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Koh Kong at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Province Name | Koh Kong |
| Type | Province |
| Area | 11,160 km² |
| Population (2024) | ~128,000 |
What Koh Kong Is Famous For
Cardamom Mountains biodiversity wilderness, ecotourism, mangrove forests, waterfalls, and pristine beaches
Famous Places and Attractions
Tatai River and Waterfall, Chi Phat Ecotourism Village, Cardamom Mountains trek routes, Botum Sakor National Park, Peam Krasaop Mangrove Sanctuary
Tourism
~150,000 visitors/year
Food and Local Cuisine
Fresh seafood including prawns, squid and crab, river fish from Cardamom watersheds, jungle honey, wild bamboo shoots
History of Koh Kong
Koh Kong remained one of Cambodia's most isolated provinces well into the modern era, accessible for decades only by boat or through Thailand. The Cardamom Mountains provided a natural fortress for Khmer Rouge holdouts who did not surrender until 1998. This isolation preserved remarkable biodiversity. The province gained road access in the 2000s opening it to ecotourism.