# Chhveang Commune, Ponhea Lueu, Kandal Province – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/ponhea-lueu/chhveang/

Commune · Ponhea Lueu 

# Chhveang

Chhveang is a commune (khum or sangkat) of Cambodia in Ponhea Lueu, Kandal Province. It covers **28.2 km²**. 14 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 28.2km²
- 4mapped services
- 21 mtypical elevation

## Where is Chhveang?

Chhveang lies in [Ponhea Lueu](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/ponhea-lueu/), [Kandal Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/), [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). It borders 5 other communes: [Chrey Loas](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/ponhea-lueu/chrey-loas/), [Mkak](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/angk-snuol/mkak/), [Ponhea Pon](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/praek-pnov/ponhea-pon/), [Samraong](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/praek-pnov/samraong/) and [Tumnob Thum](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/ponhea-lueu/tumnob-thum/). By area it is the 1120th largest of 1,633 communes in Cambodia. It covers 9.6% of [Ponhea Lueu](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/ponhea-lueu/). The centre of Chhveang is about 20 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. The centre point is at 11.6799° N, 104.7716° 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 Chhveang

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Chhveang: 1 attraction.

- Chhay Ryvanh Resort Kong Kea Amrit · attraction

### Nearby, outside Chhveang

- boeung ta mauk · attraction, Ponsang4.0 km
- land pa kmek ou dong · viewpoint, Chrey Loas5.9 km
- ផ្ទះប៉ាតី · attraction, Ponsang9.9 km
- Cambodia Motorsport Arena · attraction, Krang Thnong10.0 km
- land of mak Tuol Prich · viewpoint, Tuol Prech10 km
- land of h dina · viewpoint, Tuol Prech10 km
- Home Meet Miker · viewpoint, Kouk Roka11 km
- Phnom Penh Safari · zoo, Sambuor Meas11 km
- ដីលក់ក្បាល10បណ្តោយ68 ទួលព្រិច · attraction, Tuol Prech12 km
- Grand Phnom Penh · city gate, Khmuonh12 km
- Grand Phnom Penh International City Gate · city gate, Khmuonh12 km
- Win-Win Memorial · monument, Sambuor Meas12 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: Chhveang

- 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)39 km
- Sihanouk International Airport (KOS) · Preah Sihanouk175 km

### Nearest railway station

Bat Doeng (Tumnob Thum), about 7.5 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:12, sunset around 17:39).

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 Chhveang

Open gazetteers list **14 villages, towns and localities** in Chhveang. Settlements here lie between about 14 m and 27 m above sea level (median 21 m).

- Chhveang
- Phum Chhveang
- Phum Kakab
- Phum Prasat
- Phum Srae Ampil
- Phum Stok Ta Chan
- Phum Svay
- Phum Ta Aok
- Phum Ta Pech
- Phumĭ Chĕn
- Phumĭ Pôngrô
- Srae Ampil
- Ta Aok
- Ta Pech

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).

## Landscape and landmarks of Chhveang

Named natural and historic features inside Chhveang, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Phnum Baset · 130 m

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 Chhveang and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ponhea Lueu, 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
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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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Chhveang

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital គ្លីនិក ប្រសិទ្ធផល · Ponhea Pon 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.65934&mlon=104.77686#map=17/11.65934/104.77686) 

Bank ACLEDA Bank Plc. · Mkak 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.66271&mlon=104.74473#map=17/11.66271/104.74473) 

ATM ACLEDA Self Service Banking (ATM) · Krang Thnong 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.58666&mlon=104.84132#map=17/11.58666/104.84132) 

Petrol pump PTT station and Amazon Café Prosith · Ponhea Pon 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.65679&mlon=104.75957#map=17/11.65679/104.75957) 

Hotel ដំណាក់ តង់ ជើងភ្នំប្រសិទ្ធិ៍- Damnak Tent Resort · Chhveang 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.68960&mlon=104.75835#map=17/11.68960/104.75835) 

Mall Williams Plaza · Snaor 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.57782&mlon=104.76512#map=17/11.57782/104.76512) 

School Chhveang Primary School · Chhveang 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.67492&mlon=104.77959#map=17/11.67492/104.77959) 

College NPIC-Faculty of Electrical Engineering · Kouk Roka 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.59821&mlon=104.79987#map=17/11.59821/104.79987) 

Police station Chhveang Police Administration · Chhveang 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.67642&mlon=104.78174#map=17/11.67642/104.78174) 

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 Chhveang

Places mapped inside Chhveang in open map data, by type.

- Hotels1
- Schools2
- Police stations1

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 Ponhea Lueu

- Chrey Loas
- Kampong Luong
- Kampong Os
- Kaoh Chen
- Phnum Bat
- Phsar Daek
- Ponhea Lueu
- Preaek Ta Teaen
- Tumnob Thum
- Vihear Luong

## Quick answers

- Where is Chhveang?In Ponhea Lueu, Kandal Province, Cambodia
- What borders Chhveang?Chrey Loas, Mkak, Ponhea Pon, Samraong and Tumnob Thum
- What is there to see in Chhveang?Chhay Ryvanh Resort Kong Kea Amrit
- What time zone is Chhveang in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Chhveang?Riels (KHR)
- What language is spoken in Chhveang?Khmer, French, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Chhveang?14 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Chhveang?Settlements lie between 14 m and 27 m
- What is the highest point in Chhveang?Phnum Baset (130 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Chhveang?November to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Chhveang?គ្លីនិក ប្រសិទ្ធផល, about 2.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Chhveang?ACLEDA Bank Plc., about 3.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Chhveang?ACLEDA Self Service Banking (ATM), about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Chhveang?PTT station and Amazon Café Prosith, about 2.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Chhveang?KH080901 (OCHA common operational dataset)