Stueng Trang District
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Stueng Trang district is a district (srok) located in Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia
. The district capital is Stung Trang town located around 30 kilometres directly north of the provincial capital of Kampong Cham
by road. Stueng Trang is a large border district in the north of the province located on the Mekong River. The district lies on the border between Kampong Cham and Kampong Thom and Kratie
provinces. It is the birthplace of Cambodia's Prime Minister, Samdech Hun Sen
.
The district is easily accessed by road or river from Kampong Cham city. The Beng Ket Rubber plantation covers much of the northern part of the district and a long stretch of the Mekong River is part of the district to midstream. Stung Trang town lies on National Road 222 which runs from Kampong Cham city to Chamkar Leu town.
of Kampong Thom to the north. The eastern border of the district is shared with Chhloung district
of Kratie. The Mekong river itself forms the southern border of the district to midstream and Krouch Chhmar and Kampong Siem districts lie south across the river. Chamkar Leu District
is on the south western boundary and Baray District
of Kampong Thom province forms the north western border.
) and 96 villages (phum). According to the 1998 Census, the population of the district was 107,425 persons in 20,996 households in 1998. With a population of over 100,000 people, Stueng Trang has one of the largest district populations in Kampong Cham province. The average household size in Stueng Trang is 5.1 persons per household, which is slightly lower than the rural average for Cambodia (5.2 persons). The sex ratio
in the district is 96.7%, with slightly more females than males.
, Samdech Hun Sen
was born in Peam Kaoh Sna commune, Stueng Trang district on Tuesday, August 5, 1952. He is one of the key leaders of the Cambodian People's Party
(CPP), which has governed Cambodia since the Vietnamese-backed overthrow of the Khmer Rouge
in 1979. He was a Khmer Rouge commander who escaped to Vietnam before 1979. He has a glass eye, the result of a wound sustained in fighting near Kampong Cham city in Tboung Khmom district during the Khmer Rouge offensive against major cities in April 1975.
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 Stung Trang town located around 30 kilometres directly north of the provincial capital of Kampong Cham
Kampong Cham (city)
Kampong Cham is the capital city of the Kampong Cham Province in eastern Cambodia. It is the third largest city in Cambodia with a population of 63,771 people and is located on the Mekong River. Kampong Cham is 124 kilometers northeast from Phnom Penh and can be reached by either boat or by...
by road. Stueng Trang is a large border district in the north of the province located on the Mekong River. The district lies on the border between Kampong Cham and Kampong Thom and Kratie
Kratié Province
Kratié or Kracheh is a province in northeastern Cambodia. It borders Stung Treng to the north, Mondulkiri to the east, Kampong Thom to the west, Kampong Cham and Vietnam to the south....
provinces. It is the birthplace of Cambodia's Prime Minister, Samdech Hun Sen
Hun Sen
Hun Sen is the current Prime Minister of Cambodia.He has been the sole leader of the Cambodian People's Party , which has governed Cambodia since the Vietnamese-backed overthrow of the Khmer Rouge in 1979...
.
The district is easily accessed by road or river from Kampong Cham city. The Beng Ket Rubber plantation covers much of the northern part of the district and a long stretch of the Mekong River is part of the district to midstream. Stung Trang town lies on National Road 222 which runs from Kampong Cham city to Chamkar Leu town.
Location
Stueng Trang district is a north central district of Kampong Cham Province and shares a border with two other provinces. Reading from the north clockwise, Stueng Trang shares a border with Santuk districtSantuk District
Santuk is a district within Kampong Thom Province, in central Cambodia. According to the 1998 census of Cambodia, it had a population of 58,434.- References :...
of Kampong Thom to the north. The eastern border of the district is shared with Chhloung district
Chhloung District
Chhloung District is a district of Kratié Province, Cambodia. Population figures for each commune follow.- Chhloung Commune :- Damrei Phong Commune :- Han Chey Commune :- Kampong Damrei Commune :- Kanhchor Commune :- Khsach Andaet Commune :...
of Kratie. The Mekong river itself forms the southern border of the district to midstream and Krouch Chhmar and Kampong Siem districts lie south across the river. Chamkar Leu District
Chamkar Leu District
Chamkar Leu District is a district of Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia. The district capital is Chamkar Leu town. The town is located at the junction of National Roads 71 and 222 around north east of the provincial capital at Kampong Cham city. The district is significant producer of rubber, both...
is on the south western boundary and Baray District
Baray 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 province forms the north western border.
