# Ta Yaek Commune, Soutr Nikom, Siemreap Province – Villages

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

Commune · Soutr Nikom 

# Ta Yaek

Ta Yaek is a commune (khum or sangkat) of Cambodia in Soutr Nikom, Siemreap Province. It covers **83.1 km²**. 13 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 83.1km²
- 27 mtypical elevation

## Where is Ta Yaek?

Ta Yaek 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 7 other communes: [Boeng Mealea](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/svay-leu/boeng-mealea/), [Dam Daek](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/soutr-nikom/dam-daek/), [Kien Sangkae](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/soutr-nikom/kien-sangkae/), [Kouk Thlok Leu](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/chi-kraeng/kouk-thlok-leu/), [Popel](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/soutr-nikom/popel/), [Ruessei Lok](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/chi-kraeng/ruessei-lok/) and [Samraong](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/soutr-nikom/samraong/). By area it is the 486th largest of 1,633 communes in Cambodia. It covers 10.7% of [Soutr Nikom](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/siemreap/soutr-nikom/). The centre of Ta Yaek is about 212 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. It is about 12 km from Soutr Nikom, the main town of Soutr Nikom. The centre point is at 13.3291° N, 104.1903° 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 Ta Yaek

### Nearby, outside Ta Yaek

- Prasat Bantey Srey · ruins, Dam Daek11 km
- Angkorian Bridge · ruins, Kien Sangkae11 km
- Angkor Wonder · theme park, Dan Run14 km
- Ta Meas Bridge · ruins, Ruessei Lok14 km
- Turtle Pond · zoo, Khchas14 km
- Tiger Sanctuary · zoo, Khchas14 km
- Otter Lagoon I · zoo, Khchas15 km
- Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium · zoo, Khchas15 km
- Aviary · zoo, Khchas15 km
- Otter Lagoon II · zoo, Khchas15 km
- Boat · attraction, Trapeang Thum15 km
- Demining Machine · attraction, Trapeang Thum15 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: Ta Yaek

- 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 Reap5.8 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 06:17, 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 Ta Yaek

Open gazetteers list **13 villages, towns and localities** in Ta Yaek. Settlements here lie between about 23 m and 44 m above sea level (median 27 m).

- Boeng Ngat
- Boeng Vien
- Champei
- Dak Phka
- Phka Rumchek
- Phum Chŭm Rum
- Phum Krâsăng Pŭl
- Phum Ta Yêk
- Phum Thmei
- Phum Tnaôt
- Phumĭ Koŭl Thmei
- Ta Yaek
- Trav Bak

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 Ta Yaek

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Ou Srae Roluo

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 Ta Yaek 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 Ta Yaek

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Chann Sor Health Center · Chan Sa 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.35764&mlon=104.08737#map=17/13.35764/104.08737) 

Bank ACLEDA Bank Plc. · Dam Daek 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.24391&mlon=104.12443#map=17/13.24391/104.12443) 

ATM ACLEDA ATM · Preah Dak 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.44378&mlon=103.93675#map=17/13.44378/103.93675) 

Petrol pump Depot Tela · Kien Sangkae 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.23347&mlon=104.15313#map=17/13.23347/104.15313) 

Hotel Savyka · Dam Daek 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.24755&mlon=104.12303#map=17/13.24755/104.12303) 

Mall ហេងលាភ លក់ទូរស័ព្ទ · Kantreang 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.33770&mlon=104.00993#map=17/13.33770/104.00993) 

School Primary School · Samraong 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.31844&mlon=104.13691#map=17/13.31844/104.13691) 

College តំបន់ផ្លូវសេដ្ឋកិច្ច · Run Ta Aek 18 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 12 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
- Popel
- Samraong

## Quick answers

- Where is Ta Yaek?In Soutr Nikom, Siemreap Province, Cambodia
- What borders Ta Yaek?Boeng Mealea, Dam Daek, Kien Sangkae, Kouk Thlok Leu, Popel, Ruessei Lok and Samraong
- What is there to see in Ta Yaek?Prasat Bantey Srey, Angkorian Bridge, Angkor Wonder, Ta Meas Bridge
- What time zone is Ta Yaek in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Ta Yaek?Riels (KHR)
- What language is spoken in Ta Yaek?Khmer, French, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ta Yaek?13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ta Yaek?Settlements lie between 23 m and 44 m
- What is the best time to visit Ta Yaek?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ta Yaek?Chann Sor Health Center, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ta Yaek?ACLEDA Bank Plc., about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ta Yaek?ACLEDA ATM, about 30 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ta Yaek?Depot Tela, about 11 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Ta Yaek?KH171110 (OCHA common operational dataset)