Xam Neua

Xam Neua (Lao: ຊຳເໜືອ, romanized: Sam Nư̄a, [sám nɯ̌a̯], sometimes transcribed as Sam Neua or Samneua, literally 'northern swamp'; French: Xam-Nua), is the capital of Houaphanh Province, Laos, in northeast Laos.

Xam Neua
ເມືອງຊຳເໜືອ
Sam Neua or Samneua
Xam Neua District
Xam Neua
Location in Laos
Coordinates: 20.415°N 104.048°E / 20.415; 104.048
Country Laos
Admin. divisionHouaphanh Province
Population
 (2002)
  Total46,800
  Religions
Buddhism
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
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