Attapeu
District & municipality in Attapeu province, Laos / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Attapeu
ອັດຕະປື | |
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Samakkhixay District | |
Coordinates: 14°49′12″N 106°49′14″E | |
Country | Laos |
Admin. division | Attapeu province |
Founded | 1560 |
Elevation | 93 m (305 ft) |
Population (2015)[1] | |
• Total | 33,700 |
• Religions | Buddhism |
Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
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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.[2] A monument dedicated to Kaysone Phomvihane was erected near the temple.