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Area: 13,814 sq km
Population: 642,932
Density: 41
Distict: 8
Commune: 81
Village: 737
Kampong Thom is located 162km north of Phnom Penh Capital along National Road No 6 to Siem Reap Province. Kampong Thom is one of the five province surrounding Tonle Sap Lake. It is Cambodia's second largest province. At the geographical heart of the country, it is home to some of Cambodia's most splendid cultural and natural heritage. Halfway between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Kampong Thom town is situated on the bands of the Saen River. It is easy to reach from either direction and is and inviting starting point to explore some of the country's most alluring tourism highlights. Kampong Thom is unspoilt Cambodia at its very best. Sambo Prei Kuh is one the Khmer civilization and historical sites. It is close to Stoeng Sen (Sen Stream), 35 km northeast of Kampong Thom Town. There are more than a hundred temples built in the 7th century by King Isanvarman I. It was a former Khmer Capital City. | Source: Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Cambodia |
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