# Preaek Pra Commune, Chbar Ampov, Phnom Penh – Villages & Map

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Commune · Chbar Ampov 

# Preaek Pra

Preaek Pra is a commune (khum or sangkat) of Cambodia in Chbar Ampov, Phnom Penh. It covers **5.94 km²**. 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 18 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 5.9km²
- 18mapped services
- 13 mtypical elevation

## Where is Preaek Pra?

Preaek Pra lies in [Chbar Ampov](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/chbar-ampov/), [Phnom Penh](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/), [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). It borders 8 other communes: [Chak Angrae Kraom](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/mean-chey/chak-angrae-kraom/), [Chak Angrae Leu](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/mean-chey/chak-angrae-leu/), [Chhbar Ampov Ti Muoy](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/chbar-ampov/chhbar-ampov-ti-muoy/), [Doeum Mien](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kandal/ta-khmau/doeum-mien/), [Kbal Kaoh](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/chbar-ampov/kbal-kaoh/), [Nirouth](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/chbar-ampov/nirouth/), [Preaek Thmei](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/chbar-ampov/preaek-thmei/) and [Veal Sbov](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/chbar-ampov/veal-sbov/). By area it is the 1548th largest of 1,633 communes in Cambodia. It covers 6.8% of [Chbar Ampov](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/chbar-ampov/). The centre of Preaek Pra is about 7.2 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. It is about 3.2 km from Mean Chey, the main town of Chbar Ampov. The centre point is at 11.5086° N, 104.9531° 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 Preaek Pra

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Preaek Pra: 1 attraction.

- ផ្ទះបងស្នាចំការល្មុត · attraction

### Nearby, outside Preaek Pra

- Lighthouse · attraction, Nirouth0.9 km
- Windmill · attraction, Nirouth0.9 km
- Eiffel Tower · attraction, Nirouth0.9 km
- Elizabeth Tower · attraction, Nirouth0.9 km
- Waterwheel · attraction, Nirouth1.0 km
- Watch- Belltower · attraction, Nirouth1.0 km
- Sydney Opera · attraction, Nirouth1.0 km
- Cambodia Extreme Shooting Range · attraction, Chak Angrae Kraom1.9 km
- Preah Noreai-Naraya Statue · monument, Doeum Mien2.1 km
- តាស្វុិត ក្រុងតាខ្មៅ · memorial, Ta Khmao3.2 km
- Norea Garden · attraction, Nirouth3.9 km
- Br. Chout · memorial, Prek Ruessey4.0 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: Preaek Pra

- 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)17 km
- Rach Gia Airport (VKG) · Rach Gia174 km

### Nearest railway station

Phnom Penh (Srah Chak), about 8.2 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:11, sunset around 17:38).

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 Preaek Pra

Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Preaek Pra. Settlements here lie between about 11 m and 16 m above sea level (median 13 m).

- Chamroeung Aphiwat Community
- Chrouy Basak
- Preaek Pra
- Preah Ponlea
- Reak Chamrouen Community
- Sangkat Prek Pra

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).

## Weather in Preaek Pra and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Chbar Ampov, 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Preaek Pra

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital 16 Ouksaphea Hospital · Nirouth 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.51276&mlon=104.94873#map=17/11.51276/104.94873) 

Bank សម្របសម្រួល ហ្វាយនែន ភី អិល ស៊ី · Preaek Pra 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.51542&mlon=104.94547#map=17/11.51542/104.94547) 

ATM ACLEDA Self Service Banking (ATM) · Chak Angrae Kraom 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.50984&mlon=104.93755#map=17/11.50984/104.93755) 

Petrol pump TALA · Chak Angrae Kraom 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.49901&mlon=104.94134#map=17/11.49901/104.94134) 

Hotel Shining Family Boutique · Preaek Pra 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.50571&mlon=104.94626#map=17/11.50571/104.94626) 

Mall Holiday Outlets · Chak Angrae Kraom 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.50822&mlon=104.93796#map=17/11.50822/104.93796) 

School BELTEI International School - Prek Pra · Preaek Pra 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.50615&mlon=104.94532#map=17/11.50615/104.94532) 

College National University of Managment · Nirouth 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.52210&mlon=104.96482#map=17/11.52210/104.96482) 

Police station Meanchey District Police Station · Chak Angrae Kraom 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.51029&mlon=104.93288#map=17/11.51029/104.93288) 

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 Preaek Pra

Places mapped inside Preaek Pra in open map data, by type.

- Banks1
- Hotels2
- Schools5
- Restaurants10

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 Chbar Ampov

- Chbar Ampov Ti Pir
- Chhbar Ampov Ti Muoy
- Kbal Kaoh
- Nirouth
- Preaek Aeng
- Preaek Thmei
- Veal Sbov

## Quick answers

- Where is Preaek Pra?In Chbar Ampov, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- What borders Preaek Pra?Chak Angrae Kraom, Chak Angrae Leu, Chhbar Ampov Ti Muoy, Doeum Mien, Kbal Kaoh, Nirouth, Preaek Thmei and Veal Sbov
- What is there to see in Preaek Pra?ផ្ទះបងស្នាចំការល្មុត
- What time zone is Preaek Pra in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Preaek Pra?Riels (KHR)
- What language is spoken in Preaek Pra?Khmer, French, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Preaek Pra?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Preaek Pra?Settlements lie between 11 m and 16 m
- What is the best time to visit Preaek Pra?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Preaek Pra?16 Ouksaphea Hospital, about 0.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Preaek Pra?សម្របសម្រួល ហ្វាយនែន ភី អិល ស៊ី, about 1.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Preaek Pra?ACLEDA Self Service Banking (ATM), about 1.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Preaek Pra?TALA, about 1.7 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Preaek Pra?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Preaek Pra?KH121204 (OCHA common operational dataset)