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Phnom Penh overview
Phnom Penh (orange) and the other large cities of Cambodia
Phnom Penh lies in Cambodia at 11.56°N, 104.92°E, about 20 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Phnom_Penh (UTC+7); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Cambodia: the next largest cities are Takeo (843,931), Siem Reap (139,458), Battambang (119,251). Together, the three largest cities hold 14.1% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Ta Khmau, about 10 km away, followed by Kampong Speu (45 km).
Cambodia as a whole has a live population of 18,111,759 (+1.1% a year) and ranks #73 of 238 countries — see the Cambodia population page for the full statistics and the Cambodia atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Phnom Penh
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ta Khmau Kandal | 10 km | 52,066 |
| Kampong Speu Kampong Speu Province | 45 km | 33,231 |
| Prey Veng Prey Veng | 45 km | 33,079 |
| Takeo Takeo | 65 km | 843,931 |
| Kampong Cham Kampong Cham | 76 km | 61,750 |
| Kampong Chhnang Kampong Chhnang | 81 km | 75,244 |
| Suong Tboung Khmum | 90 km | 30,000 |
| Svay Rieng Svay Rieng | 110 km | 23,956 |
Largest cities in Cambodia
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phnom PenhCapital | Phnom Penh | 1,573,544 |
| 2 | Takeo | Takeo | 843,931 |
| 3 | Siem Reap | Siem Reap | 139,458 |
| 4 | Battambang | Battambang | 119,251 |
| 5 | Paoy Paet | Banteay Meanchey | 98,934 |
| 6 | Kampong Chhnang | Kampong Chhnang | 75,244 |
| 7 | Sihanoukville | Preah Sihanouk | 73,036 |
| 8 | Preaek Prasab | Kratie | 64,466 |
| 9 | Kampong Cham | Kampong Cham | 61,750 |
| 10 | Anlong Veaeng | Ŏtâr Méanchey | 56,927 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh has about 1,573,544 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Phnom Penh the capital of Cambodia?
Yes — Phnom Penh is the national capital of Cambodia.
How big is Phnom Penh compared with the rest of Cambodia?
Its 1,573,544 residents are 8.7% of the 18,111,759 people living in Cambodia today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Phnom Penh?
In Cambodia, at latitude 11.56 and longitude 104.92, 20 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Ta Khmau (10 km), Kampong Speu (45 km), Prey Veng (45 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Phnom Penh Population 2026 — Cambodia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/cambodia/phnom-penh/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/cambodia/phnom-penh/">Phnom Penh Population 2026 — Cambodia</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.