Largest Cities in Cambodia

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Cambodia Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Largest Cities - Cambodia

1 Phnom Penh 22 2,129,371
2 Takeo 19 843,931
3 Siem Reap 24 139,458
4 Battambang 29 119,251
5 Paoy Paet 25 98,934
6 Dangkao 22 76,421
7 Kampong Chhnang 03 75,244
8 Mittakpheap 28 71,082
9 Sihanoukville 28 71,082
10 Preaek Prasab 09 64,466
11 Kampong Cham 02 61,750
12 Anlong Veaeng 27 56,927
13 Pursat 12 52,476
14 Ta Khmau 07 52,066
15 Phumĭ Yoŭl Toŭng 19 44,395
16 Phumĭ Véal Srê 19 44,270
17 Bavet 18 43,783
18 Kandoeng 19 33,827
19 Mondul Seima 08 33,591
20 Smach Mean Chey 08 33,591
21 Koh Kong 08 33,591
22 Kampong Speu 04 33,231
23 Kampong Leav 14 33,079
24 Prey Veng 14 33,079
25 Suong 31 30,000
26 Phumĭ Véal Tônsay 04 25,168
27 Stung Treng 17 25,000
28 Boeng Kak Pir 22 24,937
29 Tbeng Meanchey 13 24,380
30 Svay Rieng 18 23,956
31 Sisophon 25 23,218
32 Chrang Chamreh Muoy 22 22,911
33 Dar 31 22,898
34 Kampot 21 22,691
35 Phumĭ Tnaôt 05 21,727
36 Pailin 30 21,660
37 Kratié 09 19,975
38 Kampong Thom 05 19,951
39 Lumphat 23 19,205
40 Samraong 27 18,694
41 Mémót 31 17,061
42 Phum Buon 23 17,000
43 Phum Bei 23 17,000
44 Pa Chon Thum 23 17,000
45 La Pou 23 17,000
46 Tharang Chong 23 17,000
47 Phum Pir 23 17,000
48 Aekapheap 23 17,000
49 Ou Chum 23 17,000
50 Banlung 23 17,000
51 Phum Ânlŭng Vĭl 29 16,479
52 Snuol 09 16,473
53 Yeang 24 16,177
54 Phumĭ Âmpĭl Leu 02 16,110
55 Ângk Tasaôm 19 16,026
56 Ou Bei Choan 25 15,351
57 Veal Sbov 22 14,481
58 Ou Char 29 14,182
59 Boeng Kak Muoy 22 13,861
60 Phumĭ Ânhchaeum 31 13,832
61 Tăng Krâsăng 05 12,895
62 Ampil Pram Daeum 29 12,822
63 Ou Ruessei 09 12,709
64 Krong Kep 26 11,658
65 Otdam Souriya 19 11,295
66 Phumĭ Ângkôr Borei 19 11,134
67 Andoung Khmaer 21 10,514
68 Khnach Romeas 29 10,508
69 Rung 31 10,039
70 Ou Smach 27 9,854
71 Angkor Sar 14 9,851
72 Preaek Khsay Kha 14 9,668
73 Svay Rumpea 04 9,496
74 Anlong Thnaot 12 9,451
75 Tœ̆k L’ák 22 9,334
76 Koun Sat 21 9,277
77 Damrei Phong 09 9,130
78 Preaek Saman 09 8,876
79 Ou Svay 27 8,846
80 Roka Khnaor 31 8,790
81 Phumĭ Khchau 02 8,711
82 Angkoul 26 8,629
83 Kampong Trabaek 14 8,255
84 Ŏdŏngk 05 8,000
85 Sen Monorom 10 7,944
86 Yeang Dangkum 25 7,849
87 Tuek Kraham 13 7,809
88 Pongro 09 7,725
89 Phumĭ Tnaôt Chŭm 05 7,652
90 Khŭm Ângkôr Ban 02 7,651
91 Khŭm Ânsaông 14 7,641
92 Tuŏl Tumpung 22 7,584
93 Ampov Prey 07 7,538
94 Ou Krasar 26 7,400
95 Areaks Tnaot 02 7,389
96 Angkor Meas 21 7,108
97 Chealea 02 6,981
98 Damrei Choan Khla 05 6,976
99 Ph’av 02 6,967
100 Andoung Thma 28 6,833

The largest cities in Cambodia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Phnom Penh leads with a population of 2,129,371, followed by Takeo and Siem Reap. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 22 dominates the top 10 with 2 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Phnom Penh's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 22 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 17,000 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 3,330,945.

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