Tuek Phos District
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Tuek Phos District is a district (srok) in the west of Kampong Chhnang Province, in central Cambodia
. The district capital is Tuek Phos
town located on the rail line some 28 kilometres south west of the provincial capital of Kampong Chhnang by road. The district shares a border with Pursat and Kampong Speu provinces to the west. The National Railway line from Phnom Penh
to Sisophon
runs through the district entering in the south and exiting in the north west.
The eastern side of the railway line crossing the district has access to significant road infrastructure and is quite well populated. To the west of the railway there are few settlements and the foothills of Phnom Aural
rise in the north west, although the peak itself is just over the border in Pursat Province. The northwestern edge of the district forms part of the Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary
. National Road 53
from Kampong Chhnang town to Romeas
terminates in the district as does National Road 138 from Kampong Tralach to Cheab. National Road 142
begins at Tuek Phos
town and runs south west to Spean Dach in Kampong Speu province. Numerous smaller tertiary roads run from the national railway line to the National highway.
of Pursat to the north. The eastern border of the district is shared with Baribour and Rolea B'ier
districts. To the south the district shares a border with Sameakki Mean Chey district
. The western border of the district joins with Thpong and Aoral districts of Kampong Speu and Phnum Kravanh district
of Pursat.
in Pursat
and Kampong Chhnang provinces. The massive concession includes most of the land area of Tuek Phos district.The company is now trying to sell the entire 176,000 hectare Kampong Chhnang land concession through an internet real estate listing by a Singapore-based holding company as a potential bio-diesel plantation.
) and 67 villages (phum). The Tuek Phos district governor reports to His Excellency Touch Marim, the Governor of Kampong Chhnang. The following table shows the villages of Tuek Phos district by commune.
in the district is 90.2%, 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 Tuek Phos
Tuek Phos (town)
Tuek Phos is a small town and capital of Tuek Phos District in Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia....
town located on the rail line some 28 kilometres south west of the provincial capital of Kampong Chhnang by road. The district shares a border with Pursat and Kampong Speu provinces to the west. 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 entering in the south and exiting in the north west.
The eastern side of the railway line crossing the district has access to significant road infrastructure and is quite well populated. To the west of the railway there are few settlements and the foothills of Phnom Aural
Phnom Aural
Phnom Aural is the tallest peak in Cambodia. It is 1,813 meters tall .It is in the eastern part of the Cardamom Mountains...
rise in the north west, although the peak itself is just over the border in Pursat Province. The northwestern edge of the district forms part of the Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary
Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary
Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in Phnom Aural, east of Cardamom Mountains in western Cambodia.- External :*...
. National Road 53
National Road 53 (Cambodia)
National Road 53 is a national road of Cambodia. It connects the city of Kampong Chhnang with the town of Romeas in Kampong Chhnang Province. The road is connected to National Highway 5 via National Road 141 which links it to Prey Khmer town....
from Kampong Chhnang town to Romeas
Rôméas
Phumĭ Phsa Rôméas is a small town in Tuek Phos District in Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.The town is connected to Kampong Chhnang in the north by National Road 53. The National Road 142 begins to the south-west of the town and connects it to National Road 138.The town is also connected by the...
terminates in the district as does National Road 138 from Kampong Tralach to Cheab. National Road 142
National Road 142 (Cambodia)
National Road 142 is a national road of Cambodia. The National Road 53 joins the NR 142 at the town of Romeas in Kampong Chhnang Province. The road is connects the town to National Highway 138.-References:*...
begins at Tuek Phos
Tuek Phos (town)
Tuek Phos is a small town and capital of Tuek Phos District in Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia....
town and runs south west to Spean Dach in Kampong Speu province. Numerous smaller tertiary roads run from the national railway line to the National highway.
Location
Tuek Phos district lies in the west of the province and shares a border with Pursat and Kampong Speu provinces. Reading from the north clockwise, Tuek Phos borders with Krakor districtKrakor District
Krakor District is a district in Pursat Province, Cambodia. The district capital is Krakor town located 25 kilometres west of the provincial capital at Pursat town.-Location:...
of Pursat to the north. The eastern border of the district is shared with Baribour and Rolea B'ier
Rolea 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...
districts. To the south the district shares a border with Sameakki Mean Chey district
Sameakki Mean Chey District
Sameakki Mean Chey District is a district 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...
. The western border of the district joins with Thpong and Aoral districts of Kampong Speu and Phnum Kravanh district
Phnum Kravanh District
Phnum Kravanh district is a district in Pursat Province, Cambodia. In English the name translates to the Cardamom Mountains.-Location:Phnum Kravanh shares a border with Veal Veang district to the west and Koh Kong, Kampong Speu and Kampong Chhnang provinces to the south. Bakan and Sampov Meas...
of Pursat.
Land conflict
On the 8th January, 2000 Pheapimex Co. Ltd was granted two large land concessions covering a total of 315,028 hectares to grow eucalyptusEucalyptus
Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of flowering trees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Members of the genus dominate the tree flora of Australia...
in Pursat
Pursat
Pursat is the capital of Pursat Province, Cambodia. Its name derived from a type of tree.- Notes :...
and Kampong Chhnang provinces. The massive concession includes most of the land area of Tuek Phos district.The company is now trying to sell the entire 176,000 hectare Kampong Chhnang land concession through an internet real estate listing by a Singapore-based holding company as a potential bio-diesel plantation.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 8 communes (khumKHUM
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) and 67 villages (phum). The Tuek Phos district governor reports to His Excellency Touch Marim, the Governor of Kampong Chhnang. The following table shows the villages of Tuek Phos 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... (Commune) | Phum (Villages) |
|---|---|
| Akphivoadth | Srae Ta Chey, Trapeang Reang, Ssrae Prich, Srae Khtum, Tuek Chum, Ropeak, Damreb, Trapeang Pring, Baek Chak |
| Chieb | Chi Prang, Tumnob Thmei, Boeng Steng, Tang Thnong, Kaoh Kandal, Chhak Kandaol, Kouk Penh, Toap Ta Lat, Ssae Robang, Ta Nai, Kos Khtum |
| Chaong Maong | Chaong Maong, Doun Mau, Khsaet, Thmei, Peareang, Svay Chek, Aleangkae, Trapeang Chum |
| Kbal Tuek | Krasang Doh Laeung, Doung Sla, Tang Khsach, Tang Khya, Ngoy, Chipuk, Moung, Prey Chhrao, Thnal Keng, Khvit Toul Khliang |
| Khlong Popok | Trapeang Krabau, Yout, Khlong Popok, Ta Kab, Kraoy Voat, Trapeang Chrey, Boeng Steng |
| Krang Skear | Krang Skear, Tuol Samraong, Phnum Ta Sam, Chan Trak, Trapeang Mlu, Kdol, Krang Skear Tboung, Chambak Prasat |
| Tang Krasang | Chambak Kantreanh, Tbaeng Khpos, Chas, Kouk Nang, Krang Ta Mom, Srae Uk, Romeas, Kouk Puoch, Veal Sbov, Thmei, Tang Krasang, Krang Ma |
| Toul Khpos | Roka Tong, La, Voat, Trapeang Smach, Srae Chan, Slaeng, Rolung |
Demographics
According to the 1998 Census, the population of the district was 45,950 persons in 9,416 households in 1998. This population consisted of 21,789 males (47.4%) and 24,161 females (52.6%). With a population of over 45,000 people, Tuek Phos has an average district population for Kampong Chhnang province. The average household size in Tuek Phos 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 90.2%, with significantly more females than males.