# Krapum Chhuk Commune, Kaoh Andaet, Takeo Province – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/takeo/kaoh-andaet/krapum-chhuk/

Commune · Kaoh Andaet 

# Krapum Chhuk

Krapum Chhuk is a commune (khum or sangkat) of Cambodia in Kaoh Andaet, Takeo Province. It covers **72.0 km²**. 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 72.0km²
- 2mapped services
- 10 mtypical elevation

## Where is Krapum Chhuk?

Krapum Chhuk lies in [Kaoh Andaet](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/takeo/kaoh-andaet/), [Takeo Province](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/takeo/), [Cambodia](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/). It borders 7 other communes: [Chey Chouk](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/takeo/borei-cholsar/chey-chouk/), [Kamnab](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/takeo/kiri-vong/kamnab/), [Kampong Krasang](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/takeo/borei-cholsar/kampong-krasang/), [Pech Sar](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/takeo/kaoh-andaet/pech-sar/), [Preah Bat Choan Chum](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/takeo/kiri-vong/preah-bat-choan-chum/), [Prey Khla](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/takeo/kaoh-andaet/prey-khla/) and [Prey Yuthka](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/takeo/kaoh-andaet/prey-yuthka/). By area it is the 543rd largest of 1,633 communes in Cambodia. It covers 20.6% of [Kaoh Andaet](https://wherepedia.org/cambodia/takeo/kaoh-andaet/). The centre of Krapum Chhuk is about 95 km in a straight line from Phnom Penh, the capital. The centre point is at 10.7125° N, 104.9352° 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 Krapum Chhuk

### Nearby, outside Krapum Chhuk

- Boeung Prek Lapouv Conservation Area · nature reserve, Kampong Krasang11 km
- Chruos Phaok Waterfall · attraction, Kiri Chong Kaoh13 km
- Bayong Stair point · attraction, Preah Bat Choan Chum13 km
- Preah Kou Cave · cave, Preah Bat Choan Chum13 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: Krapum Chhuk

- 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

- Techo International Airport (KTI) · Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang)72 km
- Rach Gia Airport (VKG) · Rach Gia87 km

### Nearest railway station

Takeo (Leay Bour), about 38 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:37) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:10, sunset around 17:40).

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 Krapum Chhuk

Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in Krapum Chhuk. Settlements here lie between about 8 m and 12 m above sea level (median 10 m).

- Chrouy Poun
- Phumĭ Kaôh Moân
- Phumĭ Krâpŭm Chhuk
- Phumĭ Kânchak
- Phumĭ Prey Kŭy
- Phumĭ Prey Mlu
- Phumĭ Srê Bœ̆ng
- Phumĭ Trâpeăng Ta Ŭy
- Phumĭ Vôtt Sla
- Prey Mlou

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).

## Weather in Krapum Chhuk and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kaoh Andaet, the warmest month is Apr (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (26 °C). About 1,356 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (215 mm) and the driest Feb (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 27 19 

Feb 29 11 

Mar 30 29 

Apr 31 61 

May 29 131 

Jun 28 204 

Jul 27 188 

Aug 27 185 

Sep 27 215 

Oct 27 175 

Nov 27 101 

Dec 26 35 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Krapum Chhuk

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Krapum Chhouk Health Center · Krapum Chhuk 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.73630&mlon=104.92575#map=17/10.73630/104.92575) 

Bank Sathapana Bank · Preah Bat Choan Chum 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.65042&mlon=104.87194#map=17/10.65042/104.87194) 

Petrol pump L.H.R. · Chi Khma 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.81231&mlon=104.80611#map=17/10.81231/104.80611) 

Hotel Chheang Muyly Guesthouse · Preah Bat Choan Chum 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.64313&mlon=104.87502#map=17/10.64313/104.87502) 

Mall Phnom Dei · Phnum Den 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.60267&mlon=104.92834#map=17/10.60267/104.92834) 

School Prey Mlou Primary School · Krapum Chhuk 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.73657&mlon=104.92663#map=17/10.73657/104.92663) 

College មន្ទីរឧស្សាហកម្ម វ.ប.ន ខេត្តតាកែវ DISTI Takeo · Roka Knong 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.99177&mlon=104.78178#map=17/10.99177/104.78178) 

Police station Borei Cholsar District Police Inspection · Borei Cholsar 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.83692&mlon=105.01526#map=17/10.83692/105.01526) 

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 Krapum Chhuk

Places mapped inside Krapum Chhuk in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals1
- Schools1

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 Kaoh Andaet

- Pech Sar
- Prey Khla
- Prey Yuthka
- Romenh
- Thlea Prachum

## Quick answers

- Where is Krapum Chhuk?In Kaoh Andaet, Takeo Province, Cambodia
- What borders Krapum Chhuk?Chey Chouk, Kamnab, Kampong Krasang, Pech Sar, Preah Bat Choan Chum, Prey Khla and Prey Yuthka
- What is there to see in Krapum Chhuk?Boeung Prek Lapouv Conservation Area, Chruos Phaok Waterfall, Bayong Stair point, Preah Kou Cave
- What time zone is Krapum Chhuk in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Krapum Chhuk?Riels (KHR)
- What language is spoken in Krapum Chhuk?Khmer, French, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Krapum Chhuk?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Krapum Chhuk?Settlements lie between 8 m and 12 m
- What is the best time to visit Krapum Chhuk?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Krapum Chhuk?Krapum Chhouk Health Center, about 2.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Krapum Chhuk?Sathapana Bank, about 9.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Krapum Chhuk?L.H.R., about 18 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Krapum Chhuk?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Krapum Chhuk?KH210501 (OCHA common operational dataset)