Pursat

Pursat (/pˈsɒt/ poh-SOT; Khmer: ពោធិ៍សាត់, Poŭthĭsăt [poːˈsat̚]) is the capital of Pursat Province, Cambodia. Its name derived from a type of tree.[2] It lies on the Pursat River. The city is famous as the place of mythical 16th century neak ta of Khleang Moeung.

A school in Pursat
Pursat
ពោធិ៍សាត់
Pursat Skyline from the Large Ptel at its Entrance
Pursat Skyline from the Large Ptel at its Entrance
Pursat is located in Cambodia
Pursat
Pursat
Location of Pursat, Cambodia
Coordinates: 12°32′N 103°55′E
Country Cambodia
ProvincePursat Province
DistrictSampov Meas District
Government
  TypeCity
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2019)[1]
  Total58,255

Notes

  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. Cambodian Ministry of Tourism

12°32′N 103°55′E


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