Commune · Mukh Kampul
# Svay Ampear

Svay Ampear is a commune (khum or sangkat) of Cambodia in Mukh Kampul, Kandal Province. It covers 20.4 km². 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 20.4 km²
- 3 mapped services
- 15 m typical elevation

## Where is Svay Ampear?

Svay Ampear lies in Mukh Kampul, Kandal Province, Cambodia. It borders 6 other communes: Preaek Anhchanh, Preaek Dambang, Roka Kong Ti Pir, Ruessei Chrouy, Sambuor Meas and Tang Krang. By area it is the 1307th largest of 1,633 communes in Cambodia. It covers 10.2% of Mukh Kampul. The centre of Svay Ampear is about 30 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. It is about 11 km from Mukh Kampul, the main town of Mukh Kampul. The centre point is at 11.8286° N, 104.9443° 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 Svay Ampear

### Nearby, outside Svay Ampear
- Phumi Svay At view · viewpoint, Preaek Anhchanh 11 km
- Lotus field · attraction, Batheay 15 km
- Phnom Penh Safari · zoo, Sambuor Meas 16 km
- Win-Win Memorial · monument, Sambuor Meas 18 km
- Military Museum · museum, Sambuor Meas 18 km
- Bak Khaeng Ponleur Doung Chet · attraction, Preaek Lieb 18 km
- Genocide Memorial · memorial, Phsar Daek 19 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: Svay Ampear
- 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) 52 km
- Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) · Siem Reap 188 km

### Nearest railway station

Phnom Penh (Srah Chak), about 29 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:35) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:12, sunset around 17:38).

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 Svay Ampear

Open gazetteers list 7 villages, towns and localities in Svay Ampear. Settlements here lie between about 11 m and 19 m above sea level (median 15 m).
- Chheu Teal Phluoh
- Kampong Prasat
- Krang Svay
- Phumĭ Kâmpóng Preăh
- Phumĭ Thmei
- Svay Ampear
- Thmei

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

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

Using the climate of Mukh Kampul, the warmest month is Mar (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Oct (27 °C). About 1,208 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (186 mm) and the driest Feb (12 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are November to December.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 28 | 16 |
| Feb | 30 | 12 |
| Mar | 31 | 32 |
| Apr | 31 | 60 |
| May | 30 | 126 |
| Jun | 28 | 186 |
| Jul | 28 | 166 |
| Aug | 27 | 170 |
| Sep | 27 | 180 |
| Oct | 27 | 159 |
| Nov | 27 | 77 |
| Dec | 27 | 23 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Svay Ampear
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | មន្ទីរពេទ្យបង្អែកប៊ុនរ៉ានី ហ៊ុនសែន រកាកោង · Roka Kong Ti Muoy | 6.0 km | Map |
| Bank | ABA Bank · Preaek Anhchanh | 11 km | Map |
| ATM | ACLEDA ATM - Sokimex Tepsodany · Preaek Lieb | 20 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | LHR Station · Preaek Dambang | 3.6 km | Map |
| Hotel | Guesthouse · Preaek Dambang | 3.9 km | Map |
| Mall | Phsar Rong Roeung · Preaek Lieb | 23 km | Map |
| School | Koh Chouram Secondary School · Kaoh Chouram | 7.8 km | Map |
| College | Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology - CADT · Preaek Lieb | 20 km | Map |
| Police station | Ta Aek Police Station · Ta Aek | 8.9 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.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Svay Ampear

Places mapped inside Svay Ampear in open map data, by type.
- Petrol pumps 3

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

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other communes in Mukh Kampul
- Preaek Anhchanh
- Preaek Dambang
- Roka Kong Ti Muoy
- Roka Kong Ti Pir
- Ruessei Chrouy
- Sambuor Meas

## Quick answers
- Where is Svay Ampear? In Mukh Kampul, Kandal Province, Cambodia
- What borders Svay Ampear? Preaek Anhchanh, Preaek Dambang, Roka Kong Ti Pir, Ruessei Chrouy, Sambuor Meas and Tang Krang
- What is there to see in Svay Ampear? Phumi Svay At view, Lotus field, Phnom Penh Safari, Win-Win Memorial
- What time zone is Svay Ampear in? UTC+7
- What currency is used in Svay Ampear? Riels (KHR)
- What language is spoken in Svay Ampear? Khmer, French, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Svay Ampear? 7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Svay Ampear? Settlements lie between 11 m and 19 m
- What is the best time to visit Svay Ampear? November to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Svay Ampear? មន្ទីរពេទ្យបង្អែកប៊ុនរ៉ានី ហ៊ុនសែន រកាកោង, about 6.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Svay Ampear? ABA Bank, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Svay Ampear? ACLEDA ATM - Sokimex Tepsodany, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Svay Ampear? LHR Station, about 3.6 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Svay Ampear? 3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Svay Ampear? KH080711 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 20.4 km²
- P-code: KH080711
- District: Mukh Kampul

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