Kampong Thom Geography


Kampong Thom Geography

Kampong Thom is a province located at the central point of the Kingdom of Cambodia. The province has a total land area of 15,061square kilometres divided into 8 districts, 81 communes and 737 villages. The province borders in the North with Preah Vihear and Siem Reap, to the East with Kratie, to the South with Kampong Cham and to the West with Kampong Chhnang. 

The province is divided into two parts: 

- Eastern part of National Road 6: Covers 70% surface consisting of forests and plateaus, which are rich in natural resources for a good and profitable agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry. 

- Western part of National Road 6: Covers 30% surface consisting of plain area extending to the famous Tonle Sap Lake. This area is one of the best areas in Cambodia for rice cultivation and fishing to support the needs of the province and to additionaly export them to other areas or Countries. Two of the three core areas in Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve are located in Kampong Thom: Boeng Chhmar (14,560 hectares), and Stung Saen (6,355 hectares).

Find Out More Related Tours

Where to Stay In Banteay Meanchey

Where to Stay In Banteay Meanchey

There are many small hotels and guesthouse in Banteay Meanchey and it is ...

More Detail
Kampong Speu Climate

Kampong Speu Climate

Kampong Speu Climate, Climate: Cambodia has sun almost year round. The ...

More Detail
Introduction To Kep

Introduction To Kep

Introduction To Kep, Kep City is a municipality in Cambodia with the ...

More Detail
Stung Treng Geography

Stung Treng Geography

Stung Treng Geography, Stung Treng province, which covers an area of ...

More Detail
Siem Reap Weather & Climates

Siem Reap Weather & Climates

Siem Reap Weather & Climates, The country has a tropical climate - warm ...

More Detail
What to See In Pursat

What to See In Pursat

What to See In Pursat, Pursat's own bamboo trains - much less ...

More Detail