Phnom Srok District
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Phnom Srok District is a district (srok) in the east of Banteay Meanchey Province, in north-western Cambodia
. The district capital is Phnom Srok
town located around 52 kilometres north east of the provincial capital of Sisophon by road. Phnom Srok District is the eastern-most district of Banteay Meanchey. The district shares a border with both Siem Reap Province and Oddar Meanchey Province to the east. There are no major roads within the district and it is quite isolated.
The district can be accessed by road from Sisophon (52 km) or Siem Reap (city) (70 km). Though there are no major roads, numerous tertiary roads run through from the district centre to the nearby districts of Kralanh, Chong Kal, Svay Chek and Preah Net Preah. The district encompasses significant wetlands and the large Democratic Kampuchea
era reservoir of Ang Trapaing Thmor
. Due to its relative isolation, these wetlands are home to numerous rare and endangered bird species and 10,000 hectares within the district has been declared a nature reserve for the preservation of these species.
(Grus antigone sharpii). Prior to the discovery of the crane at Trapaing Thmor, there were thought to be fewer than 1,000 of the birds left alive in the world.
, the Governor of Banteay Meanchey. The following table shows the villages of Phnom Srok district by commune.
) and 55 villages (phum). According to the 1998 Census, the population of the district was 45,251 persons in 8,675 households in 1998. This population consisted of 21,768 males (48.1%) and 23,483 females (51.9%). With a population of over 45,000 people, Phnom Srok has one of the smallest district populations in Banteay Meanchey province. Only Malai District is smaller. The average household size in Phnom Srok is 5.2 persons per household, which is exactly the same as the rural average for Cambodia (5.2 persons). The sex ratio
in the district is 92.7%, 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 Phnom Srok
Phnom Srok (town)
Phnom Srok is a town and seat of Phnom Srok District in Banteay Meanchey Province in north-western Cambodia. It is located 52 kilometres north-east of Sisophon....
town located around 52 kilometres north east of the provincial capital of Sisophon by road. Phnom Srok District is the eastern-most district of Banteay Meanchey. The district shares a border with both Siem Reap Province and Oddar Meanchey Province to the east. There are no major roads within the district and it is quite isolated.
The district can be accessed by road from Sisophon (52 km) or Siem Reap (city) (70 km). Though there are no major roads, numerous tertiary roads run through from the district centre to the nearby districts of Kralanh, Chong Kal, Svay Chek and Preah Net Preah. The district encompasses significant wetlands and the large Democratic Kampuchea
Democratic Kampuchea
The Khmer Rouge period refers to the rule of Pol Pot, Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, Son Sen, Khieu Samphan and the Khmer Rouge Communist party over Cambodia, which the Khmer Rouge renamed as Democratic Kampuchea....
era reservoir of Ang Trapaing Thmor
Ang Trapaing Thmor
The Ang Trapaing Thmor Crane Sanctuary is a protected area of Cambodia on the site of a large Khmer Rouge irrigation project built during the 1970s. The sanctuary was gazetted on the 1st of January, 1999 and covers an area of 10,250 hectares. The reserve was set aside to protect the rare Eastern...
. Due to its relative isolation, these wetlands are home to numerous rare and endangered bird species and 10,000 hectares within the district has been declared a nature reserve for the preservation of these species.
Ang Trapaing Thmor
Located in the centre of the district, the Ang Trapaing Thmor Crane Sanctuary is a protected area which was gazetted on the 1st of January, 1999. The sanctuary covers an area of 10,250 hectares and is found at 13° 52' 7"N, 103° 18' 4"E. The reserve was set aside to protect the rare Eastern Sarus CraneSarus Crane
The Sarus Crane is a large non-migratory crane found in parts of the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia. The tallest of the flying birds, standing at a height of up to 1.8 m , they are conspicuous and iconic species of open wetlands...
(Grus antigone sharpii). Prior to the discovery of the crane at Trapaing Thmor, there were thought to be fewer than 1,000 of the birds left alive in the world.
