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Kep at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Province Name | Kep |
| Type | Province |
| Area | 336 km² |
| Population (2024) | ~45,000 |
What Kep Is Famous For
Cambodia's smallest province, Kep Crab, beautiful beaches, Kep National Park, and French colonial ruins
Famous Places and Attractions
Kep Beach, Kep Crab Market, Kep National Park, Koh Tonsay Rabbit Island, Koh Pos Snake Island, French colonial ruins
Tourism
~200,000 visitors/year
Food and Local Cuisine
Kep crab stir-fried with Kampot pepper and butter, fresh seafood platters, grilled squid, steamed clams, fresh coconut water
History of Kep
Kep was established as a coastal retreat for French colonists in 1908 and quickly became the most fashionable seaside town in French Indochina. Wealthy Cambodians and French officials built stunning Art Deco villas along the waterfront. The Khmer Rouge completely destroyed the town in the 1970s and the ghostly ruins of colonial villas still stand in the jungle. Kep was re-established as a separate province in 1995.