Kampong Cham Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kampong Cham Province
កំពង់ចាម
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View of Kampong Cham from Hanchey Temple
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Map of Cambodia highlighting Kampong Cham
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| Country |  Cambodia |
| Provincial status | 1 January 1885 |
| Capital | Kampong Cham Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,549 km2 (1,756 sq mi) |
| Population
(2019 census)
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| • Total |  895,763 |
| • Density | 197/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+07 |
| Dialing code | +855 |
| ISO 3166 code | KH-3 |
| Districts | 10 |
| Communes | 109 |
| Villages | 916 |
Kampong Cham is a province in Cambodia. A province is like a large region or state. The main city and capital of this province is also called Kampong Cham.
About Kampong Cham Province
Kampong Cham is an important part of Cambodia. It is known for its beautiful views and the mighty Mekong River that flows through it. The province has a long history, becoming an official province on January 1, 1885.
How the Province Changed
On December 31, 2013, Kampong Cham province was divided into two parts. This was done to create a new province. All the land west of the Mekong River stayed as Kampong Cham. The land on the east side of the river became a new province called Tboung Khmum Province.
Parts of Kampong Cham
Today, Kampong Cham province has 9 districts and 1 municipality (which is like a main city area). These smaller areas help manage the province.
Here are the districts and the municipality:
- Batheay
- Chamkar Leu
- Cheung Prey
- Kampong Cham Municipality
- Kampong Siem
- Kang Meas
- Koh Sotin
- Prey Chhor
- Srey Santhor
- Steung Trang
Images for kids
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Houses on the border of the Mekong river
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