# Kandal Province, Cambodia – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/ Province · Cambodia # Kandal Province Kandal Province is a province of Cambodia. It had an estimated **1,339,422 people** in 2024 on 3,255 km² (about 411 per km²). Its main town is Ta Khmau. It is divided into 11 districts. 637 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 489 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,339,422people (2024) - 3,255km² - 11districts - 489mapped services ## How many people live in Kandal Province? Kandal Province had an estimated **1,339,422 people** in 2024 — 7.7% of Cambodia, 2nd of 25 provinces. There are 1,056 women for every 1,000 men (above the Cambodia figure of 1,043). Spread over 3,255 km², that is about **411 people per km²**, 2nd of 25 provinces. 25.1% of people are children under 15 and 7.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 28 across Cambodia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 49 children and older people. 0–4 ****117,293** 5–9 ****109,137** 10–14 ****109,395** 15–19 ****125,512** 20–24 ****114,954** 25–29 ****104,470** 30–34 ****117,353** 35–39 ****109,942** 40–44 ****105,131** 45–49 ****56,527** 50–54 ****58,973** 55–59 ****54,442** 60–64 ****51,146** 65–69 ****38,448** 70–74 ****31,118** 75–79 ****18,236** 80+ ****17,345** 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 Kandal Province? Kandal Province lies in [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). It borders 6 other provinces: [Kampong Cham Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-cham/), [Kampong Chhnang Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-chhnang/), [Kampong Speu Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-speu/), [Phnom Penh](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/), [Prey Veng Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/prey-veng/) and [Takeo Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/takeo/). By area it is the 20th largest of 25 provinces in Cambodia. It covers 1.8% of [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). The centre of Kandal Province is about 22 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. The centre point is at 11.3963° N, 105.0206° 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 Kandal Province District Area km² Communes Services [Angk Snuol](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/angk-snuol/) 184 10 47 [Kandal Stueng](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/kandal-stueng/) 232 18 35 [Kaoh Thum](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/kaoh-thum/) 483 11 21 [Khsach Kandal](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/khsach-kandal/) 364 18 71 [Kien Svay](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/kien-svay/) 316 8 45 [Leuk Daek](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/leuk-daek/) 376 7 3 [Lvea Aem](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/lvea-aem/) 258 15 23 [Mukh Kampul](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/mukh-kampul/) 199 7 52 [Ponhea Lueu](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/ponhea-lueu/) 292 11 31 [S'ang](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/s-ang/) 519 16 38 [Ta Khmau](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/ta-khmau/) 31 6 123 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 Kandal Province - Ta Khmau52,066 - Ampov Prey7,538 - Siem Reab5,480 - Kouk Trab5,464 - Khpob Ateav5,383 - Anlong Romiet4,999 - Kaoh Kaev1,995 - Lvea Sa1,849 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 Kandal Province Named natural and historic features inside Kandal Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 46 lakes; 39 rivers and streams. - Boeng Babos - Boeng Changkiev Thum - Boeng Chanlaoh - Boeng Chonlen - Boeng Chrey - Boeng Chruol - Boeng Daeum Pou - Boeng Damrei Chhlang - Boeng Dei Doh - Boeng Kampingpuoy - Boeng Kampoan - Boeng Khvaeng - Boeng Khvaeng Sruol - Boeng Mohaeng Thum - Boeng Pech Sena - Boeng Prang - Boeng Raong Damrei - Boeng Rumchek - Boeng Rung Tuek - Boeng Saba - Boeng Sampov Meas - Boeng Samret - Boeng Thum - Boeng Thum …and 61 more. ### Coast and islands 5 islands. - Kaoh Anlong Chen - Kaôh Kândal - Kaôh Rŭmdéng - Kaôh Thom - Kaôh Ŏknha Tey ### Hills and mountains 7 hills. - Phnum Baset · 130 m - Phnum Khang Tboung · 114 m - Phnum Chetares · 90 m - Phnum Tmat Pông · 69 m - Phnum Phteah Bareang · 68 m - Phnum S’ang · 22 m - Phnŭm Tŭmpèk · 15 m ### Getting around 1 airport. - Techo International 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 Kandal Province and the best time to visit In Kandal Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (27 °C). About 1,242 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (190 mm) and the driest Feb (11 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 28 16 Feb 30 11 Mar 31 30 Apr 31 62 May 30 129 Jun 28 190 Jul 27 163 Aug 27 167 Sep 27 190 Oct 27 167 Nov 27 89 Dec 27 28 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kandal Province Places mapped inside Kandal Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals49 - Banks31 - ATMs4 - Petrol pumps100 - Hotels37 - Shopping malls4 - Schools114 - Colleges and universities3 - Pharmacies7 - Restaurants120 - Police stations8 - Dental clinics12 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 Kandal Province?In Cambodia - What is the population of Kandal Province?1,339,422 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Kandal Province?About 29 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Kandal Province?About 411 people per km² - What borders Kandal Province?Kampong Cham Province, Kampong Chhnang Province, Kampong Speu Province, Phnom Penh, Prey Veng Province and Takeo Province - What is the largest town in Kandal Province?Ta Khmau - What is the highest point in Kandal Province?Phnum Baset (130 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kandal Province?November to January - How many hospitals are in Kandal Province?49 mapped - How many banks are in Kandal Province?31 mapped - How many ATMs are in Kandal Province?4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kandal Province?100 mapped - What is the P-code of Kandal Province?KH08 (OCHA common operational dataset)