Sameakki Mean Chey District
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Sameakki Mean Chey District is a district (srok) in the south of Kampong Chhnang Province, in central Cambodia
. The district capital is Sameakki Mean Chey town located on the rail line some 52 kilometres south of the provincial capital of Kampong Chhnang by road. The district shares a border with Kandal
and Kampong Speu provinces to the south. The National Railway line from Phnom Penh
to Sisophon
runs through the district crossing roughly from north to south.
The district has access to significant transport infrastructure and National Highway 5
which runs from Phnom Penh
to Poipet
forms the south eastern border of the district. Three smaller provincial roads cross the district from the National highway to the rail line running roughly east to west. National Road 138 starts at Kampong Tralach town and runs across the district to its terminus at Chleb in Tuek Phos district. Numerous smaller tertiary roads run either to the nearby national railway line or to the National highway.
to give state owned land to the poorest families in the district. Under the project, 732 families in Sameakki Meanchey and 561 families in Phnom Srouch district in Kampong Speu Province will receive grants of state land for housing and agriculture. In total, the social land concessions cover 2,800 hectares with 1,513 ha in Sameakki Meanchey and 1,300 ha in Phnom Srouch.
to the north east. The eastern border of the district is shared with Kampong Tralach district
. To the south the district shares a border with Odongk
and Thpong districts of Kampong Speu province. The western border of the district joins with Tuek Phos district of Kampong Chhnang.
) and 85 villages (phum). The Sameakki Mean Chey district governor reports to His Excellency Touch Marim, the Governor of Kampong Chhnang. The following table shows the villages of Sameakki Mean Chey district by commune.
in the district is 89.6%, with significantly more females than males.
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
. The district capital is Sameakki Mean Chey town located on the rail line some 52 kilometres south of the provincial capital of Kampong Chhnang by road. The district shares a border with Kandal
Kandal Province
Kandal is a province of Cambodia. Its capital is Ta Khmao town . The province completely surrounds, but does not include, the national capital Phnom Penh...
and Kampong Speu provinces to the south. The National Railway line from Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Phnom Penh has been the national capital since the French colonized Cambodia, and has grown to become the nation's center of economic and industrial activities, as well as the center of security,...
to Sisophon
Sisophon
Sisophon is the provincial capital of Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia. The city separates Cambodia's National Highway 5 and National Highway 6. Serei Saophoan is difficult to pronounce, so often the area is written transliterated as "Sisophon", even on Cambodian signs...
runs through the district crossing roughly from north to south.
The district has access to significant transport infrastructure and National Highway 5
National Highway 5 (Cambodia)
National Highway 5 or National Road No.5 is one of the national highways of Cambodia. With a length of , it connects the capital of Phnom Penh with Thailand....
which runs from Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Phnom Penh has been the national capital since the French colonized Cambodia, and has grown to become the nation's center of economic and industrial activities, as well as the center of security,...
to Poipet
Poipet
Poipet is a Cambodian town on the Cambodia/Thailand border, in Ou Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey Province. It is a key crossing point between the two countries, and also extremely popular as a gambling destination as gambling is popular, but illegal in Thailand...
forms the south eastern border of the district. Three smaller provincial roads cross the district from the National highway to the rail line running roughly east to west. National Road 138 starts at Kampong Tralach town and runs across the district to its terminus at Chleb in Tuek Phos district. Numerous smaller tertiary roads run either to the nearby national railway line or to the National highway.
Social land concessions
Sameakki Mean Chey is one of two sites chosen for a 1.5 million dollar project funded by the Japan Social Development Fund through the World BankWorld Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
to give state owned land to the poorest families in the district. Under the project, 732 families in Sameakki Meanchey and 561 families in Phnom Srouch district in Kampong Speu Province will receive grants of state land for housing and agriculture. In total, the social land concessions cover 2,800 hectares with 1,513 ha in Sameakki Meanchey and 1,300 ha in Phnom Srouch.
