# Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/preah-vihear/ Province · Cambodia # Preah Vihear Province Preah Vihear Province is a province of Cambodia. It had an estimated **284,059 people** in 2024 on 14,043 km² (about 20 per km²). Its main town is Tbeng Meanchey. It is divided into 8 districts. 274 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 171 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 284,059people (2024) - 14,043km² - 8districts - 171mapped services ## How many people live in Preah Vihear Province? Preah Vihear Province had an estimated **284,059 people** in 2024 — 1.6% of Cambodia, 19th of 25 provinces. There are 974 women for every 1,000 men (below the Cambodia figure of 1,043). Spread over 14,043 km², that is about **20 people per km²**, 22nd of 25 provinces. 30.9% of people are children under 15 and 4.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 28 across Cambodia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people. 0–4 ****33,144** 5–9 ****28,290** 10–14 ****26,366** 15–19 ****31,099** 20–24 ****26,138** 25–29 ****21,672** 30–34 ****22,485** 35–39 ****20,174** 40–44 ****23,005** 45–49 ****11,571** 50–54 ****11,227** 55–59 ****9,416** 60–64 ****7,550** 65–69 ****4,651** 70–74 ****3,210** 75–79 ****2,138** 80+ ****1,921** 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 Vihear Province? Preah Vihear Province lies in [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). It borders 4 other provinces: [Kampong Thom Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-thom/), [Oddar Meanchey Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/oddar-meanchey/), [Siemreap Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/) and [Stung Treng Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/stung-treng/). By area it is the largest of 25 provinces in Cambodia. It covers 7.8% of [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). The centre of Preah Vihear Province is about 243 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. The centre point is at 13.7460° N, 104.9744° 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 Vihear Province District Area km² Communes Services [Chey Saen](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/preah-vihear/chey-saen/) 1,100 6 7 [Chhaeb](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/preah-vihear/chhaeb/) 2,540 8 15 [Choam Ksant](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/preah-vihear/choam-ksant/) 3,773 8 35 [Kuleaen](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/preah-vihear/kuleaen/) 2,189 6 27 [Preah Vihear](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/preah-vihear/preah-vihear/) 285 2 68 [Rovieng](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/preah-vihear/rovieng/) 2,185 12 11 [Sangkum Thmei](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/preah-vihear/sangkum-thmei/) 1,325 5 4 [Tbaeng Mean Chey](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/preah-vihear/tbaeng-mean-chey/) 644 4 4 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 Vihear Province - Tbeng Meanchey24,380 - Tuek Kraham7,809 - Mlu Prey Muoy3,337 - Mlu Prey Pir2,546 - Sangkae2,006 - Sangkae Pir1,774 - Phumĭ Âu Lœ̆k1,504 - Dang Phlet1,250 - Rovieng Tboung604 - Phumĭ Pra447 - Narong447 - Yeang447 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 Vihear Province Named natural and historic features inside Preah Vihear Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 29 rivers and streams; 4 lakes. - Nam Lépou - O Bu - O Bângkân - O Chăk Dang - O Leuk - O Phdau - O Prasat - O Preăh Khleăng - O Prâhut - O Rey - O Rônul - O Rŭmduŏl - O Tapa - Ou Chheu Teal - Ou Doung Snguon - Ou Kransang - Ou Nong - Ou Pronea - Ou Romeas Tang - Ou Ta Kriel - Preaek Cheang Ta Bu - Stueng Aban - Stueng Chenh - Stueng Chhuk …and 9 more. ### Hills and mountains 25 hills; 17 mountains; 3 mountain passes. - Khok Yai · 757 m - Phanom Chong Sung · 617 m - Khao Phra Wihan · 615 m - Phnum Don Aô · 597 m - Chong Khao Phrom Wihan · 596 m - Chong Phra Phalai · 513 m - Phnum Tbaeng · 498 m - Phnum Ke · 425 m - Phnum Trayang · 411 m - Phanom Chat · 406 m - Phnum Rôyŭm · 403 m - Phnum Prâsĕ Thisou · 399 m - Phnum Sandak · 394 m - Chong Bok · 365 m - Phnum Pil · 361 m - Phnum Anlong · 360 m - Phnum Chék · 341 m - Phnum Chirét · 338 m - Phnum Tbaeng · 331 m - Phanom Chot · 329 m - Phnum Hab · 320 m - Phnum Sruŏch · 291 m - Phnum Sou an · 242 m - Phnum Ta Hay · 232 m …and 21 more. ### History 5 ruins; 2 historic sites. - Krâbei Prasat Snêng - Prasat Khmau - Prasat Krâhâm - Prasat Preah Vihear - Prasat Preăh Khăn - Prasat Pring Thum - Prasat Trâpeăng Sala ### Getting around 1 airport; 1 airfield. - Kompong Sralao - Thbeng Meanchey 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 Vihear Province and the best time to visit In Preah Vihear Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (26 °C). About 1,163 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (223 mm) and the driest Jan (6 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to January**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 6 Feb 28 7 Mar 30 29 Apr 31 60 May 29 130 Jun 28 159 Jul 27 203 Aug 27 202 Sep 27 223 Oct 27 108 Nov 26 28 Dec 26 8 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Preah Vihear Province Places mapped inside Preah Vihear Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals10 - Banks6 - Petrol pumps45 - Hotels60 - Schools11 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants34 - Police stations3 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 Vihear Province?In Cambodia - What is the population of Preah Vihear Province?284,059 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Preah Vihear Province?About 24 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Preah Vihear Province?About 20 people per km² - What borders Preah Vihear Province?Kampong Thom Province, Oddar Meanchey Province, Siemreap Province and Stung Treng Province - What is the largest town in Preah Vihear Province?Tbeng Meanchey - What is the highest point in Preah Vihear Province?Khok Yai (757 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Preah Vihear Province?October to January - How many hospitals are in Preah Vihear Province?10 mapped - How many banks are in Preah Vihear Province?6 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Preah Vihear Province?45 mapped - What is the P-code of Preah Vihear Province?KH13 (OCHA common operational dataset)