Battambang by the Numbers
For academic research, business planning, or travel logistics, our compilations provide essential metrics on population, landscape structure, and economy.
Regional Demographics & Infrastructure
Understanding the geographic and physical scale of Battambang Province is essential to understanding its economic value to northwestern Cambodia:
| Indicator | Measured Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | Approximately 1.2 Million |
| Population Density | ~100 people per square kilometer |
| National Highway Connections | National Highway 5 (connects to Thailand and Phnom Penh) |
| Arable Agriculture Land | Over 70% of total province surface area |
| Administrative Districts | 14 Districts |
Core Economic Pillars
The province functions as the agricultural engine of northwestern Cambodia, supported by growing international trade connections.
- Agricultural Leadership Over 300,000 hectares of rice fields, yielding several hundred thousand tons of long-grain rice annually.
- Horticultural Abundance Famous throughout Cambodia for high-quality sweet oranges, longans, and tropical fruits from neighboring districts.
- Border Commerce & Transit Acts as a major transit channel for goods flowing between Bangkok and Central Cambodia.