Location
Sameakki Mean Chey district lies in the south of the province and shares a border with Kandal and Kampong Speu provinces. Reading from the north clockwise, Sameakki Mean Chey borders with Tuek Phos district to the north and Rolea B'ier DistrictRolea B'ier District
Rolea B'ier District is a district in the center of Kampong Chhnang Province, in central Cambodia. The district capital is Rolea B'ier, a town located 5 kilometres south of the provincial capital of Kampong Chhnang by road. The district is surrounded by other Kampong Chhnang districts and in turn...
to the north east. The eastern border of the district is shared with Kampong Tralach district
Kampong Tralach District
Kampong Tralach District is a district in the south east of Kampong Chhnang Province, in central Cambodia. The district capital is Kampong Tralach town located 37 kilometres south of the provincial capital of Kampong Chhnang by road. The district shares a border with Kandal province to the south...
. To the south the district shares a border with Odongk
Odongk District
Odongk District is a district located in Kampong Speu Province in central Cambodia.-Administration:Odongk District is subdivided into 15 communes -References:...
and Thpong districts of Kampong Speu province. The western border of the district joins with Tuek Phos district of Kampong Chhnang.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 9 communes (khumKHUM
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) and 85 villages (phum). The Sameakki Mean Chey district governor reports to His Excellency Touch Marim, the Governor of Kampong Chhnang. The following table shows the villages of Sameakki Mean Chey district by commune.
| Khum KHUM KHUM is a commercial Freeform music radio station in Ferndale, California, broadcasting to Humboldt County, Mendocino County, as well as Eureka, California, Arcata, California, and Humboldt State University on 104.7 FM. KHUM also broadcasts on translator K282AD 104.3 FM... (Communes) | Phum (Villages) |
|---|---|
| Chhean Laeung | Chrak Tnaot, Traeng, Royeas, Trapeang thma, Srae Ruessei, Krang Samraong, Anlong Pring, Chuonh Chit |
| Khnar Chhmar | Voat, Trapeang Srangae, Chrey Kaong Lech, Chrey Kaong Kaeut, Thma Sa, Khnar Kandal, Tradak Pong |
| Krang Lvea | Thnal, Krang Lvea, Ou Kakhob, Chres, KhnaTey Mouk, Ta Krong, Thlok Roleung, Chumteav Chreaeng, Tang Kruos Lech, Tang Kruos Kaeut |
| Peam | Tang Poun, Krang Doung, Chanva riel, Srae Andoung, Ta Kaev, Krang Beng, Svay Kambet, Chrab Kantuot, Krang Kantoul, Chrak Sdach, Chrak Kov, Serei Vong |
| Sedthei | Chamkar Svay, Spean Pou, Thlok Ruessei, Boeng Leach, Khnach, Krang Siem, Angkrong, Voat Sedthei, Peareach, Doun Kaev |
| Svay | Trapeang Buon, Chamkar, Hangs Chhuk, Trapeang Thma, Tuol Pongro, Svay Pok, Kyang Tboung, Khyang Cheung, Krasang Pul, Pou Ritthi Krai, Thmei, Chonloat Dai, Svay Ph'aem |
| Svay Chuk | Kngaok pong, Trapeang Pring, Damnak Pring, Trapeang Mtes, Tang Krang, Krang Srama, Trapeang Tumloab, Prey Nheam, Tang Khley, Chrak Sangkae |
| Tbaeng Khpos | Roleang, Neang Mealea, Veal Ta King, Thmei, Tbaeng Khpos, Srae Mkak, Meanok Lech, Meanok Kaeut, Ra |
| Thlok Vien | Thlok Vien, Srae Krau, Tang Tbaeng, Chhuk, Spean Daek, Toap Baoh, Praklout |
Demographics
According to the 1998 Census, the population of the district was 57,170 persons in 11,660 households in 1998. This population consisted of 27,014 males (47.3%) and 30,156 females (52.7%). With a population of over 50,000 people, Sameakki Mean Chey has an average district population for Kampong Chhnang province. The average household size in Sameakki Mean Chey is 4.9 persons per household, which is lower than the rural average for Cambodia (5.2 persons). The sex ratioSex ratio
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. The primary sex ratio is the ratio at the time of conception, secondary sex ratio is the ratio at time of birth, and tertiary sex ratio is the ratio of mature organisms....
in the district is 89.6%, with significantly more females than males.