Commune · Banteay Srei
# Run Ta Aek

Run Ta Aek is a commune (khum or sangkat) of Cambodia in Banteay Srei, Siemreap Province. It covers 99.8 km². 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 99.8 km²
- 10 mapped services
- 38 m typical elevation

## Where is Run Ta Aek?

Run Ta Aek lies in Banteay Srei, Siemreap Province, Cambodia. It borders 7 other communes: Ampil, Ballangk, Khnang Phnum, Khnar Pou, Preah Dak, Rumchek and Tbaeng. By area it is the 420th largest of 1,633 communes in Cambodia. It covers 16.6% of Banteay Srei. The centre of Run Ta Aek is about 232 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. The centre point is at 13.4642° N, 104.0391° 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 Run Ta Aek

OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Run Ta Aek: 2 viewpoints; 2 ruins; 1 monument.
- Trav Kot · viewpoint
- រៀនភាសារុស្ស៊ី · viewpoint
- Lingam · monument
- Phnom Bok · ruins
- Prasat Trapeang Chombok · ruins

### Nearby, outside Run Ta Aek
- Chau Srei Vibol Nord entrance · monument, Ballangk 5.3 km
- Chau Srei Vibol East entrance · monument, Ballangk 5.4 km
- Chau Srei Vibol · ruins, Ballangk 5.4 km
- Chau Srei Vibol West entrance (restored) · monument, Ballangk 5.5 km
- Chau Srei Vibol South entrance · monument, Ballangk 5.6 km
- Banteay Samré · attraction, Preah Dak 9.0 km
- Tor bridge · monument, Preah Dak 9.2 km
- Kral Romeas · monument, Preah Dak 9.3 km
- Peung Bror Cheav · cave, Khnang Phnum 10 km
- Sras Dam Rey (Elephant Statue) · archaeological site, Khnang Phnum 11 km
- Korean Ring Road · memorial, Preah Dak 11 km
- Korean ring road elephant monument · memorial, Preah Dak 11 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: Run Ta Aek
- 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
- Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) · Siem Reap 23 km
- Battambang Airport (BBM) · Battambang 97 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:18, 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 Run Ta Aek

Open gazetteers list 9 villages, towns and localities in Run Ta Aek. Settlements here lie between about 32 m and 50 m above sea level (median 38 m).
- Chey
- Phum Don Lâng
- Phum Rŭn
- Phum Sna Sângkréam
- Run Ta Aek
- Ta Aek
- Ta Ni
- Thnal
- Tmat Pong

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Run Ta Aek

Named natural and historic features inside Run Ta Aek, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.
- Phnum Bok · 213 m

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 Run Ta Aek and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Banteay Srei, the warmest month is Apr (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (26 °C). About 1,261 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (231 mm) and the driest Dec (7 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 | 12 |
| Feb | 29 | 16 |
| Mar | 31 | 46 |
| Apr | 31 | 75 |
| May | 29 | 140 |
| Jun | 28 | 168 |
| Jul | 27 | 197 |
| Aug | 27 | 195 |
| Sep | 27 | 231 |
| Oct | 27 | 138 |
| Nov | 26 | 37 |
| Dec | 26 | 7 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Run Ta Aek
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Preah Dak Health Center · Preah Dak | 11 km | Map |
| Bank | Sathrana Bank · Khnar Sanday | 16 km | Map |
| ATM | ACLEDA ATM · Preah Dak | 11 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Savon · Preah Dak | 11 km | Map |
| Hotel | Bong Thom Homestay · Preah Dak | 12 km | Map |
| Mall | ហេងលាភ លក់ទូរស័ព្ទ · Kantreang | 14 km | Map |
| School | Wat Run Primary School · Run Ta Aek | 4.7 km | Map |
| College | Land for sale ក្រោម១មុឺន 077761141 · Run Ta Aek | 2.0 km | Map |
| Police station | Angkor checkpoint · Preah Dak | 13 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 Run Ta Aek

Places mapped inside Run Ta Aek in open map data, by type.
- Schools 2
- Colleges and universities 2
- Restaurants 6

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 Banteay Srei
- Khnar Sanday
- Khun Ream
- Preah Dak
- Rumchek
- Tbaeng

## Quick answers
- Where is Run Ta Aek? In Banteay Srei, Siemreap Province, Cambodia
- What borders Run Ta Aek? Ampil, Ballangk, Khnang Phnum, Khnar Pou, Preah Dak, Rumchek and Tbaeng
- What is there to see in Run Ta Aek? Lingam, Phnom Bok, Prasat Trapeang Chombok, Trav Kot
- What time zone is Run Ta Aek in? UTC+7
- What currency is used in Run Ta Aek? Riels (KHR)
- What language is spoken in Run Ta Aek? Khmer, French, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Run Ta Aek? 9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Run Ta Aek? Settlements lie between 32 m and 50 m
- What is the highest point in Run Ta Aek? Phnum Bok (213 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Run Ta Aek? November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Run Ta Aek? Preah Dak Health Center, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Run Ta Aek? Sathrana Bank, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Run Ta Aek? ACLEDA ATM, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Run Ta Aek? Savon, about 11 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Run Ta Aek? KH170305 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 99.8 km²
- P-code: KH170305
- District: Banteay Srei

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/banteay-srei/run-ta-aek/ · Updated 2026-11-02 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.