Kampong Thom Province Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Kampong Thom Province ខេត្តកំពង់ធំ
Province
Sambor Prei Kuk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the symbol of the province
Map of Cambodia highlighting Kampong Thom
Country	Cambodia
Provincial status	1907
Capital	Steung Saen Municipality
Area
• Total	13,814 km² (5,334 sq mi)
Population (2019 census)
• Total	677,260
• Density	49/km² (130/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Dialing code	+855
ISO 3166 code	KH-6
Districts	8

Kampong Thom is a special area in Cambodia. It is known as a province. The main city here is called Steung Saen Municipality. This city sits right by the Stung Sen River.

The name Kampong Thom comes from the Khmer language. It means 'great port'. This name suggests it was once an important place for boats and trade.

A very important natural area, the Tonlé Sap Biosphere Reserve, is also found in this province. It helps protect many plants and animals.

Places in Kampong Thom

Kampong Thom province is divided into smaller parts. These parts help manage the area. There are 7 districts and 1 municipality here. A municipality is like a main city area.

Baray
Kampong Svay
Prasat Balangk
Prasat Sambour
Sandaan
Santuk
Steung Saen Municipality
Stoung

Nature and Farming

Kampong Thom is a place with lots of nature and farming. You can see many rice paddies here. These are fields where rice is grown. The province is also a big producer of cashews. Cashews are a popular type of nut.

The area has many irrigation canals. These canals help bring water to the farmlands. This is very important for growing crops like rice.

Sambor Prei Kuk

One of the most famous places in Kampong Thom is Sambor Prei Kuk. This is an ancient temple complex. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means it is a very important place for the whole world to protect.

Sambor Prei Kuk has many old temples. They show the history and culture of Cambodia. It is a symbol of the province.