PROVINCE OF TAKEO

INTRODUCTION

Located south of Phnom Penh, extending as far as Vietnam over an area of ​​approximately 3560 km², Takeo province is divided into 10 districts:

- Angkor Borey - Kaoh Andaet - Tram Kak
- Bati - Prey Kabbas - Treang
- Bourey Cholsar - Samraong
- Kiri Vong - Doun Kaev

The population amounts to approximately 984,000 inhabitants, more than 90% of whom cultivate rice. Only 24% of households are connected to the electricity grid, more than 60% are supplied with electricity using batteries.

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Map of Takeo province - Cambodia

MAIN ATTRACTIONS:

Tonle Bati:

35 km south of Phnom Penh, Tonle Bati is a popular tourist spot for Phnompenhois, who come on weekends and holidays to visit and pray at the Tonle Bati pagoda, built in the 16th century, as well as the ancient Ta temples. Prohm and Yey Pov. The banks of the Tonle Bati offer a choice picnic spot, and we will enjoy lazing on the water while tasting some grills and local dishes prepared on the neighboring market.

Phnom Tamao:

Located in the Bati district, the site of Phnom Tamao, which actually brings together 5 small mountains spread over a large area of ​​protected forest, is home to the largest national zoo, as well as some ancient temples, dating from the 11th century. The zoo is home to many wild animals that once must have populated the Kingdom's forests, as well as a wide variety of birds.

Phnom Chisor:

Perched on a small hill 130 meters above the rice fields, Phnom Chisor is a Brahmanic temple built by King Suryavarman I in the 11th century. Note the existence of a small cave, which was used in the past by ascetics to meditate, whose entrance would have been blocked by landslides caused by American bombardments during the Vietnam War.

Phnom Da

Phnom bayong

Prasat Neang Khmao