Kampong Chhnang (city)

Kampong Chhnang (Khmer: កំពង់ឆ្នាំង [kɑmpɔŋ cʰnaŋ]) is the capital city of Kampong Chhnang Province, in central Cambodia.

For the municipality, see Kampong Chhnang Municipality.
Kampong Chhnang
កំពង់ឆ្នាំង
City
Tonlé Sap river bank in the city of Kampong Chhnang
Tonlé Sap river bank in the city of Kampong Chhnang
Kampong Chhnang is located in Cambodia
Kampong Chhnang
Kampong Chhnang
Location of Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia
Coordinates: 12°15′N 104°40′E
Country Cambodia
ProvinceKampong Chhnang
MunicipalityKampong Chhnang
Population
 (2019)[1]
 • Total41,080
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)

It is located just west of the Tonlé Sap River and is a noted port. The small city is connected to Phnom Penh by a national highway route and railway. Phnom Kong Rei is a landmark located north of the city across the Tonle Sap River.

The economy of the area is dominated by rice production and many locals live on floating fishing villages during the high-water monsoon season.[2]

References
  1. "General Population Census of the Kingdom of Cambodia 2019 – Final Results" (PDF). National Institute of Statistics. Ministry of Planning. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  2. Kampong Chhnang – Britannica Online Encyclopedia

12°15′N 104°40′E

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