Pursat Province facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pursat Province ខេត្តពោធិ៏សាត់
Province
Sompove Meas Island
Map of Cambodia highlighting Pursat
Country	Cambodia
Provincial status	1907
Capital	Pursat
Area
• Total	12,692 km2 (4,900 sq mi)
Population  (2019 census)
• Total	411,759
• Density	32/km2 (80/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Dialing code	+855
ISO 3166 code	KH-15
Districts	6

Pursat is a province located in Cambodia. Its main city, which is also its capital, is called Pursat.

This province is found between the large Tonlé Sap lake and the Cardamom Mountains. The Pursat River flows right through the middle of the province. Pursat is also one of the nine provinces that are part of the Tonlé Sap Biosphere Reserve. This reserve helps protect the natural environment around the lake. You can also find Wat Bakan here, which is thought to be one of the oldest active pagodas (Buddhist temples) in Cambodia.

What Are Pursat's Main Areas?

The province of Pursat is divided into different parts for easier management. It has six main areas called districts and one special area called a municipality. These areas help organize the province.

Districts of Pursat Province

• Bakan
• Kandieng
• Krakor
• Phnum Kravanh
• Talou Sen Chey
• Veal Veang

Pursat Municipality

• Pursat Municipality is the main city area.