# Svay Chrum Commune, Khsach Kandal, Kandal Province – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/khsach-kandal/svay-chrum/

Commune · Khsach Kandal 

# Svay Chrum

Svay Chrum is a commune (khum or sangkat) of Cambodia in Khsach Kandal, Kandal Province. It covers **19.0 km²**. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 19.0km²
- 4mapped services
- 15 mtypical elevation

## Where is Svay Chrum?

Svay Chrum lies in [Khsach Kandal](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/khsach-kandal/), [Kandal Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/), [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). It borders 5 other communes: [Akreiy Ksatr](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/lvea-aem/akreiy-ksatr/), [Barong](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/lvea-aem/barong/), [Chrouy Changvar](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/chraoy-chongvar/chrouy-changvar/), [Preaek Ta Kov](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/khsach-kandal/preaek-ta-kov/) and [Sarikakaev](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/lvea-aem/sarikakaev/). By area it is the 1338th largest of 1,633 communes in Cambodia. It covers 5.2% of [Khsach Kandal](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/khsach-kandal/). The centre of Svay Chrum is about 8.0 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. The centre point is at 11.5938° N, 104.9823° 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).

## Things to see in and around Svay Chrum

### Nearby, outside Svay Chrum

- Kids fun park · theme park, Nirouth5.9 km
- Koh Norea Bridge and Sunset Viewpoint · viewpoint, Nirouth5.9 km
- Kids fun park · theme park, Tonle Basak6.0 km
- Prohm Bayon Statue · monument, Chrouy Changvar6.0 km
- Dinosaurs Alive · theme park, Chrouy Changvar6.0 km
- Phnom Penh Fantasy World · theme park, Chrouy Changvar6.1 km
- Kids fun park · theme park, Chrouy Changvar6.2 km
- Phsar Reatrey Night Market · attraction, Voat Phnum6.4 km
- Moonlight Pavilion · attraction, Chey Chummeah6.4 km
- Kandal Market · attraction, Phsar Kandal Ti Muoy6.4 km
- Phnom Mondop · monument, Chey Chummeah6.5 km
- Chhan Dina Gallery · gallery, Phsar Kandal Ti Muoy6.5 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

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

## Know before you go: Svay Chrum

- Time zoneUTC+7, no daylight saving · Asia/Phnom_Penh
- CurrencyRiels (KHR)
- Country calling code+855
- LanguagesKhmer, French, English
- Plug typesType A, C, G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Techo International Airport (KTI) · Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang)27 km
- Rach Gia Airport (VKG) · Rach Gia183 km

### Nearest railway station

Phnom Penh (Srah Chak), about 7.6 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 06:11, sunset around 17:38).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

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 Svay Chrum

Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Svay Chrum. Settlements here lie between about 4 m and 17 m above sea level (median 15 m).

- Kien Khleang
- Leu
- Phumĭ Barach
- Svay Chrum

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Weather in Svay Chrum and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Khsach Kandal, 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Svay Chrum

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Prek Takov Health Centre · Preaek Ta Kov 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.61167&mlon=104.95167#map=17/11.61167/104.95167) 

Bank Maybank · Chrouy Changvar 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.59489&mlon=104.93107#map=17/11.59489/104.93107) 

ATM ANZ Royal ATM · Chrouy Changvar 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.59671&mlon=104.93108#map=17/11.59671/104.93108) 

Petrol pump Tela · Svay Chrum 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.59885&mlon=104.95305#map=17/11.59885/104.95305) 

Hotel SMango House Resort · Preaek Ta Kov 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.61100&mlon=104.94895#map=17/11.61100/104.94895) 

Mall New City Walk Phnom Penh · Chrouy Changvar 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.59378&mlon=104.93052#map=17/11.59378/104.93052) 

School Svay Chrum Primary and Secondary School · Svay Chrum 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.59618&mlon=104.95360#map=17/11.59618/104.95360) 

College International Education Gateway · Chrouy Changvar 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.58763&mlon=104.93405#map=17/11.58763/104.93405) 

Police station Chroy Changva District Police Station · Chrouy Changvar 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.58761&mlon=104.92475#map=17/11.58761/104.92475) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Svay Chrum

Places mapped inside Svay Chrum in open map data, by type.

- Petrol pumps1
- Schools1
- Restaurants2

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.

## Other communes in Khsach Kandal

- Bak Dav
- Chey Thum
- Kampong Chamlang
- Kaoh Chouram
- Kaoh Oknha Tei
- Preaek Ampil
- Preaek Luong
- Preaek Ta Kov
- Preaek Ta Meak
- Preah Prasab
- Puk Ruessei
- Roka Chonlueng
- Sanlung
- Sithor
- Svay Romiet
- Ta Aek
- Vihear Suork

## Quick answers

- Where is Svay Chrum?In Khsach Kandal, Kandal Province, Cambodia
- What borders Svay Chrum?Akreiy Ksatr, Barong, Chrouy Changvar, Preaek Ta Kov and Sarikakaev
- What is there to see in Svay Chrum?Kids fun park, Koh Norea Bridge and Sunset Viewpoint, Kids fun park, Prohm Bayon Statue
- What time zone is Svay Chrum in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Svay Chrum?Riels (KHR)
- What language is spoken in Svay Chrum?Khmer, French, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Svay Chrum?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Svay Chrum?Settlements lie between 4 m and 17 m
- What is the best time to visit Svay Chrum?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Svay Chrum?Prek Takov Health Centre, about 3.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Svay Chrum?Maybank, about 5.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Svay Chrum?ANZ Royal ATM, about 5.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Svay Chrum?Tela, about 3.2 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Svay Chrum?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Svay Chrum?KH080315 (OCHA common operational dataset)