Battambang
Recognised by UNESCO as a City of Gastronomy in 2023, Battambang is a Cambodian city on the Sangkae River with a walkable centre dense with cafés and restaurants. Founded in the 11th century by the Khmer Empire, it retains French colonial architecture now subject to local conservation efforts. Nearby ancient temples, a circus, and the bamboo railway draw independent travellers, while the surrounding farmland has long supported a food, art, and cultural scene.
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- Population119,251
- Nearest water from center 3.2 km2.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.6 mi
Battambang: quick answers
Where is Battambang?
Battambang is in Cambodia, about 77 km48 miles in a straight line from Siem Reap.
How do you get to Battambang?
The nearest airport is Battambang (BBM), about 15 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Battambang?
The warmest month is April, averaging 30°C85°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 26°C78°F. The wettest month is September, with about 222 mm8.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Battambang?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 91 restaurants and 21 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.