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Ban Simuangngam, Bokeo, Laos – Laos Flag

Current Date And Time In Ban Simuangngam, Laos

Friday, 14 August 2026
00:29:58 ICT
State: Bokeo
Currency: Lao Kip (LAK)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 2,428

📍 Cities Near To Ban Simuangngam


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ban Simuangngam in Bokeo, Laos with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Ban Simuangngam.

📍 Ban Simuangngam Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Ban Simuangngam from our regional database:

State / RegionBokeo
Total Population2,428
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude20.3072° N
Center Longitude100.1698° E
Elevation369 m (1,211 ft)
UTC Time Zone+07:00
Population Rank in Bokeo#4 of 8
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ban Donsavan Ban Donsavan5 9 5
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ban Houakhoua Ban Houakhoua19 30 16
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ban Houayxay Ban Houayxay16 26 14
East (E)
National Flag Of Ban Khoan Ban Khoan6 10 5
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ban Simuang Ban Simuang6 10 5
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Chiang Khong Chiang Khong16 25 14
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Chiang Rai Chiang Rai35 57 31
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chiang Saen Chiang Saen6 9 5
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Doi Luang Doi Luang14 22 12
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Donethat Donethat3 6 3
South (S)
National Flag Of Homyen Homyen4 7 4
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Huayxay Huayxay17 28 15
East (E)
National Flag Of Mae Chan Mae Chan23 38 20
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Mae Fa Luang Mae Fa Luang24 39 21
West (W)
National Flag Of Mae Sai Mae Sai21 34 18
West-northwest (WNW)

🏳️ States Near To Ban Simuangngam


States and regions closest to Bokeo (home state of Ban Simuangngam), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Chiang Mai Chiang Mai153 246 133
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chiang Rai Chiang Rai62 100 54
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Khouèng Phôngsali Khouèng Phôngsali134 216 117
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Lamphun Lamphun162 261 141
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Loungnamtha Loungnamtha52 84 46
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Luang Prabang Province Luang Prabang Province125 201 108
East (E)
National Flag Of Nan Nan111 178 96
South (S)
National Flag Of Oudômxai Oudômxai77 124 67
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Phayao Phayao93 150 81
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Phôngsali Phôngsali132 212 114
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Ban Simuangngam


Countries bordering or closest to Laos, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ban Simuangngam's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bangladesh Bangladesh822 1,323 714
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bhutan Bhutan928 1,493 806
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Brunei Brunei1,341 2,158 1,164
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cambodia Cambodia530 853 460
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of China China1,111 1,787 964
North (N)
National Flag Of Hong Kong Hong Kong771 1,241 670
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Macao Macao730 1,176 634
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Malaysia Malaysia1,082 1,741 939
South (S)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar445 717 387
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Nepal Nepal1,298 2,088 1,127
West-northwest (WNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Ban Simuangngam. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Bokeo, Laos.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ban Simuangngam (You)Bokeo2,428
DonethatBokeo1,7435.5S
HomyenBokeo1,2506.9SSW
Ban DonsavanBokeo9028.8WSW
Chiang SaenChiang Rai10,8079.4WSW
Ban KhoanBokeo65,3489.6WNW
Ban SimuangBokeo53110.1NW
Doi LuangChiang Rai22.3SSW
Chiang KhongChiang Rai14,50525.0ESE
Ban HouayxayBokeo12,50026.2E
HuayxayBokeo28.0E

🏆 Bokeo City Rankings

How does Ban Simuangngam rank within Bokeo? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Ban Simuangngam appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Bokeo International Airport
IATA: BOR
2 km (1 mi) from Ban Simuangngam
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Bokeo Cities
Ban Simuangngam ranks #4 of 8 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Ban Simuangngam? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Ban Simuangngam Sits on the Map

Ban Simuangngam sits inside Bokeo, Laos and ranks #4 of 8 cities in Bokeo by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Ban Simuangngam to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Ban Simuangngam outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Ban Simuangngam and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ban Simuangngam against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Bokeo city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ban Simuangngam: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Ban Simuangngam and the countries closest to Ban Simuangngam by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Laos. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Ban Simuangngam, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Ban Simuangngam at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ban Simuangngam

If you're stringing together stops in Bokeo, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Ban Simuangngam — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Ban Simuangngam MapView the Ban Simuangngam map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Ban Simuangngam Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Bokeo OverviewExplore the Bokeo state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Laos Country DataGet complete Laos data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Ban Simuangngam

Which cities are closest to Ban Simuangngam?

See the Cities Near To Ban Simuangngam table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Bokeo by population and density.

How is the distance from Ban Simuangngam to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ban Simuangngam and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Ban Simuangngam map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Ban Simuangngam will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Ban Simuangngam to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Ban Simuangngam?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ban Simuangngam. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Bokeo city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Ban Simuangngam compare in size to the cities near it?

Ban Simuangngam ranks #4 of 8 cities in Bokeo by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Ban Simuangngam?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ban Simuangngam is Bokeo International Airport (BOR), about 2 km (1 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.