Phnom Penh
Cambodia's capital since 1865, Phnom Penh sits at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers and carries a layered history that runs from its 1372 founding and its colonial-era nickname "Pearl of Asia" — earned through its French, New Khmer, and Art Deco architecture — through the Khmer Rouge's forced evacuation of the entire city in 1975 and its reconstruction since. The Royal Palace remains the seat of the monarchy, and the city's café and restaurant scene has expanded rapidly in the 21st century alongside growing cultural institutions.
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- Population1,573,544
- Nearest water from center 1.9 km1.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 21 km13 mi
Phnom Penh: quick answers
Where is Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh is in Cambodia.
How do you get to Phnom Penh?
The nearest airport is Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey) (PNH), about 28 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Phnom Penh?
The warmest month is April, averaging 30°C86°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 26°C79°F. The wettest month is September, with about 247 mm9.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Phnom Penh?
OpenStreetMap lists 13 museums, 742 restaurants and 30 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Phnom Penh?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kampong Speu, Longvek and Ponhea Lueu.