Statistics
Area:	5,521 km²
Inhabitants:	417,693 (1998)
Pop. density:	75.6 inh./km²
ISO 3166-2:	KH-4
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The province is subdivided into 8 districts

• 0401 Baribour
   
• 0402 Chol Kiri
   
• 0403 Kampong Chhnang
   
• 0404 Kampong Leaeng
   
• 0405 Kampong Tralach
   
• 0406 Rolea B'ier
   
• 0407 Sameakki Mean Chey
   
• 0408 Tuek Phos

TONLE SAP

In June and November the Tonle Sap River changes direction. In June, with monsoon rains swelling the Mekong, excess water is pushed into the Tonle Sap that then drains back upstream into the lake, flooding the surrounding low plains. By monsoon's end, in November, the pressure is relieved and the Tonle Sap reverses course and returns to the direction of flow expected of it.

However, the waters of this, the largest of Southeast Asian lakes, take several more months before they begin to recede, and it is not until February that Tonle Sap Lake begins its return to normal size. The mud banks created by the flooding are extremely fertile, and local rice farmers have developed a deepwater rice that is unique to this area.

The months of flooding also encourages the growth of huge fish stocks and other aquatic life, that become extremely easy to catch once the waters begin to reside. Fishing families string nets and bamboo traps across the lake's mouth and the numerous fish can almost be plucked from the water. The Tonle Sap Lake's level drops so fast that it catches out many of its inhabitants, and it is not unlikely to see fisherman picking their catch from the trees

One particularly interesting lake dweller is the Elephant Fish, which has developed the ability to last for several hours out of water, in case the fast receding waters leave it stranded in the mud. This fish is an Asian delicacy and can fetch as much as US$60 in a Singapore restaurant.

By the end of May the lake has returned to its original size - just in time for the June monsoons to turn the tide of the waters all over again.

PHNOM ROAP BAT RESORT

Is the cultural and natural resort locating at An Dong Chrey village, An Dong Snay commune, Ro Lea Pha Ear District in 12-Kilometers distance form the provincial town or 103-Kilometers distance from Phnom Penh by the National Road N.5.

PHNOM SAN TOUCH RESORT

Is the natural resort locating at San Touch village, Sre Thmey Commune, Ro Lea Pha Ear District in three Kilometer distance from the provincial town or 94-Kilometer distance from Phnom Penh.

PHNOM KRANG ROMEAS RESORT

Is the natural resort having big trees with cool Shadow and fresh air, and locates between Sre Thmey commune and Svay Chrum Commune, Ro Lea Pha Ear district in two-Kilometer distance from the provincial town of Kampong Chhnang or 13-Kilometer distance from Phnom Penh by the National Road No 5.

PHNOM TA REACH

Is the natural and historical site related to the Pol Pot time (1977-197). The site is located at Phnom Touch village, Pong Ro Commune, Ro Lea Pha Ear District in 10-Kilometer distance from the provincial town or 101-Kilometer distance from Phnom Penh by the National Road No 5

OTHER INTERESTING PLACES

Phnom Neang Kang Rey

Classification: Nature Wildlife Preserves
Location: Trabek Village, Trangil Commune, KomPong Leng District
Accessibility: 14km (1h) From Provincial Town

Phnom Ta Ind

Classification: Nature Wildlife Preserves
Location: Trapang Anchang Village, Svay Chrom Commmune, Ralebiar District
Accessibility: 3km (3mn) From Provincial Town

Phnom Ta Pi

Classification: Historical Sites and Buildings
Location: Phnom Tepi Village, Komponghao Commune, Kompong Leng District
Accessibility: 10km (1h) From Provincial Town

Prasat Sult Tey

Classification: Historical Sites and Buildings
Location: Prasat Village, Da Commune, kompong Leng District
Accessibility: 27 km (1h:30mn) From Provincial Town

Phnom Da

Classification: Nature Wildlife Preserves
Location: Da Village, Da Commune, Kompong Leng District
Accessibility: 28 km (1h:45mn) From Provincial Town

Dek Dol fishing lot

Classification: Activities Related to Recreational Fishing
Location: Dek Dul Village, Phsa Chhnang Commune, Ralea B'ier District
Accessibility: 3km (10mn) From Provincial Town