Location
Phnom Srok district lies in the east of the province and shares a border with Siem Reap and Oddar Meanchey Provinces. Reading from the north clockwise, Phnom Srok borders with Banteay Ampil and Chong Kal districts of Oddar Meanchey province to the north. The eastern border of the district is shared with Srei Snam and Kralanh districts of Siem Reap province. The Sreng River also forms part of the district boundary towards the east. To the south the district shares a border with Preah Net Preah District of Banteay Meanchey. The western border of the district joins with Svay Chek and Thmor Pouk districts also of Banteay Meanchey.Administration
Mr. Kim Chhoung is the Governor of Phnom Srok district. He reports to His Excellency Oung OuenOung Ouen
Oung Ouen is a Cambodian politician. He is the governor of Banteay Meanchey province.In 2008 he expressed concerns about Thai deployments along 150 kilometers of his border, west of Preah Vihear Temple, the initial site of a military standoff that began on July 15.-References:...
, the Governor of Banteay Meanchey. The following table shows the villages of Phnom Srok 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) |
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| Nam Tau Nam Tau Nam Tau may refer to:*Nam Tau, Cambodia - a commune and village in Banteay Meanchey province in western Cambodia.*Nantou, Shenzhen , China... |
Rongvean, Thmei Khang Tboung, Thmei Khang Cheung, Kouk Yeang, Kouk Chas, Chrab, Kantuot, Nam Tau, Pongro, Samraong, Khnang, Thnong Khang Tboung, Thnong Khang Cheung, Slaeng, Ta Kong, Yeang Otdam, Ampel Kaong, Kung Seim |
| Paoy Char Paoy Char Paoy Char is a khum of Phnom Srok District in Banteay Meanchey Province in western Cambodia.-Villages:* Paoy Snuol* Paoy Char* Trapeang Thma Tboung* Trapeang Thma Cheung* Trapeang Thma Kandal* Paoy Ta Ong* Sambuor* Pongro... |
Paoy Snuol, Paoy Char, Trapeang Thma Tboung, Trapeang Thma Cheung, Trapeang Thma Kandal, Paoy Ta Ong, Sambuor, Pongro |
| Phnom Dei Phnom Dei Phnom Dei is a khum of Phnom Srok District in Banteay Meanchey Province in western Cambodia.-Villages:* Phnom Dei* Ponley* Kouk Seh* Thnal Dach* Bos Sbov* Trapeang Prei* Kamping Puoy* Spean Kmeng* Trang* Khchay... |
Phnom Dei, Ponley, Kouk Seh, Thnal Dach, Bos Sbov, Trapeang Prei, Kamping Puoy, Spean Kmeng, Trang, Khchay |
| Ponley Ponley Ponley is a khum of Phnom Srok District in Banteay Meanchey Province in western Cambodia.-Villages:* Ta Vong* Ponley* Svay Sa* Svay Khmau* Kouk Ta Sokh* Pou Roam Bon... |
Ta Vong, Ponley, Svay Sa, Svay Khmau, Kouk Ta Sokh, Pou Roam Bon |
| Spean Sraeng Rouk Spean Sraeng Rouk Spean Sraeng Rouk is a khum of Phnom Srok District in Banteay Meanchey Province in western Cambodia.... |
Mukh Chhneang, Spean, Kouk Char, Kandaol, Pongro |
| Srah Chik Srah Chik Srah Chik is a khum of Phnom Srok District in Banteay Meanchey Province in western Cambodia.-Villages:* Moat Srah* Srah Chhuk Khang Lech* Srah Chik* Kouk Kraol* Kouk Rumchek* Kouk Ta Reach* Kandal Khang Lech* Kandal Khang Kaeut... |
Moat Srah, Srah Chhuk Khang Lech, Srah Chik, Kouk Kraol, Kouk Rumchek, Kouk Ta Reach, Kandal Khang Lech, Kandal Khang Kaeut, Srah Chhuk Khang Kaeut |
Demographics
The district is subdivided into 6 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 55 villages (phum). According to the 1998 Census, the population of the district was 45,251 persons in 8,675 households in 1998. This population consisted of 21,768 males (48.1%) and 23,483 females (51.9%). With a population of over 45,000 people, Phnom Srok has one of the smallest district populations in Banteay Meanchey province. Only Malai District is smaller. The average household size in Phnom Srok is 5.2 persons per household, which is exactly the same as the rural average for Cambodia (5.2 persons). The sex ratio
Sex 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 92.7%, with slightly more females than males.