Kampong Speu province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kampong Speu
កំពង់ស្ពឺ
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| Kampong Speu Province ខេត្តកំពង់ស្ពឺ |
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A flooded field in Kampong Speu
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Map of Cambodia highlighting Kampong Speu
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| Country |  Cambodia |
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| Provincial status | 1907 | |
| Capital | Chbar Mon | |
| Subdivisions | 1 municipality; 7 districts | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7,017 km2 (2,709 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 11th | |
| Population
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| • Total |  877,523 |
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| • Rank | 8th | |
| • Density | 125/km2 (320/sq mi) | |
| • Density rank | 11th | |
| Time zone | UTC+07:00 (ICT) | |
| Dialing code | +855 | |
| ISO 3166 code | KH-5 | |
Kampong Speu is a province in Cambodia. It is located in the southwestern part of the country. The province shares borders with several other provinces, including Pursat and Kampong Chhnang to the north, and Kampot to the south. Its capital city is Chbar Mon.
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What Does the Name Mean?
The name Kampong Speu comes from the Khmer words for "starfruit port" or "starfruit harbor." In Khmer, kampong means "port" or "harbor." This word actually comes from the Malay word for "village." Speu is the Khmer word for "starfruit," which is a type of fruit.
How Kampong Speu is Organized
Kampong Speu province is divided into smaller areas to help manage it. It has 7 districts and 1 municipality. These areas are then split into 87 smaller sections called communes.
| ISO code | District | Khmer | Population (2019) |
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| 05-01 | Basedth | ស្រុកបរសេដ្ឋ | 136,971 |
| 05-02 | Chbar Mon Municipality | ក្រុងច្បារមន | 50,359 |
| 05-03 | Kong Pisei | ស្រុកគងពិសី | 145,476 |
| 05-04 | Aoral | ស្រុកឱរ៉ាល់ | 39,544 |
| 05-05 | Oudong | ស្រុកឧដុង្គ | 145,311 |
| 05-06 | Phnom Sruoch | ស្រុកភ្នំស្រួច | 104,438 |
| 05-07 | Samraong Tong | ស្រុកសំរោងទង | 182,774 |
| 05-08 | Thpong | ស្រុកថ្ពង | 63,328 |
What People Do There
The economy in Kampong Speu includes factories, such as the Wing Star Shoes factory. This factory makes sports shoes for brands like Asics. Sometimes, workers at the factory have raised concerns about their pay and working conditions.
Places to Visit
Phnom Aural
Phnom Aural is the tallest mountain peak in Cambodia. It stands about 1,813 meters (or around 5,948 feet) tall. This mountain is part of the Cardamom Mountains. To help protect the many different plants and animals that live there, the Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary was created. You can find this mountain in the Aoral District of Kampong Speu province.
Oudong
Oudong is a historic area located near the mountain Phnom Oudong. It is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of Cambodia's current capital, Phnom Penh. For over 250 years, until 1866, Oudong was the royal home and the capital city of Cambodia. Many old tombs of kings and queens from different centuries are found on top of the mountain.
Kirirom National Park
Kirirom National Park is a beautiful natural area in Kampong Speu. It is known for its pine forests, waterfalls, and cool climate. It's a great place for hiking and enjoying nature. The park is home to various wildlife and offers stunning views. One of its popular spots is the Chambok waterfall.
Images for kids
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A flooded field in Kampong Speu
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Map of Cambodia highlighting Kampong Speu
