Commune · Kaoh Kong
# Trapeang Rung

Trapeang Rung is a commune (khum or sangkat) of Cambodia in Kaoh Kong, Koh Kong Province. It covers 906.4 km². 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 906 km²
- 11 mapped services
- 9 m typical elevation

## Where is Trapeang Rung?

Trapeang Rung lies in Kaoh Kong, Koh Kong Province, Cambodia. It borders 6 other communes: Andoung Tuek, Chi Phat, Chrouy Pras, Ruessei Chrum, Ta Tai Kraom and Thma Doun Pov. By area it is the 18th largest of 1,633 communes in Cambodia. It covers 56.7% of Kaoh Kong. The centre of Trapeang Rung is about 177 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. The centre point is at 11.4309° N, 103.2994° 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 Trapeang Rung

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Trapeang Rung: 1 nature reserve.
- Tatai Wildlife Sanctuary · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside Trapeang Rung
- Observation Spot · viewpoint, Thma Doun Pov 20 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: Trapeang Rung
- 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
- Dara Sakor International Airport (DSY) · Ta Noun 58 km
- Sihanouk International Airport (KOS) · Preah Sihanouk 102 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:43) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:18, sunset around 17:45).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; 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 Trapeang Rung

Open gazetteers list 7 villages, towns and localities in Trapeang Rung. Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 12 m above sea level (median 9 m).
- Kaoh Kong Knong
- Khum Trapeang Rung
- Phum Chrăng Khpuŏs
- Phum Prêk Kon Toch
- Phum Prêk Tachan
- Preaek Angkonh
- Trapeang Rung

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Trapeang Rung

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

### Water

8 rivers and streams.
- Ou Stuon
- Preaek Koun
- Preaek Phkang Na
- Preaek Smaonh
- Preaek Ta Chan
- Preaek Yuon
- Stueng Chhay Areaeng
- Stueng Trapeang Rung

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.
- Phnum Trapeang Rung · 262 m
- Phnum Kbal Kampong · 203 m

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Trapeang Rung and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kaoh Kong, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 3,184 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (608 mm) and the driest Dec (36 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are November to March.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 25 | 37 |
| Feb | 26 | 46 |
| Mar | 27 | 101 |
| Apr | 27 | 144 |
| May | 27 | 306 |
| Jun | 27 | 488 |
| Jul | 26 | 608 |
| Aug | 26 | 511 |
| Sep | 26 | 525 |
| Oct | 26 | 280 |
| Nov | 26 | 103 |
| Dec | 25 | 36 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Trapeang Rung
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Koh Kong Clinic and Maternity · Dang Tong | 40 km | Map |
| Bank | ABA Koh Kong Branch · Smach Mean Chey | 40 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Tela · Trapeang Rung | 6.9 km | Map |
| Hotel | Community Homestay · Trapeang Rung | 7.1 km | Map |
| School | វិទ្យាល័យជីផាត · Chi Phat | 26 km | Map |
| College | Koh Kong University of Management and Economics · Dang Tong | 40 km | Map |
| Police station | Thma Bang Ranger Station · Ruessei Chrum | 32 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 Trapeang Rung

Places mapped inside Trapeang Rung in open map data, by type.
- Petrol pumps 2
- Hotels 6
- Restaurants 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 Kaoh Kong
- Chrouy Pras
- Kaoh Kapi
- Ta Tai Kraom

## Quick answers
- Where is Trapeang Rung? In Kaoh Kong, Koh Kong Province, Cambodia
- What borders Trapeang Rung? Andoung Tuek, Chi Phat, Chrouy Pras, Ruessei Chrum, Ta Tai Kraom and Thma Doun Pov
- What is there to see in Trapeang Rung? Tatai Wildlife Sanctuary
- What time zone is Trapeang Rung in? UTC+7
- What currency is used in Trapeang Rung? Riels (KHR)
- What language is spoken in Trapeang Rung? Khmer, French, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Trapeang Rung? 7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Trapeang Rung? Settlements lie between 5 m and 12 m
- What is the highest point in Trapeang Rung? Phnum Trapeang Rung (262 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Trapeang Rung? November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Trapeang Rung? Koh Kong Clinic and Maternity, about 40 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Trapeang Rung? ABA Koh Kong Branch, about 40 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Trapeang Rung? Tela, about 6.9 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Trapeang Rung? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Trapeang Rung? KH090304 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 906.4 km²
- P-code: KH090304
- District: Kaoh Kong

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/koh-kong/kaoh-kong/trapeang-rung/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.