Pursat
Pursat, the provincial capital on the Pursat River in western Cambodia, is known for the mythical 16th-century spirit figure Khleang Moeung, whose legend is tied to this town. The river runs within walking distance of the centre, and mountains lie close by. Beyond that local legend, the town functions as a quiet stopover for travellers moving through the region rather than a destination in its own right.
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- Population52,476
- Nearest water from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.1 km3.2 mi
Pursat: quick answers
Where is Pursat?
Pursat is in Cambodia, about 92 km57 miles in a straight line from Siem Reap.
How do you get to Pursat?
The nearest airport is Krakor (KZD), about 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Pursat?
The warmest month is April, averaging 30°C85°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 25°C77°F. The wettest month is September, with about 233 mm9.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Pursat?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 9 restaurants and 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.