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Kampong Speu Province

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AT A GLANCE

Kampong Speu Province in facts

  • TypeProvince
  • CapitalChbar Mon
  • Population877,5232019
  • Area7,017 km²
Map: Natural Earth (public domain) · Open in the world map
All geographic & statistical details (15)
Density
125 people per km²
World region
Asia · South-eastern Asia
Share of Cambodia’s area
3.9% of Cambodia
Share of Cambodia’s people
4.9% of Cambodia
Official language
Khmer
National anthem
"Nokoreach" (Royal Kingdom) · Chuon Nat/F. Perruchot and J. Jekyll
Currency
Riel
Calling code
+855
Drives on the
right
ISO 3166-2 code
KH-5
Time zone
UTC+7
Location
11.4°N, 104.5°E
Distance from Phnom Penh
50 km (straight line)
Neighbouring regions
7

Facts: Wikidata Q652867, retrieved 1 November 2026. Figures can change; check the source for the latest. Location, time zone and distances are worked out by The Landlore from Wikidata coordinates and the IANA time zone database.

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