Attapeu
Attapeu (Lao: ອັດຕະປື, French pronunciation: [atapø]), also written as Attopu or Attapu, is the capital of Attapeu province, Laos. Its official name is Muang Samakhi Xay. It is the southernmost of provincial capitals in Laos.
Attapeu
ອັດຕະປື | |
|---|---|
District & municipality | |
| Samakkhixay District | |
Attapeu Location in Laos | |
| Coordinates: 14°49′12″N 106°49′14″E | |
| Country | Laos |
| Admin. division | Attapeu province |
| Founded | 1560 |
| Elevation | 93 m (305 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 33,700 |
| • Religions | Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Most of the inhabitants are Lao Loum. The temple of Wat Luang Muang Mai in the town centre was built in 1939 and is notable for original naga barge boards. A monument dedicated to Kaysone Phomvihane was erected near the temple.
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