Phnom Penh

Name: Phnom Penh
Address: Southeast Asia, Cambodia

Southeast Asia, Cambodia

Cambodia

People from Phnom Penh are called:

Male/General:

Phnom Penher

Pronunciation:

/pəˈnɒm ˈpɛn/

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Population:: 2,281,951 (2024 est.)
Country:: Cambodia
Region:: Southeast Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Khmer, meaning 'Penh's Hill', named after Lady Penh. The demonym is informal.

About Phnom Penh

Capital and largest city of Cambodia since French colonial era.
Known as 'Pearl of Asia' in the 1920s.
Located at the confluence of three rivers.
Home to Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum.
Recovering and developing rapidly after tragic Khmer Rouge period.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Ho Chi Minh City

230 km east

People are called:

Saigonese

Bangkok

600 km northwest

People are called:

Bangkokian

Hanoi

1,100 km northeast

People are called:

Hanoian

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,281,951 (2024 est.)
Country:: Cambodia
Region:: Southeast Asia

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