Kampong Cham
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City in Kampong Cham, Cambodia
Kampong Cham is the capital city of Kampong Cham Province in southeastern Cambodia. It is the 12th largest city in Cambodia with a population of 61,750 people (2021) and is located on the Mekong River. Kampong Cham is 124 kilometers northeast from the national capital Phnom Penh. It takes about 2.5 hours to travel from Phnom Penh to Kampong Cham and vice-versa by boat or a motorized vehicle on asphalt road.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 118,242
- Coordinates
- 11.993, 105.463
- Timezone
- Asia/Phnom_Penh
- Elevation
- 20 m
Overview of Kampong Cham
Travellers heading to Cambodia will find Kampong Cham, a medium-sized town. Records put its population near 118,242. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on culture, nature and adventure. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Kampong Cham
Culture in Kampong Cham
(15)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Cathedrals as culture options here. In all, 15 activities are recorded in this category. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kampong Cham.
Nature in Kampong Cham
(8)Kampong Cham records Forest, Geological Formations, Natural Places, Nature and Nature Reserves under nature. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Kampong Cham. 8 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Adventure in Kampong Cham
(5)Looking for adventure? Kampong Cham has Abseiling, Adventure, Boat Rides, Escape Room and Off Road Trails. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kampong Cham's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Kampong Cham
(5)Our data lists Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting, Surf and Swimming as water sports options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Kampong Cham's own activity tags.
Wellness in Kampong Cham
(5)The wellness shortlist for Kampong Cham: Farms, Ranches, Therms, Turkish Baths and Wellness. It is a direct read of Kampong Cham's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Kampong Cham
(4)Our data lists Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events as nightlife options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kampong Cham's own activity tags.
Sports in Kampong Cham
(3)On the sports side, Kampong Cham offers Biking, Hunting and Slopes. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Kampong Cham. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Kampong Cham
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Kampong Cham viable all year.
Getting there & around
Kampong Cham pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Asia/Phnom_Penh on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Kampong Cham that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kampong Cham known for?
- Travellers associate Kampong Cham with culture, nature and adventure. It sits in Cambodia and counts about 118,242 residents.
- What can you do in Kampong Cham?
- Kampong Cham is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Cathedrals, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Kampong Cham?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Kampong Cham viable all year.
- Where is Kampong Cham located?
- Kampong Cham belongs to Cambodia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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