Battambang city (Khmer: ក្រុងបាត់ដំបង) is the capital city of Battambang province in northwestern Cambodia.
Battambang is the second-largest city in Cambodia with a population of over 250,000. Founded in the 11th century by the Khmer Empire, Battambang is well known for being the leading rice-producing province of the country. For over 500 years, it was the main commercial hub of Siam's Eastern Provinces, though it was always populated by a mix of ethnic Thai, Lao, Chinese and Cambodians. Still today Battambang is the main hub of the Northwest connecting the entire region with Phnom Penh and Thailand, and as such it’s a vital link to Cambodia.
The city is situated by the Sangker River, a tranquil, small body of water that winds its way through Battambang Province providing its nice picturesque setting. As with much of Cambodia, the French Colonial architecture is an attractive bonus of the city. It is home to some of the best-preserved, French colonial architecture in the country.
The province is subdivided into 13 districts, 96 communes, and 741 villages
The province is subdivided into 13 districts, 96 communes, and 741 villages
- 0201 Banan - បាណន់
- 0202 Thma Koul - ថ្មគោល
- 0203 Battambang - ក្រុងបាត់ដំបង
- 0204 Bavel - បវេល
- 0205 Ek Phnom - ឯកភ្នំ
- 0206 Moung Ruessei - ម៉ោងឬស្សី
- 0207 Rotanak Mondol - រតនមណ្ឌល
- 0208 Sangkae - សង្កែ
- 0209 Samlout - សំឡូត
- 0210 Sampov Loun - សំពៅលូន
- 0211 Phnum Proek - ភ្នំព្រឹក
- 0212 Kamrieng - កំរៀង
- 0213 Koas Krala - កោះក្រឡ