Administration
The Stueng Trang district governor reports to His Excellency Hun Neng, the Governor of Kampong Cham. The following table shows the villages of Stueng Trang 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) |
|---|---|
| Areaks Tnaot | Areaks Tnaot, Lvea, Kilou Prampir, Kilou Dab, Beak Anlung |
| Dang Kdar | Santich Kaeut, Santich Lech, Santich Kandal, Chrey Hay, Srae Rumduol, Ta Ream, Sdau, Ou Pir, Thmey, Hungbromar |
| Khpob Ta Nguon | Ou Run, Anlong Samlei, Preaek Tok, Khpob Ta Nguon, Chheu Teu, Veal Bampong |
| Me Sar Chrey | Ou Leu, Kbal Ou, Bos Pou, Ou Beng, Trapeang Chhuk |
| Ou Mlu | Khtuoy Muoy, Khtuoy Pir, Khtuoy Bei, Khtuoy Buon, Stang Sakha, Ou Pralaoh, Ou Kab Moan, Ou Ruessei, Ou Ta Sek, Samraong, Pratong, Bet Thnu, Spongsakachas |
| Peam Kaoh Sna | Peam Krau, Peam Knong, Dei Leu, Tuol Roka, Dei Doh, Preaek Sangkae Kaeut, Preaek Sangkae Lech, Kaoh Kandal, Srae Sangkae |
| Preah Andoung | Preaek Sdei, Preah Andoung Muoy, Preah Andoung Pir |
| Preaek Bak | Preaek Bak, Preaek Kak, Preaek Roluos, Preaek Preah Angk |
| Preaek Kak | Andoung Pech, Meakh Muoy, Meakh Pir, Tnaot Ta Say, Boeng Kachout, Ou Prampir, Tuol Pou, Preah, Phnum Montir, Preaek Barang, Boeng Daeng, Phnum Ampil, Boeng Ket Leu, Boeng Ket Kraom, Phum Haprammuoy, Chek Chvea, Ou Chek, Phum Kilou Bei, Phum sampram, Phum Chetseb, Ou Pram, Meakh Bei, Andoung Svay |
| Soupheas | Soupheas, Angkaol, Srab, Paprak, Sambour, Dei Kraham, Pumtuob |
| Tuol Preah Khleang | Thum, Thmei, Ta Meung, Voat, Doun Tor, Sampiengkrom, Sam Piengleu |
| Tuol Sambuor | Tuol Sambuor, Poun, Srae Ampov, Veal Preah |
Demographics
The district is subdivided into 12 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 96 villages (phum). According to the 1998 Census, the population of the district was 107,425 persons in 20,996 households in 1998. With a population of over 100,000 people, Stueng Trang has one of the largest district populations in Kampong Cham province. The average household size in Stueng Trang is 5.1 persons per household, which is slightly lower than 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 96.7%, with slightly more females than males.
Hun Sen
Cambodia's Prime MinisterPrime Minister of Cambodia
The Prime Minister of Cambodia , is the head of government of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Prime Minister is appointed by the King under Article 119 of the Constitution and is responsible for leading the government of the Kingdom.-Constitutional powers:The powers of the Prime Minister are established...
, Samdech Hun Sen
Hun Sen
Hun Sen is the current Prime Minister of Cambodia.He has been the sole leader of the Cambodian People's Party , which has governed Cambodia since the Vietnamese-backed overthrow of the Khmer Rouge in 1979...
was born in Peam Kaoh Sna commune, Stueng Trang district on Tuesday, August 5, 1952. He is one of the key leaders of the Cambodian People's Party
Cambodian People's Party
The Cambodian People's Party is the current ruling party of Cambodia.This party was formerly known as Kampuchean People's Revolutionary Party...
(CPP), which has governed Cambodia since the Vietnamese-backed overthrow of the Khmer Rouge
Khmer Rouge
The Khmer Rouge literally translated as Red Cambodians was the name given to the followers of the Communist Party of Kampuchea, who were the ruling party in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979, led by Pol Pot, Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, Son Sen and Khieu Samphan...
in 1979. He was a Khmer Rouge commander who escaped to Vietnam before 1979. He has a glass eye, the result of a wound sustained in fighting near Kampong Cham city in Tboung Khmom district during the Khmer Rouge offensive against major cities in April 1975.