Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh Sunset – by Dmitry A. Mottl
City Information
Phnom Penh, also spelled as Pnom Penh or Phom Penh or Khmer Phnum Penh, is the capital and the largest city of Cambodia. It is the center of security, politics, economics, cultural heritage, and diplomacy of the country.
Phnom Penh has a total area of 678.5 square kilometer. The city is located in the south-central part of the country, at the confluence of the Basăk (Bassac), Sab, and Mekong river systems. These rivers provide attractive freshwater and ecosystems for the city. The total population of the city is approximately 1,952,000.
Administrative Areas in Phnom Penh Municipality by District and Commune
The main products from Phnom Penh include textiles, clothing and shoes. Furthermore, Phnom Penh is considered the nation's goods distribution center and the most important tourist city of the country. Most of the government agencies of Cambodia are located in Phnom Penh.
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A Dress Shop in Phnom Penh - by Indochina Charm Travel
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A Footwear Factory in Phnom Penh - by AFP
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All Year Climate & Weather Averages in Phnom Penh
| High Temp: |
35 |
°C |
| Low Temp: |
22 |
°C |
| Mean Temp: |
29 |
°C |
| Humidity: |
68 |
% |
| Precipitation: |
134.9 |
mm |
| Annual Rainfall: |
1618.5 |
mm (per year) |
| Dew Point: |
22 |
°C |
| Wind: |
11 |
km/h |
| Pressure: |
1010 |
mbar |
| Visibility: |
10 |
km |
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Time Zone:
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia (GMT+7)
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Currency:
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The Cambodian Riel (KHR)
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Dialing Code:
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+855 23
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Public Airport:
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Phnom Penh International Airport (IATA: PNH, ICAO: VDPP)
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- United Nations. 2018. The World's Cities in 2018. [Online]. [15 January 2019]. Available from: https://www.un.org/ |
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Top Attractions:
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The Central Market (Phsar Thmey), Phnom Penh's largest local market - by E-architect
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The Independence Monument - by Lonely Planet
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The National Museum - by Culture Trip
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| Cherng Erk Kill or the Khmer Rouge Killing Fields - by the Killing Fields Museum of Cambodia |
The Royal Palace - by Culture Trip |
Wat Phnom - by Viator |
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Night Market - by Tripadvisor
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The Russian Market or Toul Tom Poung, - by Cambodia Asia Life
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Riverside, or Sisowath Quay, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - by Marissa Carruthers/ Culture Trip
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Sister City Agreement:
M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Kep Chuktema, Governor of Phnom Penh signed Agreement on the Establishment of Sister - City Relationship Between the Phnom Penh Capital City of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration of the Kingdom of Thailand on 4 January 2013 in Phnom Penh.
Leader: Khuong Sreng, Governor (as of January 2024)
Website: http://phnompenh.gov.kh/
Download : Agreement on The Establishment of Sister-City (Eng-Khmer) และ Agreement on the Establishment of Sister-City (Thai)
Consequences Activities after Signing on the Agreement
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Date |
Activities |
Venue |
Link Photos/Vdo Album |
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4 January 2013 |
M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Kep Chuktema, Governor of Phnom Penh signed Agreement on the Establishment of Sister - City Relationship Between the Phnom Penh Capital City of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration of the Kingdom of Thailand. |
Phnom Penh |
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| 2 |
15 - 17 February
2016 |
The representatives of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) participated in SOM Lower Mekong Tourism City Mayor Summit Tourism City Mayor Summit. |
Bangkok |
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| 3 |
28 August -
1 September 2015 |
The representatives of International Affairs Division of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Ms. Khema Khon, the representative of Phnom Penh had a discussion on cooperation between Bangkok and Phnom Penh and the cooperative programs in the future. |
Bangkok |
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9 - 11 August 2016 |
The youth representatives of Bangkok together with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials participated in Lower Mekong Sub - Region Tourism Youth Ambassador. |
Phnom Penh |
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21 - 23 December 2016 |
The delegation of Bangkok led by Mrs. Wanvilai Promlakano, Deputy Governor of Bangkok attended the 4th Lower Mekong Tourism Cities Mayors Summit in order to present and exchange experiences in tourism promotion. |
Phnom Penh |
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12 - 16 March 2018 |
Ms. Phan Sopheaknita and Ms. Khema Khon, the representatives of the Municipality of Phnom Penh participated in Sister City Senior Officials Seminar on International Cooperation). |
Bangkok |
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| 7 |
22 - 24 April 2019 |
The representatives of Phnom Penh participated in Senior Officials Meeting: SOM. |
Bangkok |
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| 8 |
26 - 28 June 2019 |
Phnom Penh delegation led by Mr. Nuon Pharat, Vice Governor of Phnom Penh attended the 7th Meeting of the Governors/ Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2019. |
Bangkok |
https://bmc.go.th/en/bangkok-metropolitan-council-representatives-attended-the-meeting-of-the-capital-leaders-of-asean-member-countries |
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11 October 2022 |
Mr. Khuong Sreng, Governor of Phnom Penh together with delegates from Phnom Penh and Thailand - Cambodia Friendship Association paid a courtesy call on Governor of Bangkok. |
Bangkok |
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| 10 |
1 - 2 December 2022 |
Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok and the BMA delegation attended the ASEAN Mayors’ Forum (AMF 2022) and the Meeting of Governors/Mayors of ASEAN Capitals (MGMAC 2022).
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Phnom Penh |
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As of January 2024
