Battambang
Battambang (, UNGEGN: ) is the capital of Battambang province and the third largest city in Cambodia. The city is situated on the Sangkae River, which winds its way through the province.
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Battambang is the capital city of Battambang province and the third largest city in Cambodia, making it an important urban center in the country. The city is located along the Sangkae River, which flows through the province.
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- Locality
- បាត់ដំបង
- Region
- ខេត្តបាត់ដំបង
- Country
- ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា
- Population
- 119,251
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Battambang (, UNGEGN: ) is the capital of Battambang province and the third largest city in Cambodia. The city is situated on the Sangkae River, which winds its way through the province.
Battambang was founded in the 11th century by the Khmer Empire. It later became a major commercial hub and the capital of the Siamese province of Inner Cambodia. It was reintegrated into Cambodia during French colonisation. During the 20th century, Battambang was Cambodia's second largest city, but it was overtaken by the growth of Siem Reap. It was impacted by conflict and genocide in the 20th century, with the city forcibly evacuated during the Democratic Kampuchea period. It was also the site of fighting during the Khmer Rouge insurgency until the 1990s.