Banteay Meanchey Province

Banteay Meanchey is a province in northwestern Cambodia divided into nine administrative districts, including the towns of Poipet and Serei Saophoan. The region consists mainly of flat terrain with some hilly areas.

The province was established as a separate administrative unit in 1988 when it split from Battambang. It contains several temples dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, including the Banteay Chhmar complex.

Buddhist temples and monasteries function as important community centers throughout the province, where most residents practice Buddhism intertwined with traditional Khmer customs.

The Poipet International Border Checkpoint serves as the main entry point between Cambodia and Thailand for both commerce and travelers. Visitors should expect the crossing to be busy at peak times with potential delays in processing.

The O'Neang Special Economic Zone, established in 2006, contains multiple factories producing textiles and packaging materials for export to international markets. This industrial zone has transformed the local economy and created work opportunities for thousands of residents.

Location: Cambodia

Inception: 1993

Capital city: Sisophon

Shares border with: Battambang Province, Oddar Meanchey Province, Siem Reap Province, Buri Ram, Sa Kaeo

GPS coordinates: 13.75000,103.00000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03