Destination Guide: Ban Pong (Champasak) in Laos

Ban Pong
in Champasak, Laos

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape (Unesco heritage, 31 mi)
Temple of Preah Vihear (Unesco heritage, 81 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 15.207 and 105.545 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 15° 12' 24" and E 105° 32' 40"
Currency and Currency Code:: Kip - LAK
Spoken languages:: Lao, French, English
Local electricity:: 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:52 AM (Friday): Timezone: Asia/Vientiane; UTC/GMT offset: 7 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 5:33 am and 6:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -15.250 and -74.483 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Umarote
References: This place on Geonames.org

Current travel safety evaluation for Laos in South-Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Laos.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Laos. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Delve into Ban Pong

Ban Pong in Champasak is a town located in Laos about 3,519 mi (or 5,663 km) south-east of Jamkhaneh, the country's capital town.

Time in Ban Pong is now 04:52 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Vientiane with an UTC offset of 7 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Ban Pong, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Laos is Pakse International Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Laos is Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape in a distance of 31 mi (or 50 km), South-East.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Khong Chiam, Phonthong, Sirindhorn, Pakse and Phibun Mangsahan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 38°C / 101 °F

Morning Temperature	27°C / 81 °F
Evening Temperature	34°C / 94 °F
Night Temperature	29°C / 84 °F
	1%
Air Humidity	34%
Air Pressure	1007 hPa
Wind Speed	Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions	Scattered clouds, covering 33% of sky
General Conditions	Light rain

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

36°C (97 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

36°C (97 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

34°C (94 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

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