Commune · Praek Pnov
# Samraong

Samraong is a commune (khum or sangkat) of Cambodia in Praek Pnov, Phnom Penh. It covers 18.8 km². 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 18.8 km²
- 8 mapped services
- 15 m typical elevation

## Where is Samraong?

Samraong lies in Praek Pnov, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It borders 7 other communes: Chhveang, Chrey Loas, Kampong Os, Kouk Roka, Ponhea Pon, Preaek Phnov and Preaek Ta Teaen. By area it is the 1342nd largest of 1,633 communes in Cambodia. It covers 16.3% of Praek Pnov. The centre of Samraong is about 16 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. The centre point is at 11.6828° N, 104.8280° 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 Samraong

### Nearby, outside Samraong
- Chhay Ryvanh Resort Kong Kea Amrit · attraction, Chhveang 4.1 km
- Phnom Penh Safari · zoo, Sambuor Meas 5.2 km
- Win-Win Memorial · monument, Sambuor Meas 6.3 km
- Military Museum · museum, Sambuor Meas 6.3 km
- Cambodia Motorsport Arena · attraction, Krang Thnong 7.6 km
- Grand Phnom Penh · city gate, Khmuonh 7.7 km
- Grand Phnom Penh International City Gate · city gate, Khmuonh 7.7 km
- boeung ta mauk · attraction, Ponsang 7.8 km
- land pa kmek ou dong · viewpoint, Chrey Loas 7.9 km
- The Star Premier Five Horses · monument, Chrang Chamreh Ti Muoy 8.3 km
- My home Thai Chhunkry · attraction, Chrang Chamreh Ti Pir 9.8 km
- Bak Khaeng Ponleur Doung Chet · attraction, Preaek Lieb 9.8 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: Samraong
- 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
- Techo International Airport (KTI) · Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) 37 km
- Sihanouk International Airport (KOS) · Preah Sihanouk 180 km

### Nearest railway station

Bat Doeng (Tumnob Thum), about 14 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); 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 Samraong

Open gazetteers list 7 villages, towns and localities in Samraong.
- Phum Krous
- Phum Samraong Cheung
- Phum Samraong Kandal
- Phum Samraong Tboung
- Phumĭ Kruŏs
- Samraong
- Sangkat Samraong

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Samraong

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

### Water

1 lake; 1 river or stream.
- Boeng Trang
- Ou Pum Pisei

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 Samraong and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Praek Pnov, 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Samraong
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Samrong Commune Health Centre · Samraong | 2.3 km | Map |
| Bank | ជួប កញ្ញា C1037 GL · Samraong | 1.0 km | Map |
| ATM | ACLEDA ATM - Sokimex Tepsodany · Preaek Lieb | 10 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | TotalEnergies Prek Phnov · Samraong | 2.1 km | Map |
| Hotel | Garden City Hotel Phnom Penh · Sambuor Meas | 5.2 km | Map |
| Mall | Domrey Park 598 · Chrang Chamreh Ti Muoy | 8.5 km | Map |
| School | Kruos Primary School · Samraong | 2.5 km | Map |
| College | Paragon International School · Svay Pak | 6.6 km | Map |
| Police station | អធិការដ្ឋាននគរបាលខណ្ឌព្រែកព្នៅ · Samraong | 2.1 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 Samraong

Places mapped inside Samraong in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 1
- Banks 1
- Petrol pumps 1
- Schools 1
- Restaurants 2
- Police stations 2

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 Praek Pnov
- Kouk Roka
- Ponhea Pon
- Ponsang
- Preaek Phnov

## Quick answers
- Where is Samraong? In Praek Pnov, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- What borders Samraong? Chhveang, Chrey Loas, Kampong Os, Kouk Roka, Ponhea Pon, Preaek Phnov and Preaek Ta Teaen
- What is there to see in Samraong? Chhay Ryvanh Resort Kong Kea Amrit, Phnom Penh Safari, Win-Win Memorial, Military Museum
- What time zone is Samraong in? UTC+7
- What currency is used in Samraong? Riels (KHR)
- What language is spoken in Samraong? Khmer, French, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Samraong? 7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Samraong? November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Samraong? Samrong Commune Health Centre, about 2.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Samraong? ជួប កញ្ញា C1037 GL, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Samraong? ACLEDA ATM - Sokimex Tepsodany, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Samraong? TotalEnergies Prek Phnov, about 2.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Samraong? 1 mapped
- How many banks are in Samraong? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Samraong? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Samraong? KH121103 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 18.8 km²
- P-code: KH121103
- District: Praek Pnov

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/phnom-penh/praek-pnov/samraong/ · Updated 2026-11-02 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.
