1. Phnom Penh – ~1,573,544
The capital and by far largest city, political, economic and cultural center at the Mekong–Tonlé Sap confluence.
2. Takeo (Doun Kaev) – ~843,931
Provincial capital in southern Cambodia, growing commercial and agricultural hub.
3. Siem Reap – ~139,458
Gateway city to Angkor Wat, cultural tourism capital in the northwest.
4. Battambang – ~150,444
Second-largest provincial city known for rice trade and French-colonial architecture.
5. Sihanoukville (Kampong Sihanouk) – ~73,036
Coastal city with Cambodia’s only deep-water port and beach-resort tourism hub.
6. Poipet – ~98,934
Border city on the Thai border, key trade gateway and lively casino town.
7. Kampong Chhnang (Chbar Mon) – ~75,244
Central province capital known for floating villages and pottery traditions.
8. Kampong Cham – ~61,750
Major Mekong-side provincial city east of Phnom Penh with historical pagodas.
9. Pursat – ~52,476
Provincial town on river with scenic surroundings and silk weaving heritage.
10. Ta Khmau – ~52,066
City just south of Phnom Penh, municipal center in Kandal province.
11. Phumi Veal Sre (Tboung Khmum) – ~44,270
Provincial capital east of Phnom Penh, administrative and market hub.
12. Kampong Speu (Chbar Mon) – ~33,231
Province capital known for sugar industries and the Phnom Aural foothills.
13. Koh Kong – ~33,134
Coastal border city near Thailand, gateway to Cardamom Mountains rainforest.
14. Prey Veng (Svay Rieng Province) – ~33,079
Agricultural provincial town east of Phnom Penh with historical pagodas.
15. Suong (Tboung Khmum) – ~30,000
Growing provincial town with riverine trade and transport connections.
16. Smach Mean Chey – ~29,329
Provincial capital in central Cambodia with local commerce and heritage.
17. Stung Treng – ~25,000
River port city near Laos border in northeast Cambodia, upstream Mekong hub.
18. Tbeng Meanchey – ~24,380
Provincial capital of Preah Vihear, close to Angkorian ruins and forests.
19. Svay Rieng (town) – ~23,956
Regional trade town on the border with Vietnam, known for rice and commerce.
20. Sisophon (Serei Saophoan) – ~99,019
Major city in Banteay Meanchey province, cross-border trade centre with Thailand.
21. Bavet – ~79,000
Border city adjacent to Vietnam, fast-growing casino and logistics center.
22. Kampot – ~22,691
Quaint southern city known for pepper farms and colonial riverside setting.
23. Kratie – ~19,975
Mekong riverside town famed for freshwater dolphins and French-era architecture.
24. Kampong Thom (Stueng Saen) – ~53,118
Central province capital near Angkor Wat and Pre-Angkorian archaeological sites.
25. Pailin – ~17,850
Former gem-mining town and province capital in the Cardamom Mountains region.
The above is subject to change.
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