# Popel Commune, Soutr Nikom, Siemreap Province – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/soutr-nikom/popel/

Commune · Soutr Nikom 

# Popel

Popel is a commune (khum or sangkat) of Cambodia in Soutr Nikom, Siemreap Province. It covers **75.0 km²**. 14 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 75.0km²
- 43 mtypical elevation

## Where is Popel?

Popel lies in [Soutr Nikom](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/soutr-nikom/), [Siemreap Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/), [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). It borders 5 other communes: [Boeng Mealea](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/svay-leu/boeng-mealea/), [Chan Sa](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/soutr-nikom/chan-sa/), [Khnang Phnum](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/svay-leu/khnang-phnum/), [Samraong](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/soutr-nikom/samraong/) and [Ta Yaek](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/soutr-nikom/ta-yaek/). By area it is the 527th largest of 1,633 communes in Cambodia. It covers 9.6% of [Soutr Nikom](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/soutr-nikom/). The centre of Popel is about 220 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. It is about 19 km from Soutr Nikom, the main town of Soutr Nikom. The centre point is at 13.4044° N, 104.1714° 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 Popel

### Nearby, outside Popel

- Angkorian Sandstone Quarry · archaeological site, Boeng Mealea10 km
- Sras Dam Rey (Elephant Statue) · archaeological site, Khnang Phnum12 km
- Peung Bror Cheav · cave, Khnang Phnum13 km
- Poeng Eisei · ruins, Khnang Phnum14 km
- Trav Kot · viewpoint, Run Ta Aek15 km
- rocks with prehistoric paintings · attraction, Khnang Phnum16 km
- កំណាយ​ឡ​បុរាណ · ruins, Khnang Phnum16 km
- Chau Srei Vibol East entrance · monument, Ballangk16 km
- Chau Srei Vibol South entrance · monument, Ballangk16 km
- Chau Srei Vibol Nord entrance · monument, Ballangk16 km
- Boat · attraction, Trapeang Thum16 km
- Chau Srei Vibol · ruins, Ballangk16 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: Popel

- 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 Reap6.9 km
- Battambang Airport (BBM) · Battambang108 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 17:38).

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 Popel

Open gazetteers list **14 villages, towns and localities** in Popel. Settlements here lie between about 35 m and 60 m above sea level (median 43 m).

- Damrei Koun
- Koul
- Koul Thmei
- Kriel Pong
- Phum Prey Léan
- Phum Ta Moeăn
- Popel
- Popel Kandal
- Popel Lech
- Thnal Trang
- Trach Pok
- Trapeang Phong
- Trapeang Prei
- Trapeang Trav

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 Popel

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Ou Samraong
- Ou Ta Kot
- Ou Tuek Lich

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 Popel and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Soutr Nikom, the warmest month is Mar (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (27 °C). About 1,273 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (214 mm) and the driest Dec (11 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 28 13 

Feb 30 17 

Mar 31 42 

Apr 31 70 

May 30 134 

Jun 28 182 

Jul 28 214 

Aug 27 204 

Sep 27 214 

Oct 27 132 

Nov 27 41 

Dec 27 11 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Popel

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Chann Sor Health Center · Chan Sa 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.35764&mlon=104.08737#map=17/13.35764/104.08737) 

Bank ACLEDA Bank Plc. · Dam Daek 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.24391&mlon=104.12443#map=17/13.24391/104.12443) 

ATM ACLEDA ATM · Preah Dak 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.44378&mlon=103.93675#map=17/13.44378/103.93675) 

Petrol pump DEPOT TELA · Trapeang Thum 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.29651&mlon=104.05385#map=17/13.29651/104.05385) 

Hotel Guesthouse · Svay Leu 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.53775&mlon=104.24630#map=17/13.53775/104.24630) 

Mall ហេងលាភ លក់ទូរស័ព្ទ · Kantreang 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.33770&mlon=104.00993#map=17/13.33770/104.00993) 

School Teouk Lech Primary School · Boeng Mealea 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.47128&mlon=104.21729#map=17/13.47128/104.21729) 

College តំបន់ផ្លូវសេដ្ឋកិច្ច · Run Ta Aek 10.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.46530&mlon=104.10346#map=17/13.46530/104.10346) 

Police station Chann Sor Police Office · Chan Sa 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.35696&mlon=104.08771#map=17/13.35696/104.08771) 

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.

## Other communes in Soutr Nikom

- Chan Sa
- Dam Daek
- Dan Run
- Kampong Khleang
- Khchas
- Khnar Pou
- Kien Sangkae
- Samraong
- Ta Yaek

## Quick answers

- Where is Popel?In Soutr Nikom, Siemreap Province, Cambodia
- What borders Popel?Boeng Mealea, Chan Sa, Khnang Phnum, Samraong and Ta Yaek
- What is there to see in Popel?Angkorian Sandstone Quarry, Sras Dam Rey (Elephant Statue), Peung Bror Cheav, Poeng Eisei
- What time zone is Popel in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Popel?Riels (KHR)
- What language is spoken in Popel?Khmer, French, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Popel?14 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Popel?Settlements lie between 35 m and 60 m
- What is the best time to visit Popel?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Popel?Chann Sor Health Center, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Popel?ACLEDA Bank Plc., about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Popel?ACLEDA ATM, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Popel?DEPOT TELA, about 17 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Popel?KH171108 (OCHA common operational dataset)