# Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Districts, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/

Province · Cambodia 

# Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is a province of Cambodia. It had an estimated **2,543,729 people** in 2024 on 685 km² (about 3,715 per km²). Its main town is Phnom Penh. It is divided into 12 districts. 651 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7,128 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2,543,729people (2024)
- 685km²
- 12districts
- 7,128mapped services

## How many people live in Phnom Penh?

Phnom Penh had an estimated **2,543,729 people** in 2024 — 14.7% of Cambodia, the most populous of 25 provinces. There are 1,053 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Cambodia figure of 1,043). Spread over 685 km², that is about **3,715 people per km²**, the most densely populated of 25 provinces.

20.5% of people are children under 15 and 6.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 28 across Cambodia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 36 children and older people.

0–4 ****185,706**

5–9 ****176,464**

10–14 ****158,193**

15–19 ****235,252**

20–24 ****272,199**

25–29 ****248,389**

30–34 ****278,799**

35–39 ****245,388**

40–44 ****202,339**

45–49 ****107,760**

50–54 ****104,242**

55–59 ****89,019**

60–64 ****88,536**

65–69 ****63,221**

70–74 ****43,291**

75–79 ****24,399**

80+ ****20,533**

Source: [Cambodia National Institute of Statistics via OCHA HDX, population 2024 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-khm).

## Where is Phnom Penh?

Phnom Penh lies in [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). It borders 1 other province: [Kandal Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/). By area it is the 24th largest of 25 provinces in Cambodia. It covers 0.4% of [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). The centre point is at 11.5784° N, 104.8382° 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).

## Districts of Phnom Penh

District Area km² Communes Services 

[Chamkar Mon](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/chamkar-mon/) 11 12 1,780 

[Chbar Ampov](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/chbar-ampov/) 87 8 322 

[Chraoy Chongvar](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/chraoy-chongvar/) 86 5 223 

[Dangkao](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/dangkao/) 114 13 194 

[Doun Penh](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/doun-penh/) 7.7 11 1,466 

[Mean Chey](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/mean-chey/) 29 4 354 

[Praek Pnov](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/praek-pnov/) 115 5 80 

[Prampir Meakkakra](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/prampir-meakkakra/) 2.2 8 391 

[Pur SenChey](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/pur-senchey/) 148 10 473 

[Russey Keo](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/russey-keo/) 23 6 335 

[Saensokh](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/saensokh/) 54 4 776 

[Tuol Kouk](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/tuol-kouk/) 7.6 10 734 

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); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Largest towns in Phnom Penh

- Phnom Penh1,573,544
- Dangkao76,421
- Boeng Kak Pir24,937
- Chrang Chamreh Muoy22,911
- Veal Sbov14,481
- Boeng Kak Muoy13,861
- Tœ̆k L’ák9,334
- Tuŏl Tumpung7,584
- Ovlaok4,919
- Krang Pongro4,333
- Spean Thma3,649
- Roluos3,541
- Sak Sampov3,439
- Tien3,085
- Kong Noy2,139

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Phnom Penh

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

### Water

21 lakes; 8 rivers and streams.

- Boeng Ansaong Andaet
- Boeng Chak Kraham
- Boeng Cheung Aek
- Boeng Kak
- Boeng Kampok
- Boeng Kbal Damrei
- Boeng Kokir
- Boeng Poung Peay
- Boeng Pra
- Boeng Pralit
- Boeng Reacheaksei
- Boeng Ta Nong
- Boeng Ta Tit
- Boeng Ta Tres
- Boeng Trang
- Boeng Tuol Sangkae
- Bœ̆ng Băk Ângrŭt
- Bœ̆ng Tmat
- Bœ̆ng Trâbêk
- Ou Baek K’am
- Ou Pum Pisei
- Ou Rumlich
- Preaek Aeng
- Preaek Chhe Ong

…and 5 more.

### History

1 museum.

- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

### Getting around

1 airport; 1 bridge.

- Phnom Penh International Airport
- Spéan Mônivôngs

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 Phnom Penh and the best time to visit

In Phnom Penh, 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/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Phnom Penh

Places mapped inside Phnom Penh in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals375
- Banks442
- ATMs128
- Petrol pumps411
- Hotels874
- Shopping malls120
- Schools417
- Colleges and universities180
- Cinemas48
- Pharmacies456
- Restaurants3,286
- Police stations51
- Dental clinics340

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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Phnom Penh?In Cambodia
- What is the population of Phnom Penh?2,543,729 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Phnom Penh?About 30 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Phnom Penh?About 3,715 people per km²
- What borders Phnom Penh?Kandal Province
- What is the largest town in Phnom Penh?Phnom Penh
- What is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?November to January
- How many hospitals are in Phnom Penh?375 mapped
- How many banks are in Phnom Penh?442 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Phnom Penh?128 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Phnom Penh?411 mapped
- What is the P-code of Phnom Penh?KH12 (OCHA common operational dataset)