Commune · Kaoh Thum
# Kaoh Thum Kha

Kaoh Thum Kha is a commune (khum or sangkat) of Cambodia in Kaoh Thum, Kandal Province. It covers 15.2 km². 5 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 15.2 km²
- 10 m typical elevation

## Where is Kaoh Thum Kha?

Kaoh Thum Kha lies in Kaoh Thum, Kandal Province, Cambodia. It borders 5 other communes: Kampong Reab, Kaoh Thum Ka, Pouthi Ban, Preaek Ambel and Preaek Thmei. By area it is the 1420th largest of 1,633 communes in Cambodia. It covers 3.1% of Kaoh Thum. The centre of Kaoh Thum Kha is about 44 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. It is about 6.8 km from Koah Thum, the main town of Kaoh Thum. The centre point is at 11.1832° N, 105.0423° 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).

## Things to see in and around Kaoh Thum Kha

### Nearby, outside Kaoh Thum Kha
- Home's Ta Hout · castle or fort, Doung 16 km
- 14- Prek Thmei · attraction, Tuek Vil 17 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Kaoh Thum Kha
- Time zone UTC+7, no daylight saving · Asia/Phnom_Penh
- Currency Riels (KHR)
- Country calling code +855
- Languages Khmer, French, English
- Plug types Type A, C, G · 230 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports
- Techo International Airport (KTI) · Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) 24 km
- Rach Gia Airport (VKG) · Rach Gia 137 km

### Nearest railway station

Takeo (Leay Bour), about 38 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:10, sunset around 17:39).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Kaoh Thum Kha

Open gazetteers list 5 villages, towns and localities in Kaoh Thum Kha. Settlements here lie between about 3 m and 13 m above sea level (median 10 m).
- Phum Péam Khla Trei
- Phum Svay Ta Mék
- Phum Ânlŭng Cha Khlang
- Phum Ânlŭng Phsaôt
- Sampan

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Weather in Kaoh Thum Kha and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kaoh Thum, the warmest month is Apr (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (26 °C). About 1,287 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (201 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 | 27 | 17 |
| Feb | 29 | 11 |
| Mar | 31 | 29 |
| Apr | 31 | 63 |
| May | 29 | 130 |
| Jun | 28 | 196 |
| Jul | 27 | 171 |
| Aug | 27 | 170 |
| Sep | 27 | 201 |
| Oct | 27 | 171 |
| Nov | 27 | 95 |
| Dec | 26 | 32 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kaoh Thum Kha
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | មណ្ឌលសុខភាព កំពង់រាប · Kampong Reab | 3.5 km | Map |
| Bank | Prasac MFI · Chambak | 26 km | Map |
| ATM | សុវណ្ណារិទ្ធិ អាហារដ្ឋានម្ហូបខ្មែរ · Roka Khpos | 27 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Kimheng Chhengly Depot Tela · Preaek Thmei | 8.3 km | Map |
| Hotel | Chan Navy Guesthouse · Preaek Thmei | 5.6 km | Map |
| Mall | K Mall Prek Thnoat · Preaek Kampues | 33 km | Map |
| School | Koh Thom High School · Preaek Thmei | 6.2 km | Map |
| College | London International School - LIS · Preaek Ambel | 6.6 km | Map |
| Police station | Post Police Administrative Khum Trea · Trea | 27 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Other communes in Kaoh Thum
- Chheu Kmau
- Chrouy Ta Kaev
- Kampong Kong
- Kaoh Thum Ka
- Leuk Daek
- Pouthi Ban
- Preaek Chrey
- Preaek Sdei
- Preaek Thmei
- Sampeou Poun

## Quick answers
- Where is Kaoh Thum Kha? In Kaoh Thum, Kandal Province, Cambodia
- What borders Kaoh Thum Kha? Kampong Reab, Kaoh Thum Ka, Pouthi Ban, Preaek Ambel and Preaek Thmei
- What is there to see in Kaoh Thum Kha? Home's Ta Hout, 14- Prek Thmei
- What time zone is Kaoh Thum Kha in? UTC+7
- What currency is used in Kaoh Thum Kha? Riels (KHR)
- What language is spoken in Kaoh Thum Kha? Khmer, French, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kaoh Thum Kha? 5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kaoh Thum Kha? Settlements lie between 3 m and 13 m
- What is the best time to visit Kaoh Thum Kha? November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kaoh Thum Kha? មណ្ឌលសុខភាព កំពង់រាប, about 3.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kaoh Thum Kha? Prasac MFI, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kaoh Thum Kha? សុវណ្ណារិទ្ធិ អាហារដ្ឋានម្ហូបខ្មែរ, about 27 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kaoh Thum Kha? Kimheng Chhengly Depot Tela, about 8.3 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Kaoh Thum Kha? KH080405 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 15.2 km²
- P-code: KH080405
- District: Kaoh Thum

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/kaoh-thum/kaoh-thum-kha/ · Updated 2026-11-02 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.