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Banlung, Cambodia

Ratanakiri · Cambodia

Banlung is a small city in Ratanakiri, Cambodia with a population of 17,000. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

17,000 Population 55/sq mi density
1,037 ft Elevation 316 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
94.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Phnom Penh Timezone

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About Banlung

Banlung

Banlung is the capital of Ratanakiri Province in northeastern Cambodia, and is 636 kilometres from the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh. Ratanakiri Province borders Vietnam and Laos. Banlung had been previously known as Banlung district before it officially gained town status. The town has a population of around 17,000 and the surrounding district has a population of 23,888.

People

Population17,000
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain94.8 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Population17,000
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Coordinates13.7394°, 106.9873°
TimezoneAsia/Phnom_Penh
Country🇰🇭 Cambodia
State / ProvinceRatanakiri
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation94.8 inches (2,409 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Banlung

Banlung is a small city in Cambodia (Ratanakiri) with a population of 17,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Phnom_Penh.

Climate in Banlung

Banlung has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2381 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 14.6° / 32.6° 9.9
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 15.2° / 36.4° 5.2
Mar 27.5°C / 82°F 18° / 38.5° 20.9
Apr 29.2°C / 84°F 20.6° / 40.3° 55.9
May 28.7°C / 84°F 22.6° / 40.5° 266.4
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 23.1° / 35.5° 284.9
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 22.4° / 34.9° 468.7
Aug 26.8°C / 80°F 22.4° / 35.1° 447.6
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 22.6° / 35.3° 440.2
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 20.6° / 33.9° 277.2
Nov 25.4°C / 78°F 18.4° / 33.4° 77.2
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 14.9° / 31.9° 27.1
Banlung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Cambodia avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area309.4 sq mi (801.2 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates13.7394°N, 106.9873°W
TimezoneAsia/Phnom_Penh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.8"
150% above Cambodia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 21.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Kalmaegi (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 3 229 km
2022 Noru Category 2 256 km
2020 Molave Category 1 238 km
2017 Damrey Category 2 214 km
2013 Nari Category 1 264 km
2009 Ketsana Category 2 238 km
2006 Xangsane Category 2 207 km
2004 Chanthu Category 1 186 km
2001 Lingling Category 2 197 km
1997 Fritz Category 1 254 km
1995 Zack Category 3 195 km
1995 Yvette Category 1 296 km
1993 Kyle Category 2 116 km
1993 Lola Category 2 214 km
1989 Cecil Category 1 290 km
1984 Agnes Category 2 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 10.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 14.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 21.2 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 19.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 17.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in
December 74°F (24°C) 0.5 in

Banlung has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 94.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (21.2") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Banlung

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Samdach Ov Samdach Mae High School
Bouthong Tesanlong Primary School
Labanseak High School
Ezra Vogel Special Skill School
Asean Bridge International School
Tribal School of Foreign Languages
BBU University
Krou Yeung Center
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Radio Stations near Banlung

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Banlung

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cultural Center

Farmers Markets in Banlung

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Phsar

Hotels in Banlung

15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

3$Homestay​&Trekking​ Tours
Bamboo House
Banlung​ reggae​ Homestay​
Golden Pearl Hotel
Kim Morakat Hotel
Lake Side Hotel
Malika resort
Ratanakiri Hotel
S.N Boeung Kom San
sol chheng
Sovann Kiri Hotel
Terre Rouge
Tree Top Ecolodge
Tribal Hotel
Yeakloam Hotel

Restaurants in Banlung

26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2brother
Alôha Pizza
Bamboo Restaurant
Banlung​ Reggae​ Bar​ and​ Restaurant​
Banlung​ Reggae​ Bar​ and​ Restaurant​
Bophapnun
Café Alee
Coconut Shake
Dong duong
Everest
Everest Indian Restaurant
Food Stalls
Friends Bar & Grill
Khmer Hotpot Restaurant
Local Khmer Restaurant
Local Khmer Restaurant
Paradise Restaurant
Pizza House Restaurant
Ratanak Lina Restaurant
Seoul 7 Level Spicy Soup
Sona​Trekking​& Reggae​ Bar​ and​ Restaurant​
Ta Nam Restaurant
The corner
The courtyard guest house and restaurant
The Plant bar and café
The Plant bar and café

Cafes in Banlung

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arabitia Cafe
Borines cafe
Coffee Today
Great coffee
Mey Mey
Mey Mey cafe
Phin filter place
The Crush Café
The Green Cake & Cafe

Bus Stations in Banlung

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heng Sokkhoeun Express
Minivan station
VET - Virak-Butham Express
រតនសម្បត្តិ

Gas Stations in Banlung

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KH #2627948746
KH #7155781985
Preng Yerng (House B Mom)
Sokimex
Tela
Total

Banks in Banlung

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acleda
Canadia Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Banlung

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Airports Near Banlung

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ratanakiri AirportRBEMedium Airport

Post Offices in Banlung

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cambodia Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Banlung

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Joseph Carholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Phnom_Penh

🇰🇭 About Cambodia

Capital Phnom Penh
Population 16,249,798
Area 181,040 km²
GDP (USD) $42,335,646,896
GDP per capita $2,430
HDI 0.600
Life expectancy 70.7 years
Internet users 60.7%
Urban population 40.6%
Currency KHR (Riels)
Languages Khmer
Calling code +855
TLD .kh
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Banlung

What is the population of Banlung?

Banlung has a population of 17,000 residents and is located in Cambodia. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 309.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Banlung?

Banlung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 94.8 inches.

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