Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Phnom Penh is the capital and most populous city of Cambodia. It has been the national capital since 1865 and has grown to become the nation's primate city and its political, economic, industrial, and cultural centre. The city's name derives from Wat Phnom, a Buddhist temple, and Lady Penh, the city's founder. It sits at the confluence of the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers, and is the start of the Bassac River. It is also the seat of Cambodia's monarchy, based at the Royal Palace.
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Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+7 · 13 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Main language
- Khmer
- On the map
- 11.56° N, 104.93° E
Near Phnom Penh
- Kampong Cham · 76 km away
- Kampong Thom · 128 km away
- Krong Kaeb · 131 km away
- Kratie · 158 km away
- Phu Quoc · 175 km away
- Cai Be · 178 km away
More of Cambodia
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Where to stay
TRIBE Phnom Penh Post Office
9.8/10 · 906 reviews
SUN & MOON, Riverside Hotel
9.8/10 · 458 reviews
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh
9.6/10 · 377 reviews
Poulo Wai Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
9.6/10 · 310 reviews
Plantation Urban Resort & Spa
9.4/10 · 5265 reviews
The Pavilion
9.4/10 · 2954 reviews
Jungle Addition
9.4/10 · 1748 reviews
Luxcity Hotel & Apartment
9.4/10 · 1105 reviews
Parc21 Luxury Boutique Hotel
9.4/10 · 701 reviews
Raffles Hotel Le Royal
9.4/10 · 682 reviews