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Kandal at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Province Name | Kandal |
| Type | Province |
| Area | 3,179 km² |
| Population (2024) | ~1.27 million |
What Kandal Is Famous For
Surrounding Phnom Penh, Koh Dach Silk Island, Udong former royal capital, and river islands
Famous Places and Attractions
Koh Dach Silk Island, Udong former royal capital with stupas, Wat Taing Thla White Elephant Temple, Phnom Vihar Reach Troap
Tourism
~300,000 visitors/year
Food and Local Cuisine
Fresh Mekong fish, Kuy Teav noodle soup, sweet sticky rice with mango, sugar cane drinks, grilled Mekong prawns, Nom Banh Chok
History of Kandal
Kandal Province surrounds Phnom Penh and holds Udong which served as Cambodia's royal capital from the early 17th century until 1866 when the capital moved to Phnom Penh. Koh Dach Silk Island has been producing some of Cambodia's finest silk for centuries. Kandal was deeply affected by the Khmer Rouge years as it borders the capital and witnessed mass evacuations.