# Preah Sihanouk Province, Cambodia – Districts & Population

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Province · Cambodia 

# Preah Sihanouk Province

Preah Sihanouk Province is a province of Cambodia. It had an estimated **345,643 people** in 2024 on 2,621 km² (about 132 per km²). Its main town is Sihanoukville. It is divided into 4 districts. 169 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 969 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 345,643people (2024)
- 2,621km²
- 4districts
- 969mapped services

## How many people live in Preah Sihanouk Province?

Preah Sihanouk Province had an estimated **345,643 people** in 2024 — 2.0% of Cambodia, 17th of 25 provinces. There are 911 women for every 1,000 men (below the Cambodia figure of 1,043). Spread over 2,621 km², that is about **132 people per km²**, 12th of 25 provinces.

20.9% of people are children under 15 and 3.8% 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 33 children and older people.

0–4 ****25,326**

5–9 ****23,340**

10–14 ****23,422**

15–19 ****32,822**

20–24 ****35,193**

25–29 ****31,855**

30–34 ****35,130**

35–39 ****30,799**

40–44 ****31,273**

45–49 ****24,562**

50–54 ****17,235**

55–59 ****13,581**

60–64 ****8,116**

65–69 ****5,443**

70–74 ****3,425**

75–79 ****2,313**

80+ ****1,809**

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 Preah Sihanouk Province?

Preah Sihanouk Province lies in [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). It borders 3 other provinces: [Kampong Speu Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-speu/), [Kampot Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampot/) and [Koh Kong Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/koh-kong/). By area it is the 22nd largest of 25 provinces in Cambodia. It covers 1.5% of [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). The centre of Preah Sihanouk Province is about 133 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. The centre point is at 10.9629° N, 103.8618° 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 Preah Sihanouk Province

District Area km² Communes Services 

[Kampong Seila](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/preah-sihanouk/kampong-seila/) 986 4 19 

[Preah Sihanouk](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/preah-sihanouk/preah-sihanouk/) 188 5 851 

[Prey Nob](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/preah-sihanouk/prey-nob/) 1,180 14 87 

[Stueng Hav](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/preah-sihanouk/stueng-hav/) 266 4 12 

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 Preah Sihanouk Province

- Sihanoukville73,036
- Ream10,330
- Andoung Thma6,833
- Bet Trang4,065
- Ou Bak Roteh2,943
- Stueng Chhay2,649

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 Preah Sihanouk Province

Named natural and historic features inside Preah Sihanouk Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

46 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Boeng Ta Trav
- O Thom
- O Trav
- Ou Banteay Prey
- Ou Chalong Sangkae
- Ou Kampongchen
- Ou Kaoh Trach
- Ou Preaek Ampov
- Ou Prey
- Ou Spean Daek
- Ou Svay
- Ou Ta Hai
- Ou Treb Da
- Ou Tuek Thla
- Ou Veal Trang
- Preaek Banteay Prei
- Preaek Boeng Chhuk
- Preaek Boeng Pech Kandal
- Preaek Boeng Reang
- Preaek Boeng Veaeng
- Preaek Cham
- Preaek Chhkae Prus
- Preaek Chhloung Slaek
- Preaek Chhuk

…and 23 more.

### Coast and islands

11 islands; 4 lagoons.

- Boeng Preaek Tub
- Boeng Thum Angkaeb
- Bœ̆ng Kaôh Rong
- Bœ̆ng Kaôh Toch
- Kaoh Koun
- Kaoh Pos
- Kaoh Praeus
- Kaoh Ruessei
- Kaoh Sramaoch
- Kaoh Ta Kiev
- Kaôh Dăm
- Kaôh Sês
- Kaôh Thmei
- Koh Rong
- Koh Rong Sanloem

### Hills and mountains

28 hills; 12 mountains.

- Phnum Tatech · 1,043 m
- Chuŏr Phnŭm Dâmrei · 988 m
- Phnum Chivit · 926 m
- Phnum Damnak Dambouk · 888 m
- Phnum Veal Thum · 842 m
- Phnum Svay Prey · 832 m
- Phnum Kamchay · 818 m
- Phnum Tasal · 798 m
- Phnum Pong Tea · 789 m
- Phnum Kou · 785 m
- Phnum Tonsaong · 744 m
- Phnum Prum · 724 m
- Phnum Srae Mousna · 302 m
- Phnum Bandaoy Thngai · 277 m
- Phnum Mlu · 274 m
- Phnum Ta Riel · 274 m
- Phnum Ta Kaen · 272 m
- Phnum Ta Pang · 221 m
- Phnum Andoung Tuek · 210 m
- Phnum Veay Lob · 204 m
- Phnum Ma Houly · 202 m
- Phnum Angkaeb · 200 m
- Phnum Thma Kot · 194 m
- Phnum Chaek Chay · 193 m

…and 16 more.

### Forests and nature

2 parks.

- Kirirom National Park
- Ream National Park

### Getting around

1 airport; 1 airfield; 1 port.

- Kampong Saom
- Kompong Som Airfield
- Sihanoukville International Airport

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 Preah Sihanouk Province and the best time to visit

In Preah Sihanouk Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C). About 2,688 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (486 mm) and the driest Jan (29 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 29 

Feb 26 31 

Mar 27 81 

Apr 28 136 

May 27 260 

Jun 26 412 

Jul 26 486 

Aug 26 411 

Sep 26 444 

Oct 26 248 

Nov 25 110 

Dec 24 39 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Preah Sihanouk Province

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

- Hospitals15
- Banks29
- ATMs18
- Petrol pumps43
- Hotels493
- Shopping malls9
- Schools28
- Colleges and universities9
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies6
- Restaurants302
- Police stations7
- Dental clinics9

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 Preah Sihanouk Province?In Cambodia
- What is the population of Preah Sihanouk Province?345,643 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Preah Sihanouk Province?About 30 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Preah Sihanouk Province?About 132 people per km²
- What borders Preah Sihanouk Province?Kampong Speu Province, Kampot Province and Koh Kong Province
- What is the largest town in Preah Sihanouk Province?Sihanoukville
- What is the highest point in Preah Sihanouk Province?Phnum Tatech (1,043 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Preah Sihanouk Province?November to March
- How many hospitals are in Preah Sihanouk Province?15 mapped
- How many banks are in Preah Sihanouk Province?29 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Preah Sihanouk Province?18 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Preah Sihanouk Province?43 mapped
- What is the P-code of Preah Sihanouk Province?KH18 (OCHA common operational dataset)