This point shapefile represents locations of built up areas (areas containing a concentration of buildings and other structures) in Laos. The Global Map Lao People's Democratic Republic version 2.0 was developed using 1:100,000 Topographic Maps, which is corresponding to the merger of municipalities as of April 1, 2010. Global Map data were developed under the cooperation of National Geospatial Information Authorities (NGIAs) of respective countries and regions.