Largest Cities in Cambodia

by | January 20, 2021

Facts about Cambodia

Official languages: Cambodian, French, English
Capital: Phnom Penh
Area: 181,040 km²
Population: 14.5 million residents
Population density: 79.84 residents per km²
Currency: KHR
Internet TLD: .kh
ISO codes: KH , KHM, 116
The dialing code for Cambodia is +855

Flag of Cambodia

The current flag of Cambodia was adopted in 1993 and consists of two blue and one red central stripe, on which is depicted the white silhouette of the Angkor Wat temple. This temple is considered one of the biggest landmarks of Cambodia and its motif is meant to symbolize the Khmer dynasty dating back to the 12th century. The individual towers of the temple are meant to resemble the abode of the Hindu gods – Mount Meru. The blue stripes of the flag indicate dignity, the red stripe represents the nation, and the white color refers to the power of religion. Until 1989, a flag with a yellow outline of the temple on a red sheet was used, but after the end of the civil war and the re-establishment of the monarchy, in 1993 King Sihanouk was inclined to use the current flag.

 

Flag of Cambodia

Cambodia is located in Southeast Asia on the Gulf of Thailand. It borders Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. See Cambodia Location on World Map. The very eventful history of Cambodia spans a period of almost 1200 years. It ranges from the cultural and political heyday of the Khmer Empire (9th to 15th centuries) with Angkor as the center, through the colonial rule of the French (1863-1945) and the terrible regime of the Khmer Rouge (1975-1979) to the present still very young democracy.

Biggest Cities of Cambodia by Population

The largest city in Cambodia is the capital city of Phnom Penh. Located on the banks of the Tonlé Sap and Mekong Rivers, it is home to around 2 million people and is known for its vibrant nightlife scene as well as its numerous parks and gardens. Phnom Penh has a variety of cultural attractions such as museums dedicated to both local history and modern art, as well as several temples dating back to medieval times. Additionally there are plenty of shopping opportunities with numerous markets selling everything from traditional Cambodian food to international luxury items. The city also hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year including Water Festival in November which features boat races, music performances, dance performances, food stalls, and more.

The second largest city in Cambodia is Siem Reap located near the Angkor Wat temple complex in the northwest of the country. It is home to around 200,000 people and is known for its vibrant nightlife scene as well as its numerous parks and gardens. Siem Reap has a variety of cultural attractions such as museums dedicated to both local history and modern art, as well as several temples dating back to medieval times. Additionally there are plenty of shopping opportunities with numerous markets selling everything from traditional Cambodian food to international luxury items. The city also hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year including Angkor Wat International Music Festival in December which features traditional music performances, dance performances, food stalls, and more.

# City Population Latitude Longitude
1 Phnom Penh, Cambodia 1,573,655 11.5625 104.916
2 Takeo, Cambodia 844,042 10.9908 104.785
3 Sihanoukville, Cambodia 156,802 10.6093 103.53
4 Battambang, Cambodia 150,555 13.1027 103.198
5 Siem Reap, Cambodia 139,569 13.3618 103.861
6 Paoy Paet, Cambodia 79,111 13.658 102.564
7 Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia 75,355 12.25 104.667
8 Kampong Cham, Cambodia 61,861 11.9934 105.464
9 Pursat, Cambodia 52,587 12.5388 103.919
10 Ta Khmau, Cambodia 52,177 11.4833 104.95
11 Phumi Veal Sre, Cambodia 44,381 10.9808 104.778
12 Kampong Speu, Cambodia 33,342 11.4533 104.521
13 Koh Kong, Cambodia 33,245 11.6153 102.984
14 Prey Veng, Cambodia 33,190 11.4868 105.325
15 Suong, Cambodia 30,111 11.9118 105.658
16 Smach Mean Chey, Cambodia 29,440 11.5466 103.036
17 Stung Treng, Cambodia 25,111 13.5259 105.968
18 Tbeng Meanchey, Cambodia 24,491 13.8073 104.98
19 Svay Rieng, Cambodia 24,067 11.0878 105.799
20 Sisophon, Cambodia 23,329 13.5859 102.974
21 Kampot, Cambodia 22,802 10.6104 104.181
22 Kratie, Cambodia 20,086 12.4881 106.019
23 Kampong Thom, Cambodia 20,062 12.7111 104.889
24 Lumphat, Cambodia 19,316 13.4915 106.98
25 Samraong, Cambodia 18,805 14.1818 103.518
26 Pailin, Cambodia 17,961 12.849 102.609
27 Banlung, Cambodia 17,111 13.7394 106.987
28 Krong Kep, Cambodia 11,769 10.4829 104.317
29 Sen Monorom, Cambodia 8,055 12.4558 107.188

Cambodia: Phnom Penh

According to Abbreviation Finder, the capital of Cambodia is called Phnom Penh. It can be compared to the big cities in Southeast Asia. The city is located in the southwest of Cambodia, on the Tonle Sap, which is a tributary of the great Mekong River. This means that even small ships can easily reach the capital. Cambodia’s important international airport is also located here. A university and the country’s economic center are also in Phnom Penh.

Countries neighboring Cambodia