# Battambang Province, Cambodia – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/battambang/ Province · Cambodia # Battambang Province Battambang Province is a province of Cambodia. It had an estimated **1,111,565 people** in 2024 on 11,869 km² (about 94 per km²). Its main town is Battambang. It is divided into 14 districts. 1,116 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 683 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,111,565people (2024) - 11,869km² - 14districts - 683mapped services ## How many people live in Battambang Province? Battambang Province had an estimated **1,111,565 people** in 2024 — 6.4% of Cambodia, 5th of 25 provinces. There are 1,023 women for every 1,000 men (below the Cambodia figure of 1,043). Spread over 11,869 km², that is about **94 people per km²**, 15th of 25 provinces. 28.9% of people are children under 15 and 7.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 28 across Cambodia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people. 0–4 ****105,989** 5–9 ****107,829** 10–14 ****107,371** 15–19 ****111,169** 20–24 ****85,816** 25–29 ****78,251** 30–34 ****89,479** 35–39 ****76,007** 40–44 ****73,385** 45–49 ****44,346** 50–54 ****52,429** 55–59 ****51,793** 60–64 ****47,682** 65–69 ****32,226** 70–74 ****21,967** 75–79 ****14,431** 80+ ****11,388** Source: [Cambodia National Institute of Statistics via OCHA HDX, population 2024 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-khm). ## Where is Battambang Province? Battambang Province lies in [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). It borders 4 other provinces: [Banteay Meanchey Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/banteay-meanchey/), [Pailin Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/pailin/), [Pursat Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/pursat/) and [Siemreap Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/). By area it is the 6th largest of 25 provinces in Cambodia. It covers 6.6% of [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). The centre of Battambang Province is about 238 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. The centre point is at 12.9248° N, 103.2317° E. Source: [Department of Geography of the Ministry of Land Management, Urbanization and Construction in 2008, WFP via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-khm). ## Districts of Battambang Province District Area km² Communes Services [Aek Phnum](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/battambang/aek-phnum/) 1,068 7 17 [Banan](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/battambang/banan/) 874 8 31 [Battambang](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/battambang/battambang/) 116 10 468 [Bavel](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/battambang/bavel/) 960 8 7 [Kamrieng](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/battambang/kamrieng/) 528 6 13 [Koas Krala](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/battambang/koas-krala/) 1,093 6 2 [Moung Ruessei](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/battambang/moung-ruessei/) 1,412 9 22 [Phnum Proek](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/battambang/phnum-proek/) 647 5 12 [Rotonak Mondol](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/battambang/rotonak-mondol/) 793 5 9 [Rukh Kiri](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/battambang/rukh-kiri/) 472 5 1 [Samlout](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/battambang/samlout/) 1,427 7 16 [Sampov Lun](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/battambang/sampov-lun/) 453 6 10 [Sangkae](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/battambang/sangkae/) 1,170 10 39 [Thma Koul](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/battambang/thma-koul/) 857 10 36 Source: [Department of Geography of the Ministry of Land Management, Urbanization and Construction in 2008, WFP via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-khm); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Largest towns in Battambang Province - Battambang119,251 - Phum Ânlŭng Vĭl16,479 - Ou Char14,182 - Ampil Pram Daeum12,822 - Khnach Romeas10,508 - Kantueu Pir5,320 - Andaeuk Haeb4,940 - Anlong Run4,478 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Battambang Province Named natural and historic features inside Battambang Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 90 rivers and streams; 16 lakes; 3 reservoirs and tanks. - Boeng Chaeng - Boeng Chak Pea - Boeng Dangkieb Kdam - Boeng Kak - Boeng Kbal Mus - Boeng Krpeu Peaen - Boeng Outaki - Boeng Phset - Boeng Veaeng - Bœ̆ng Chômŏăh - Bœ̆ng Krâbei S’ŏy - Bœ̆ng Os Tuk - Bœ̆ng Thmey - Bœ̆ng Tuŏl Thmey - Kamping Puoy - Kamping Puoy Reservoir - Khlong Dan - Khlong Phra Put - Khlong Pong Nam Ron - O Amal - O Anhchanh - O Dar Trêng Vêng - O Dâmbâng - O Kbal Stœ̆ng …and 85 more. ### Coast and islands 9 islands. - Kaôh Chiveăng - Kaôh Ché Nôk - Kaôh Lngóng - Kaôh Mŭs - Kaôh Sampŏu Lun - Kaôh Sâmpoŭ Lŭm - Kaôh Thvang - Kaôh Vêng - Kaôh Ânh Chanh ### Hills and mountains 132 hills; 42 mountains; 1 mountain pass. - Phnum Tuek Pril · 1,142 m - Phnum Amrieng · 1,087 m - Phnum Svet · 1,010 m - Phnum Preaek · 959 m - Phnum Samraeng · 918 m - Phnum Ta Kao · 896 m - Phnum Bâr Viĕn · 837 m - Phnŭm Ta Nou · 805 m - Phnum Damraeng · 802 m - Phnŭm Kbal Khmaôch · 762 m - Phnŭm Takoŭl · 761 m - Phnŭm Léayvéay · 744 m - Phnŭm Bâr Thmei · 731 m - Phnum Koul · 715 m - Phnum Sangrael · 682 m - Phnŭm Talaô · 654 m - Phnŭm Préah Chrey · 650 m - Phnum Phchou · 635 m - Phnŭm Kântŭp · 583 m - Phnum Spong · 568 m - Ou Chhat · 536 m - Phnŭm Rônteăh · 501 m - Phnŭm Kam Khol · 486 m - Phnŭm Sâmnŏk · 482 m …and 151 more. ### Getting around 1 airport; 1 airfield. - Akasyéanthan Krânhung - Battambang Airport Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Battambang Province and the best time to visit In Battambang Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,821 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (309 mm) and the driest Dec (10 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 21 Feb 28 27 Mar 30 67 Apr 30 98 May 29 193 Jun 27 273 Jul 27 303 Aug 27 279 Sep 27 309 Oct 26 189 Nov 26 52 Dec 25 10 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Battambang Province Places mapped inside Battambang Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals39 - Banks59 - ATMs2 - Petrol pumps80 - Hotels130 - Shopping malls4 - Schools60 - Colleges and universities20 - Cinemas2 - Pharmacies17 - Restaurants239 - Police stations18 - Dental clinics13 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Battambang in history The 11th edition of the *Encyclopaedia Britannica* (1911) described Battambang as follows. Its wording reflects its time; spellings are as printed. > BATTAMBANG, or Battambong (locally Phratabong), the chief town of the north-western division of Cambodia, formerly capital of Monton Kmer, i.e. “The Cambodian Division,” one of the eastern provinces of Siam, now included in the French protectorate of Cambodia. It is situated in 103° 6′ E., 13° 6′ N., in the midst of a fertile plain and on the river Sang Ke, which flows eastwards and falls into the Tonle or Talé Sap, the great lake of Cambodia. The town is a collection of bamboo houses of no importance, but there is a walled enceinte of some historical interest. Trade is small and is carried on by Chinese settlers, chiefly overland with Bangkok, but to a small extent also by water with Saigon. The population is about 5000, two-thirds Cambodian and the remainder Chinese and Siamese. The language is Cambodian. Battambang was taken by the Siamese when they overran the kingdom of Cambodia towards the end of the 18th century, and was recognized by the French as belonging to Siam when the frontier of Cambodia was adjusted by treaty in 1867–1872. In another treaty in 1893, Siam bound herself to maintain no armed forces there other than police, but this arrangement was annulled by the treaty of 1904, by which Battambang was definitely admitted to lie within the French sphere of influence. Under a further treaty in March 1907 (see Siam), the district of Battambang was finally ceded to the French. Source: [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th edition (1911) — public domain; transcription via Wikisource](https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/1911_Encyclop%C3%A6dia_Britannica). Boundaries in 1901 may differ from today's; sentences describing castes or communities are omitted. ## Quick answers - Where is Battambang Province?In Cambodia - What is the population of Battambang Province?1,111,565 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Battambang Province?About 27 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Battambang Province?About 94 people per km² - What borders Battambang Province?Banteay Meanchey Province, Pailin Province, Pursat Province and Siemreap Province - What is the largest town in Battambang Province?Battambang - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Battambang Province?3 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Battambang Province?Phnum Tuek Pril (1,142 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Battambang Province?November to January - How many hospitals are in Battambang Province?39 mapped - How many banks are in Battambang Province?59 mapped - How many ATMs are in Battambang Province?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Battambang Province?80 mapped - What is the P-code of Battambang Province?KH02 (OCHA common operational dataset)