13 December 2013 |
| Capital | Xaisomboun town |
| Area | |
• Total | 8,551 km2 (3,302 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
• Total | 107,926 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| ISO 3166 code | LA-XS |
Xaisomboun (Lao: ໄຊສົມບູນ, pronounced [sáj.sǒm.bùːn]) is a province in central Laos, between Vientiane province and Xiangkhouang province. Xaisomboun town in Anouvong District is the economic centre. There are copper and gold mining operations at Sana Somboun.