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Takeo overview
Takeo (orange) and the other large cities of Cambodia
Takeo lies in Cambodia at 10.99°N, 104.79°E, about 12 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Phnom_Penh (UTC+7); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Phnom Penh (1,573,544) and larger than Siem Reap (139,458). The largest city in Cambodia is Phnom Penh with 1,573,544 people; the capital, Phnom Penh, has 1,573,544.
The national capital, Phnom Penh, is about 65 km away; the nearest large city is Ta Khmau, 58 km from Takeo.
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 Takeo
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ta Khmau Kandal | 58 km | 52,066 |
| Kampong Speu Kampong Speu Province | 59 km | 33,231 |
| Phnom PenhCapital Phnom Penh | 65 km | 1,573,544 |
| Kep Kep | 76 km | 35,990 |
| Kampot Kampot | 78 km | 22,691 |
| Prey Veng Prey Veng | 81 km | 33,079 |
| Svay Rieng Svay Rieng | 111 km | 23,956 |
| Kampong Cham Kampong Cham | 134 km | 61,750 |
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 Takeo?
Takeo has about 843,931 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Takeo the capital of Cambodia?
No. The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh (1,573,544 people), about 65 km away. Takeo is the 2nd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Takeo compared with the rest of Cambodia?
Its 843,931 residents are 4.7% of the 18,111,759 people living in Cambodia today. Phnom Penh is larger with 1,573,544 people.
Where is Takeo?
In Cambodia, at latitude 10.99 and longitude 104.79, 12 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Ta Khmau (58 km), Kampong Speu (59 km), Phnom Penh (65 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Takeo Population 2026 — Cambodia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/cambodia/takeo/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/cambodia/takeo/">Takeo 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.