# Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia – Districts & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-chhnang/ Province · Cambodia # Kampong Chhnang Province Kampong Chhnang Province is a province of Cambodia. It had an estimated **587,485 people** in 2024 on 5,300 km² (about 111 per km²). Its main town is Kampong Chhnang. It is divided into 8 districts. 495 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 114 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 587,485people (2024) - 5,300km² - 8districts - 114mapped services ## How many people live in Kampong Chhnang Province? Kampong Chhnang Province had an estimated **587,485 people** in 2024 — 3.4% of Cambodia, 13th of 25 provinces. There are 1,079 women for every 1,000 men (above the Cambodia figure of 1,043). Spread over 5,300 km², that is about **111 people per km²**, 13th of 25 provinces. 28.7% of people are children under 15 and 7.1% 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 ****57,460** 5–9 ****56,114** 10–14 ****55,120** 15–19 ****58,444** 20–24 ****45,985** 25–29 ****43,304** 30–34 ****48,812** 35–39 ****45,581** 40–44 ****39,668** 45–49 ****23,556** 50–54 ****26,522** 55–59 ****23,852** 60–64 ****21,381** 65–69 ****15,846** 70–74 ****12,205** 75–79 ****7,236** 80+ ****6,400** 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 Kampong Chhnang Province? Kampong Chhnang Province lies in [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). It borders 5 other provinces: [Kampong Cham Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-cham/), [Kampong Speu Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-speu/), [Kampong Thom Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-thom/), [Kandal Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/) and [Pursat Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/pursat/). By area it is the 14th largest of 25 provinces in Cambodia. It covers 3.0% of [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). The centre of Kampong Chhnang Province is about 79 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. The centre point is at 12.1706° N, 104.5412° 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 Kampong Chhnang Province District Area km² Communes Services [Baribour](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-chhnang/baribour/) 436 11 5 [Chol Kiri](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-chhnang/chol-kiri/) 329 5 0 [Kampong Chhnang](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-chhnang/kampong-chhnang/) 47 4 66 [Kampong Leaeng](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-chhnang/kampong-leaeng/) 949 9 1 [Kampong Tralach](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-chhnang/kampong-tralach/) 465 10 12 [Rolea B'ier](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-chhnang/rolea-b-ier/) 708 13 14 [Sameakki Mean Chey](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-chhnang/sameakki-mean-chey/) 672 9 8 [Tuek Phos](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-chhnang/tuek-phos/) 1,696 8 8 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 Kampong Chhnang Province - Kampong Chhnang75,244 - Longveaek9,606 - Phumĭ Ândong Snay6,441 - Trapeang Chan5,931 - Kdol5,631 - Anhchanh Rung5,322 - Lech4,292 - Srae Chan3,180 - Phumĭ Rôméas2,468 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 Kampong Chhnang Province Named natural and historic features inside Kampong Chhnang Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 71 rivers and streams; 36 lakes. - Boeng Ach Leakchea - Boeng Ba Lau - Boeng Baek Chan - Boeng Buon Mum - Boeng Chan Tou - Boeng Chun - Boeng Damreaek - Boeng Kanlaeng Chhdaor - Boeng Khnar - Boeng Khnay Reang - Boeng Khnay Souy - Boeng Khpob - Boeng Krang Keas - Boeng Nokor Tvib - Boeng Phnlet - Boeng Phsaot - Boeng Pra - Boeng Reang - Boeng Reang Tis - Boeng Stueng Rodth - Boeng Thum - Boeng Ti Pou - Boeng Trav - Boeng Trav …and 83 more. ### Coast and islands 13 islands. - Kaoh Anlong Tonle - Kaoh Chrouy Ta Mov - Kaoh Kaev - Kaoh Koun - Kaoh Ou Totueng - Kaoh Stueng Totueng - Kaôh Chab - Kaôh Don Âk - Kaôh Krâbei - Kaôh K’êk - Kaôh Rœssei - Kaôh Slêng - Kaôh Ta Mov ### Hills and mountains 68 hills; 23 mountains; 2 peaks. - Phnum Khchuol · 1,111 m - Phnum Chrey Mlu · 1,048 m - Phnum Chang Lieng · 824 m - Phnum Peam Louk · 728 m - Phnum Totiek · 692 m - Phnum Kiem Ri · 674 m - Phnum Srae Lbas · 503 m - Phnum Tuk Das · 418 m - Phnum Chamloeng · 417 m - Phnum Roliem Sandaek · 416 m - Phnum Tam Leu · 401 m - Phnum Chak · 388 m - Phnum Khliey · 375 m - Phnum Phnov · 366 m - Phnum Peam Louk · 365 m - Phnum Yok · 360 m - Phnum Chrak Tonling · 350 m - Phnum Chum · 325 m - Phnum Neang Kangrei · 312 m - Phnum Chrang Bak · 310 m - Phnum Kbal Tuek · 306 m - Phnum Srae Ampil · 291 m - Phnum Chambang · 290 m - Phnum Krang Dei Meas · 283 m …and 69 more. ### History 1 historic site. - Longvaek ### Getting around 1 airport. - Kampong Chhnang 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 Kampong Chhnang Province and the best time to visit In Kampong Chhnang Province, the warmest month is Mar (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (26 °C). About 1,714 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (290 mm) and the driest Jan (21 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 27 21 Feb 29 25 Mar 30 54 Apr 30 87 May 29 172 Jun 27 267 Jul 27 290 Aug 27 267 Sep 26 267 Oct 26 172 Nov 26 68 Dec 26 22 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kampong Chhnang Province Places mapped inside Kampong Chhnang Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Banks6 - Petrol pumps13 - Hotels25 - Schools12 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants48 - Police stations1 - Dental clinics1 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. ## Quick answers - Where is Kampong Chhnang Province?In Cambodia - What is the population of Kampong Chhnang Province?587,485 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Kampong Chhnang Province?About 27 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Kampong Chhnang Province?About 111 people per km² - What borders Kampong Chhnang Province?Kampong Cham Province, Kampong Speu Province, Kampong Thom Province, Kandal Province and Pursat Province - What is the largest town in Kampong Chhnang Province?Kampong Chhnang - What is the highest point in Kampong Chhnang Province?Phnum Khchuol (1,111 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kampong Chhnang Province?November to January - How many hospitals are in Kampong Chhnang Province?3 mapped - How many banks are in Kampong Chhnang Province?6 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kampong Chhnang Province?13 mapped - What is the P-code of Kampong Chhnang Province?KH04 (OCHA common operational dataset)