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Capital: Kampong Chhnang
Region: Central
Area: 5,521 km2
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Population: 487,993
Density: 75.6/km2
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| Kampong Chhang, Baribaur , Kampong Tralach , Rolea Piear, Teuk Phos, Kampong Laeng, Samaki Mean Chei , Chol Kiri |
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| General Information
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Kompong Chhnang Province is located located in the center of Cambodia between 10o14'-12o38' longitudes and 104o10'-104o51' latitudes and is one of the five provinces around the Tonle Sap. The province borders Kampong Cham Province to the east, KampongSpeu and Kandal Provinces to the south, Pursat Province to the west and Kampong Thom Province to the north. The total area of the province is 552,100 ha, of which 136,000 ha is agricultural land.
The province comprises eight districts, 69 communes and 546 villages. The total population of the province is 487,993. Of the eight districts, six have fishing lots in the Tonle Sap area, these being Kampong Tralarch, Chol Kiri, Rolea Phhear, Kampong Leang, Boribo and Kampong Chhnang. The province is also home to a famous attraction called Kang Rey Mountain, which is visited by national and international tourists. Moreover, Kampong Chhnang is the province known to have the most plentiful fresh water fish in the Tonle Sap
The province is covered by 1/3 of forest and mountains equivalent to 35,000 ha. Unfortunately, the forest is severely damaged by civil unrest, encroachment for land tenure, uncontrolled logging, high population growth. The main industries of this province are fishing and rice growing, as well as pottery. With its green paddy fields, rivers and sugar palm-lined horizons, Kampong Chhnang is a wonderful place to spend a few lazy days and take in the sights of the traditional Cambodian way of life.
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