Chol Kiri District
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Chol Kiri District is a district (srok) in the east of Kampong Chhnang Province, in central Cambodia
. The district capital is Chol Kiri town located around 8 kilometres south of the provincial capital of Kampong Chhnang by road. Chol Kiri District is the eastern most district of Kampong Chhnang. The district shares a border with Kampong Thom and Kampong Cham provinces to the east. Most of the district is lowing lying floodplain
and the Tonlé Sap
river runs through the district roughly from north to south. This proximity to the river and the lack of high land make Chol Kiri one of the most flood prone districts in the country. The Kampong Chhnang Department of Development has estimated that both Chol Kiri and Kampong Leaeng districts are flooded for six months of the year and that after the floodwaters have receded drinking water sources are left contaminated.
The district has virtually no significant road infrastructure and all settlements are located along the Tonle Sap river and various smaller tributaries. Chol Kiri District is one of the smallest districts in Kampong Chhnang province by land area and only Kampong Chhnang District
is smaller. It also has the smallest district population in the province due to its small size, flooded landscape and lack of road transport infrastructure. Two small tertiary roads run to Chol Kiri town from National Highway 6
in Batheay District in Kampong Cham Province.
of Kampong Thom to the north east. The eastern border of the district is shared with Batheay district of Kampong Cham province. To the south the district shares a border with Kampong Tralach
district. The western border of the district joins with Rola B'ier District and Kampong Chhnang district which surrounds the provincial capital.
) and 26 villages (phum). The Chol Kiri district governor reports to His Excellency Touch Marim, the Governor of Kampong Chhnang. The following table shows the villages of Chol Kiri district by commune.
in the district is 96.3%, with slightly 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 Chol Kiri town located around 8 kilometres south of the provincial capital of Kampong Chhnang by road. Chol Kiri District is the eastern most district of Kampong Chhnang. The district shares a border with Kampong Thom and Kampong Cham provinces to the east. Most of the district is lowing lying floodplain
Floodplain
A floodplain, or flood plain, is a flat or nearly flat land adjacent a stream or river that stretches from the banks of its channel to the base of the enclosing valley walls and experiences flooding during periods of high discharge...
and the Tonlé Sap
Tonlé Sap
The Tonlé Sap is a combined lake and river system of major importance to Cambodia.The Tonlé Sap is the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia and is an ecological hot spot that was designated as a UNESCO biosphere in 1997....
river runs through the district roughly from north to south. This proximity to the river and the lack of high land make Chol Kiri one of the most flood prone districts in the country. The Kampong Chhnang Department of Development has estimated that both Chol Kiri and Kampong Leaeng districts are flooded for six months of the year and that after the floodwaters have receded drinking water sources are left contaminated.
The district has virtually no significant road infrastructure and all settlements are located along the Tonle Sap river and various smaller tributaries. Chol Kiri District is one of the smallest districts in Kampong Chhnang province by land area and only Kampong Chhnang District
Kampong Chhnang District
Kampong Chhnang District is a district in the centre of Kampong Chhnang Province in central Cambodia. This is classed as an urban district and the provincial capital Kampong Chhnang lies within the district. The town is also the capital of the district. The district is quite small and encompasses...
is smaller. It also has the smallest district population in the province due to its small size, flooded landscape and lack of road transport infrastructure. Two small tertiary roads run to Chol Kiri town from National Highway 6
National Highway 6 (Cambodia)
National Highway 6 or National Road No.6 is one of the national highways of Cambodia. At long, it connects the capital of Phnom Penh with Banteay Meanchey....
in Batheay District in Kampong Cham Province.
Location
Chol Kiri district lies in the east of the province and shares a border with Kampong Thom and Kampong Cham provinces. Reading from the north clockwise, Chol Kiri borders with Kampong Leang district to the north and north west and Baray DistrictBaray District
Baray is a district within Kampong Thom Province, in central Cambodia. According to the 1998 census of Cambodia, it had a population of 159,586.-References:...
of Kampong Thom to the north east. The eastern border of the district is shared with Batheay district of Kampong Cham province. To the south the district shares a border with Kampong Tralach
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...
district. The western border of the district joins with Rola B'ier District and Kampong Chhnang district which surrounds the provincial capital.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 5 communes (khumKHUM
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...
) and 26 villages (phum). The Chol Kiri district governor reports to His Excellency Touch Marim, the Governor of Kampong Chhnang. The following table shows the villages of Chol Kiri 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) |
|---|---|
| Chol Sar | Kampong Khlanh, Tonle Krau, Ruessei Dangkuoch, Preaek Trab, Kampong Ba Srov |
| Kaoh Thkov | Bat Trang, Kaoh Lot, Kaoh Slaeng, Peam Popech, Ta Mol Leu, Kaoh Thkov, Ta Mol Kraom, Kor Chrum, Dang Tong, Peam Chrey |
| Kampong Os | Kampong Ous, Kien Ta Ma, Thmei, Preaek Chhdaor, Trasek Chrum, Along Ak |
| Peam Chhkaok | Peam Chhkaok, Anlong Metrei, Phlong, Kbal Kanlang |
| Prey Kri | Prey Kri Tboung, Kaoh Thum, Prey Kri Cheung, Chum Pea, Ta Kan, Tomnob |
Demographics
According to the 1998 Census, the population of the district was 28,300 persons in 4,918 households in 1998. This population consisted of 13,883 males (49.1%) and 14,417 females (50.9%). With a population of under 30,000 people, Chol Kiri has by far the smallest district populations in Kampong Chhnang province. The average household size in Chol Kiri is 5.8 persons per household, which is significantly larger 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 96.3%, with slightly more females than males.