# Kok Chak Commune, Siem Reap, Siemreap Province – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/siem-reap/kok-chak/

Commune · Siem Reap 

# Kok Chak

Kok Chak is a commune (khum or sangkat) of Cambodia in Siem Reap, Siemreap Province. It covers **38.3 km²**. 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 99 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 38.3km²
- 99mapped services
- 24 mtypical elevation

## Where is Kok Chak?

Kok Chak lies in [Siem Reap](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/siem-reap/), [Siemreap Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/), [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). It borders 7 other communes: [Doun Kaev](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/puok/doun-kaev/), [Leang Dai](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/angkor-thum/leang-dai/), [Nokor Thum](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/siem-reap/nokor-thum/), [Sla Kram](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/siem-reap/sla-kram/), [Srangae](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/siem-reap/srangae/), [Svay Dankum](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/siem-reap/svay-dankum/) and [Tuek Vil](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/siem-reap/tuek-vil/). By area it is the 908th largest of 1,633 communes in Cambodia. It covers 8.1% of [Siem Reap](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/siem-reap/). The centre of Kok Chak is about 237 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. It is about 6.5 km from Siem Reap, the main town of Siem Reap. The centre point is at 13.4195° N, 103.8489° 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).

## Things to see in and around Kok Chak

OpenStreetMap lists 19 named sights in Kok Chak: 6 attractions; 3 memorials; 2 viewpoints; 2 museums; 2 city gates; 2 archaeological sites; 1 monument; 1 ruins.

- Red Khmers Museum · museum
- VIMEAN SOKHA MUSEUM · museum
- Angkor Thom · archaeological site
- Angkor Thom Royal Palace · archaeological site
- Bakheng · viewpoint
- Sunset viewpoint · viewpoint
- Angkor Balloon · attraction
- Baphuon elevated access · attraction
- Mortar · attraction
- Sleeping Buddha Wall · attraction
- Sunrise viewing spot · attraction
- Terrace of the Elephants · attraction
- Angkor Thom Depository · ruins
- Angkor Thom North Gate · city gate
- Angkor Thom West Gate · city gate
- Big Buddha · memorial
- Budda · memorial
- Lions (entrance West Gate) · monument
- Memorial for fallen soldiers · memorial

### Nearby, outside Kok Chak

- Sunrise spot · viewpoint, Nokor Thum1.3 km
- Angkor Thom South Gate · city gate, Nokor Thum1.5 km
- West Gate;Kuk Ta Reach · city gate, Nokor Thum1.6 km
- Gold Buddha · memorial, Nokor Thum1.8 km
- Buddha · memorial, Nokor Thum1.8 km
- North Gate;Kuk Ta Loek · city gate, Nokor Thum2.0 km
- Hall of Echoes · attraction, Nokor Thum2.0 km
- Gallery of a Thousand Buddhas · attraction, Nokor Thum2.0 km
- North Gate · monument, Nokor Thum2.1 km
- South Gate · monument, Nokor Thum2.1 km
- South Gate;Kuk Ta Pech · city gate, Nokor Thum2.3 km
- East Gate · city gate, Nokor Thum2.6 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Kok Chak

- Time zoneUTC+7, no daylight saving · Asia/Phnom_Penh
- CurrencyRiels (KHR)
- Country calling code+855
- LanguagesKhmer, French, English
- Plug typesType A, C, G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) · Siem Reap41 km
- Battambang Airport (BBM) · Battambang77 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:37) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:19, sunset around 17:39).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

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 Kok Chak

Open gazetteers list **11 villages, towns and localities** in Kok Chak. Settlements here lie between about 18 m and 29 m above sea level (median 24 m).

- Kouk Beng
- Kouk Chak
- Kouk Chan
- Kouk Tnaot
- Nokor Krau
- Phum Angkor Krau
- Phum Khviĕn
- Phum Koŭk Thmei
- Phum Sĕrei
- Phum Trâpeăng Séh Khang Lĕch
- Phum Véal

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Kok Chak

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

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Phnum Bakheng · 79 m

### History

3 ancient sites.

- Prasat Ba Puŏn
- Prasat Baksei Cham Krong
- Prasat Prey

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 Kok Chak and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Siem Reap, 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kok Chak

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Angkor Biocare Polyclinc and Maternity · Kok Chak 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.38123&mlon=103.85531#map=17/13.38123/103.85531) 

Bank ABA Krong Siem Reap · Sla Kram 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.37418&mlon=103.86221#map=17/13.37418/103.86221) 

ATM ACLEDA Bank · Kok Chak 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.38192&mlon=103.85196#map=17/13.38192/103.85196) 

Petrol pump Tela · Kok Chak 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.38241&mlon=103.84696#map=17/13.38241/103.84696) 

Hotel Grange Siem Reap · Kok Chak 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.42362&mlon=103.85651#map=17/13.42362/103.85651) 

Mall Angkor Shopping Arcade · Svay Dankum 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.36989&mlon=103.84278#map=17/13.36989/103.84278) 

School Hun Sen Kok Chan Primary School · Kok Chak 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.42738&mlon=103.83933#map=17/13.42738/103.83933) 

College NIBI(New International Bethany Institute) · Kok Chak 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.38879&mlon=103.85398#map=17/13.38879/103.85398) 

Police station Angkor Tourist Police · Nokor Thum 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.38637&mlon=103.86441#map=17/13.38637/103.86441) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kok Chak

Places mapped inside Kok Chak in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals1
- ATMs2
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels43
- Schools15
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants35

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.

## Other communes in Siem Reap

- Ampil
- Chong Khnies
- Chreav
- Krabei Riel
- Nokor Thum
- Sala Kamreuk
- Siem Reab
- Sla Kram
- Sngkat Sambuor
- Srangae
- Svay Dankum
- Tuek Vil

## Quick answers

- Where is Kok Chak?In Siem Reap, Siemreap Province, Cambodia
- What borders Kok Chak?Doun Kaev, Leang Dai, Nokor Thum, Sla Kram, Srangae, Svay Dankum and Tuek Vil
- What is there to see in Kok Chak?Angkor Balloon, Angkor Thom, Angkor Thom Depository, Angkor Thom North Gate
- What time zone is Kok Chak in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Kok Chak?Riels (KHR)
- What language is spoken in Kok Chak?Khmer, French, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kok Chak?11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kok Chak?Settlements lie between 18 m and 29 m
- What is the highest point in Kok Chak?Phnum Bakheng (79 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kok Chak?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kok Chak?Angkor Biocare Polyclinc and Maternity, about 4.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kok Chak?ABA Krong Siem Reap, about 5.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kok Chak?ACLEDA Bank, about 4.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kok Chak?Tela, about 4.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kok Chak?1 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Kok Chak?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kok Chak?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kok Chak?KH171003 (OCHA common operational dataset)