# Pursat Province, Cambodia – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/pursat/ Province · Cambodia # Pursat Province Pursat Province is a province of Cambodia. It had an estimated **468,127 people** in 2024 on 11,588 km² (about 40 per km²). Its main town is Pursat. It is divided into 6 districts. 724 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 175 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 468,127people (2024) - 11,588km² - 6districts - 175mapped services ## How many people live in Pursat Province? Pursat Province had an estimated **468,127 people** in 2024 — 2.7% of Cambodia, 15th of 25 provinces. There are 1,046 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Cambodia figure of 1,043). Spread over 11,588 km², that is about **40 people per km²**, 19th of 25 provinces. 30.6% of people are children under 15 and 6.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 28 across Cambodia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people. 0–4 ****49,823** 5–9 ****47,160** 10–14 ****46,128** 15–19 ****45,682** 20–24 ****34,162** 25–29 ****33,919** 30–34 ****39,127** 35–39 ****35,243** 40–44 ****27,017** 45–49 ****17,042** 50–54 ****21,447** 55–59 ****21,358** 60–64 ****18,025** 65–69 ****13,087** 70–74 ****8,850** 75–79 ****5,594** 80+ ****4,465** 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 Pursat Province? Pursat Province lies in [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). It borders 4 other provinces: [Battambang Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/battambang/), [Kampong Chhnang Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-chhnang/), [Kampong Speu Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/kampong-speu/) and [Koh Kong Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/koh-kong/). By area it is the 8th largest of 25 provinces in Cambodia. It covers 6.5% of [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). The centre of Pursat Province is about 168 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. The centre point is at 12.4272° N, 103.6439° 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 Pursat Province District Area km² Communes Services [Bakan](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/pursat/bakan/) 1,542 10 30 [Kandieng](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/pursat/kandieng/) 582 9 5 [Krakor](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/pursat/krakor/) 1,333 11 26 [Phnum Kravanh](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/pursat/phnum-kravanh/) 3,418 7 11 [Pursat](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/pursat/pursat/) 352 7 74 [Veal Veaeng](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/pursat/veal-veaeng/) 4,359 5 29 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 Pursat Province - Pursat52,476 - Anlong Thnaot9,451 - Anlong Reab5,198 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 Pursat Province Named natural and historic features inside Pursat Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 97 rivers and streams; 13 lakes. - Boeng Baek Phsaeng - Boeng Chhuk - Boeng Kampeaeng - Boeng Phsaot - Boeng Saoy - Boeng Sar Bang - Boeng Sar Krapeu - Boeng Skal - Boeng Ta Kung - Boeng Trapeang - Bœ̆ng Pal Hal - O Balay Khêt - O Dar Ampong - O Lĕch Méas - O Ménam Toye - O Sieng Lŏch - O Srâng - O Ta Nôk - O Ândaôl - Ou Andoung - Ou Anlung Phluek - Ou Bakan - Ou Chak Angkrang - Ou Chanlok …and 86 more. ### Coast and islands 4 islands. - Kaôh Khleăng Koŭ - Kaôh Lhêk - Kaôh Rĭch - Kaôh Sva Préam ### Hills and mountains 113 mountains; 83 hills; 2 peaks; 1 mountain pass. - Phnum Sâmkŏs · 1,732 m - Phnum Khmaôch · 1,675 m - Phnum Krachau · 1,622 m - Phnŭm Kbal Rŭssei · 1,412 m - Phnum Ta Meach · 1,385 m - Phnum Yav Yai · 1,375 m - Phnum Thma Chang · 1,326 m - Phnum Tumpoar · 1,326 m - Phnum Nheathan · 1,309 m - Phnum Smat Daeng · 1,287 m - Phnum Khla Khmum · 1,263 m - Phnum Ou Tral · 1,246 m - Khao Kuap · 1,216 m - Phnum Bakan · 1,213 m - Phnŭm Khnat · 1,206 m - Phnŭm Kâng Chéal · 1,188 m - Phnŭm Thmâr Roang · 1,176 m - Phnum Kbal · 1,165 m - Phnum Kran · 1,157 m - Phnum Da Kantuot · 1,151 m - Phnum Oknha Meas · 1,149 m - Phnŭm Tau · 1,143 m - Phnum Knumle · 1,141 m - Phnŭm Tumbăt · 1,139 m …and 175 more. ### Getting around 1 airport. - Krakor 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 Pursat Province and the best time to visit In Pursat Province, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (26 °C). About 2,033 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (367 mm) and the driest Dec (16 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 27 24 Feb 28 32 Mar 30 70 Apr 30 100 May 29 202 Jun 27 314 Jul 27 367 Aug 26 331 Sep 26 330 Oct 26 188 Nov 26 58 Dec 26 16 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Pursat Province Places mapped inside Pursat Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals5 - Banks10 - Petrol pumps30 - Hotels55 - Shopping malls1 - Schools31 - Colleges and universities3 - Pharmacies2 - Restaurants33 - Police stations2 - Dental clinics3 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 Pursat Province?In Cambodia - What is the population of Pursat Province?468,127 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Pursat Province?About 27 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Pursat Province?About 40 people per km² - What borders Pursat Province?Battambang Province, Kampong Chhnang Province, Kampong Speu Province and Koh Kong Province - What is the largest town in Pursat Province?Pursat - What is the highest point in Pursat Province?Phnum Sâmkŏs (1,732 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Pursat Province?November to January - How many hospitals are in Pursat Province?5 mapped - How many banks are in Pursat Province?10 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Pursat Province?30 mapped - What is the P-code of Pursat Province?KH15 (OCHA common operational dataset)