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Tbong Khmum at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Province Name | Tbong Khmum |
| Type | Province |
| Area | 4,933 km² |
| Population (2024) | ~750,000 |
What Tbong Khmum Is Famous For
Rubber plantations, Wat Maha Leap ancient wooden temple, Cham Muslim communities, and newest province established 2013
Famous Places and Attractions
Wat Maha Leap ancient wooden temple, Cham Muslim communities along the Mekong, Kampong Siem Temple complex, Mekong River islands, rubber plantation tours
Tourism
~100,000 visitors/year
Food and Local Cuisine
River fish in coconut milk, Khmer-Cham halal dishes, rubber-smoked fish, fresh Mekong prawns, Nom Banh Chok with local herbs, palm sugar desserts
History of Tbong Khmum
Tbong Khmum was carved out of Kampong Cham Province in 2013 making it Cambodia's newest province. The area has a significant Cham Muslim population, descendants of the ancient Cham kingdom that flourished in central Vietnam before being conquered by the Vietnamese in the 15th century. The Cham community suffered disproportionately under the Khmer Rouge who targeted them specifically. Wat Maha Leap built entirely of timber without a single nail survived the Khmer Rouge period.