Commune · Kiri Sakor
# Preaek Khsach

Preaek Khsach is a commune (khum or sangkat) of Cambodia in Kiri Sakor, Koh Kong Province. It covers 289.8 km². 6 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 290 km²
- 8 m typical elevation

## Where is Preaek Khsach?

Preaek Khsach lies in Kiri Sakor, Koh Kong Province, Cambodia. It borders 4 other communes: Andoung Tuek, Chrouy Pras, Phnhi Meas and Ta Noun. By area it is the 146th largest of 1,633 communes in Cambodia. It covers 42.7% of Kiri Sakor. The centre of Preaek Khsach is about 191 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. The centre point is at 11.2157° N, 103.1956° 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 Preaek Khsach

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Preaek Khsach: 1 nature reserve.
- Botum Sakor National Park · nature reserve

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: Preaek Khsach
- 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 34 km
- Sihanouk International Airport (KOS) · Preah Sihanouk 86 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 17:46).

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 Preaek Khsach

Open gazetteers list 6 villages, towns and localities in Preaek Khsach. The largest with a recorded population: Preaek Khsach (903) and Phumĭ Yéay Sên (345). Settlements here lie between about 6 m and 18 m above sea level (median 8 m).
- Phnhi Méas
- Phum Phnŭm Krŏng
- Phum Prêk Khsăch Toch
- Phumĭ Phnhi Méas
- Phumĭ Yéay Sên
- Preaek Khsach

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Preaek Khsach

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.
- Preaek Khou Khav
- Preaek Khsach Thum
- Preaek Khsach Touch
- Preaek Koki

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.
- Phnum Kbal Khmaoch · 346 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 Preaek Khsach and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kiri Sakor, the warmest month is May (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 2,727 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (494 mm) and the driest Feb (33 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are December to March.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 26 | 34 |
| Feb | 27 | 33 |
| Mar | 28 | 83 |
| Apr | 29 | 133 |
| May | 29 | 266 |
| Jun | 28 | 407 |
| Jul | 28 | 494 |
| Aug | 28 | 410 |
| Sep | 27 | 442 |
| Oct | 27 | 260 |
| Nov | 27 | 122 |
| Dec | 27 | 44 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Preaek Khsach
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Petrol pump | Lim Long · Trapeang Rung | 20 km | Map |
| Hotel | Cardamom Tented Camp · Trapeang Rung | 13 km | Map |
| School | Prolean Primary School · Kandaol | 32 km | Map |
| Police station | Gendarmerie of Kirisakor District · Kaoh Sdach | 33 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 Kiri Sakor
- Kaoh Sdach
- Phnhi Meas

## Quick answers
- Where is Preaek Khsach? In Kiri Sakor, Koh Kong Province, Cambodia
- What borders Preaek Khsach? Andoung Tuek, Chrouy Pras, Phnhi Meas and Ta Noun
- What is there to see in Preaek Khsach? Botum Sakor National Park
- What time zone is Preaek Khsach in? UTC+7
- What currency is used in Preaek Khsach? Riels (KHR)
- What language is spoken in Preaek Khsach? Khmer, French, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Preaek Khsach? 6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Preaek Khsach? Settlements lie between 6 m and 18 m
- What is the highest point in Preaek Khsach? Phnum Kbal Khmaoch (346 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Preaek Khsach? December to March
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Preaek Khsach? Lim Long, about 20 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Preaek Khsach? KH090203 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 289.8 km²
- P-code: KH090203
- District: Kiri Sakor

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/koh-kong/kiri-sakor/preaek-khsach/ · Updated 2026-11-02 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.
