Pa Chon Thum, Cambodia

Ratanakiri · Cambodia

Pa Chon Thum is a small city in Ratanakiri, Cambodia with a population of 17,000. Elevation: 1,204 ft (367 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

17,000 Population 55/sq mi density
1,204 ft Elevation 367 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
99.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Phnom Penh Timezone

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About Pa Chon Thum

Pa Chon Thum

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 Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain99.0 in/yr
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Population17,000
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Coordinates13.7457°, 107.0657°
TimezoneAsia/Phnom_Penh
Country🇰🇭 Cambodia
State / ProvinceRatanakiri
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation99.0 inches (2,514 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pa Chon Thum

Pa Chon Thum is a small city in Cambodia (Ratanakiri) with a population of 17,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet (367 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Phnom_Penh.

Climate in Pa Chon Thum

Pa Chon Thum 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
Pa Chon Thum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 99.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Cambodia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Area309.4 sq mi (801.2 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates13.7457°N, 107.0657°E
TimezoneAsia/Phnom_Penh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.0"
160% above Cambodia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 22.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

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 3 220 km
2022 Noru Category 2 252 km
2020 Molave Category 1 231 km
2017 Damrey Category 2 208 km
2013 Nari Category 1 259 km
2009 Ketsana Category 2 232 km
2006 Xangsane Category 2 207 km
2004 Chanthu Category 1 177 km
2001 Lingling Category 2 188 km
1997 Fritz Category 1 249 km
1995 Zack Category 3 188 km
1995 Yvette Category 1 287 km
1993 Lola Category 3 209 km
1993 Kyle Category 2 109 km
1989 Cecil Category 1 285 km
1984 Agnes Category 2 157 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 14.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 22.7 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 20.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 17.6 in
October 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in

Pa Chon Thum has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Pa Chon Thum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cultural Center

Farmers Markets in Pa Chon Thum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Phsar

Stadiums & Teams in Pa Chon Thum

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Airports Near Pa Chon Thum

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ratanakiri AirportRBEMedium Airport

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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What is the population of Pa Chon Thum?

Pa Chon Thum 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 Pa Chon Thum?

Pa Chon Thum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 99.0 inches.

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