Doun Penh
ខណ្ឌដូនពេញ
District (Khan)
The Royal Palace, located in Chey Chumneas
The Royal Palace, located in Chey Chumneas
Doun Penh is located in Cambodia
Doun Penh
Doun Penh
Coordinates: 11°34′32″N 104°55′13″E / 11.57561°N 104.92025°E / 11.57561; 104.92025
Country Cambodia
ProvincePhnom Penh
Area
 • Total7.44 km2 (2.87 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)[1]
 • TotalIncrease 155,069
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code12200
Geocode1202

Doun Penh or Daun Penh (Khmer: ដូនពេញ, Donpénh [dounpɨɲ], lit. "Grandmother Penh") is a major district (khan) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Many major businesses in Phnom Penh like Sorya Shopping Center and Mokod Pich Jewelry Enterprise are located here. The district has an area of 7.44 km2 (2.87 sq mi). According to the 2019 census of Cambodia, it had a population of 155,069.[2]

The district is the commercial hub of Phnom Penh, marked by the Central Market with its unique art deco architecture and several major roads which emanate from and pass near the market. The district is subdivided into 11 sangkats and 134 kroms.

Administration

No. Sangkat Postal Code
1 Srah Chak 12201
2 Wat Phnom 12202
3 Phsar Chas 12203
4 Phsar Kandal I 12204
5 Phsar Kandal II 12205
6 Chey Chumneas 12206
7 Chaktomuk 12207
8 Phsar Thmey I 12208
9 Phsar Thmey II 12209
10 Phsar Thmey III 12210
11 Boeng Reang 12211

Places of interest

Education

In 2014, due to the large numbers of schools in the areas, there are congestion problems when the schools dismiss classes.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "General Population Census of the Kingdom of Cambodia 2019 – Final Results" (PDF). National Institute of Statistics. Ministry of Planning. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  2. ↑ "General Population Census of the Kingdom of Cambodia 2019 – Final Results" (PDF). National Institute of Statistics. Ministry of Planning. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  3. 1 2 Wilkins, Emily (2014-03-22). "When School is Out, Streets Clog in Phnom Penh". Cambodia Daily. Retrieved 2020-05-15.


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