Sisophon
CambodiaKH
City in Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia
Serei Saophoan is the capital and largest city of the Banteay Meanchey Province and the fourth most populous city in Cambodia. The city separates Cambodia's National Highway 5 and National Highway 6. Its administrative name is "Serei Sophon" as used by the government. The more commonly used name Sisophon is derived from the Thai pronunciation Si Sophon when it was under Thai rule. Another nickname "Svay" is used mainly by truck drivers, train drivers and workers transporting goods. The origin of the word "Svay" is unknown.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 678,033
- Coordinates
- 13.586, 102.974
- Timezone
- Asia/Phnom_Penh
- Elevation
- 15 m
Overview of Sisophon
Set in Cambodia, Sisophon is a sizeable city. About 678,033 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are nature, nightlife and culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Sisophon
Nature in Sisophon
(6)The nature shortlist for Sisophon: Geological Formations, Natural Places, Nature, Nature Reserves and Valleys. Everything listed here comes from what Sisophon is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Sisophon
(3)Nightlife in Sisophon covers Bars, Clubs and Disco. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Sisophon.
Culture in Sisophon
(2)Our data lists Art Galleries and Museums as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Sisophon's own activity tags.
Adventure in Sisophon
(1)Our data lists Escape Room as adventure options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Sisophon.
Family in Sisophon
(1)Family in Sisophon covers Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Sisophon's own activity tags.
Sports in Sisophon
(1)On the sports side, Sisophon offers Slopes. Everything listed here comes from what Sisophon is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Sisophon
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Sisophon stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Sisophon is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Phnom_Penh.
Similar destinations
Places near Sisophon that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sisophon known for?
- Sisophon, in Cambodia, is best known for nature, nightlife and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 678,033 residents.
- What can you do in Sisophon?
- Recorded activities in Sisophon include Geological Formations, Natural Places, Nature, Nature Reserves and Valleys. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Sisophon?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Sisophon stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Sisophon located?
- Sisophon is located in Cambodia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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