Kandal Province

Kandal is a province in Cambodia covering flat agricultural lands and wetlands positioned near Phnom Penh. The Mekong and Bassac rivers flow through the region and support rice farming, fishing, and water-based transportation.

From 1618 to 1866, Oudong served as Cambodia's royal capital before the power shifted to Phnom Penh. This move marked a turning point in the country's political geography.

Buddhist temples and pagodas shape the landscape, with many traditional sites like Ang Kor Chey showing five-peaked architecture and wooden bridges over water ponds. These religious places are everyday gathering spots for locals and show how Buddhism shapes daily life here.

The region is flat and easy to travel through, with many waterways serving as natural routes. Visiting is best during the dry season when road conditions are more stable.

The province surrounds Phnom Penh completely like a ring, separating the capital from the rest of Cambodia. Yet it maintains its own administration in Ta Khmau, making it an important bridge between urban and rural life.

Location: Cambodia

Inception: 1907

Capital city: Ta Khmau

Elevation above the sea: 10 m

Shares border with: Kampong Cham Province, An Giang, Phnom Penh, Takéo Province, Kampong Speu Province, Kampong Chhnang Province, Prey Veng Province

GPS coordinates: 11.46667,104.93333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08