Phum Bei, Cambodia

Ratanakiri · Cambodia

Phum Bei is a small city in Ratanakiri, Cambodia with a population of 17,000. Elevation: 935 ft (285 m). Average temperature: 79°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
935 ft Elevation 285 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
94.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Phnom Penh Timezone

Discover Phum Bei, Cambodia

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Phum Bei

Phum Bei

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
Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Population17,000
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Coordinates13.7372°, 106.9608°
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 Phum Bei

Phum Bei is a small city in Cambodia (Ratanakiri) with a population of 17,000. The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet (285 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 Phum Bei

Phum Bei 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
Phum Bei 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. Annual precipitation totals 94.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 935 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)

Geography

Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Area309.4 sq mi (801.2 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates13.7372°N, 106.9608°E
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 3 232 km
2022 Noru Category 2 257 km
2020 Molave Category 1 240 km
2017 Damrey Category 2 216 km
2013 Nari Category 1 265 km
2009 Ketsana Category 2 240 km
2006 Xangsane Category 2 207 km
2004 Chanthu Category 1 189 km
2001 Lingling Category 2 199 km
1997 Fritz Category 1 256 km
1995 Zack Category 3 198 km
1995 Yvette Category 1 299 km
1993 Kyle Category 2 118 km
1993 Lola Category 2 216 km
1989 Cecil Category 1 292 km
1984 Agnes Category 2 167 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

Phum Bei 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").

View full weather details →

Museums in Phum Bei

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cultural Center

Farmers Markets in Phum Bei

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Phsar

Monuments in Phum Bei

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buddha's place

Stadiums & Teams in Phum Bei

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Phum Bei

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ratanakiri AirportRBEMedium Airport

Explore Near Phum Bei

Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
View all →

Waterfalls Near Phum Bei

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Phum Bei.

Name Description
Cha Ong Waterfall

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Phum Bei.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Phum Bei

What is the population of Phum Bei?

Phum Bei 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 Phum Bei?

Phum Bei 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. Annual rainfall totals 94.8 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Phum Bei with another city:

Want every data point for Phum Bei?

The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.

Full City Profile