Attapeu
Attapeu (Lao: ອັດຕະປື), also written as Attopu or Attapu, is the capital of Attapeu Province, Laos. It is the southernmost of provincial capitals in Laos.
Attapeu ອັດຕະປື | |
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| Samakkhixay District | |
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  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 (2005) | |
| • Total | 19,200 |
| • Religions | Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Transportation
Attapeu International Airport is about 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Attapeu.[1] The airport opened in May 2015 but did not receive flights until April 2016, when Lao Airlines introduced flights from Vientiane via Pakse.[2] However, the airline withdrew from the market in October 2016 because of low demand.[3] TTR Weekly attributed the airport's condition to the lack of nearby tourist attractions, even though commercial activity has risen due to Attapeu Province's proximity to Vietnam.[4]
References
- Latsaphao, Khonesavanh (18 October 2016). "Attapeu airport potential examined during PM's visit". Vientiane Times. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- "Vientiane–Attapeu flights starting to takeoff". Vientiane Times. 5 October 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- "Vientiane–Attapeu flights' wings clipped". Vientiane Times. 11 January 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- Ngamsangchaikit, Wanwisa (15 June 2015). "No services to Attapeu airport". TTR Weekly. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
See also
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