Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture
Vientiane: Located on the Mekong River near the border with Thailand, this capital city is the economic and cultural center of Laos.
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Quick Facts about Vientiane
| Population | 196,731 |
| Country | Laos |
| State | Vientiane Prefecture (Laos) |
| Area | 3920 km2 |
| Official name | ວຽງຈັນ |
| Latitude & Longitude | 17.9667,102.6000 |
| Altitude | 571 feet / 174 meters |
| Capital city | Vientiane is capital of French Laos, Kingdom of Laos, Vientiane Prefecture, Lan Xang, Laos |
| Establishment | January 01, 1560 (466 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+07:00 |
| Local time | 06:54:23 (24th April 2026) |
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Geography
Vientiane is located at 17°58'0"N 102°36'0"E (17.9666700, 102.6000000).
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