Rolea B'ier District
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Rolea B'ier District is a district (srok) in the center of Kampong Chhnang Province, in central Cambodia
. The district capital is Rolea B'ier, a town located 5 kilometres south of the provincial capital of Kampong Chhnang by road. The district is surrounded by other Kampong Chhnang districts and in turn surrounds Kampong Chhnang District
which includes the provincial capital. The Tonle Sap
serves as the border of the district in the north east. The Kampong Chhnang Airport
, built during the period of Democratic Kampuchea
(the regime of the Khmer Rouge
) lies in Krang Leav commune.
The district has significant road infrastructure and National Highway 5
, which runs from Phnom Penh
to Poipet
, crosses the district running roughly from north to south. Rolea B'ier District is one of the largest districts in Kampong Chhnang province by land area and has by far the largest district population due to well irrigated land and good transport infrastructure. National Road 53, which runs from the provincial capital to Romeas
in Tuek Phos district
, crosses the district diagonally running from north east to south west. National Road 145 starts at Phlov Veay within the district and runs to a terminus at the rail head at Phnum Ta Sam in Tuek Phos district. Numerous smaller tertiary roads run either from the highway or to the nearby national railway line.
to the north east. The eastern border of the district is shared with Kampong Chhnang
and Chol Kiri districts. To the south the district shares a border with Kampong Tralach
district. The western border of the district joins with Tuek Phos district
of Kampong Chhnang.
) and 131 villages (phum). The Rolea B'ier district governor reports to His Excellency Touch Marim, the Governor of Kampong Chhnang. The following table shows the villages of Rolea B'ier district by commune.
in the district is 84.6%, with significantly more females than males.
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
. The district capital is Rolea B'ier, a town located 5 kilometres south of the provincial capital of Kampong Chhnang by road. The district is surrounded by other Kampong Chhnang districts and in turn surrounds Kampong Chhnang District
Kampong Chhnang District
Kampong Chhnang District is a district in the centre of Kampong Chhnang Province in central Cambodia. This is classed as an urban district and the provincial capital Kampong Chhnang lies within the district. The town is also the capital of the district. The district is quite small and encompasses...
which includes the provincial capital. The Tonle Sap
Tonlé Sap
The Tonlé Sap is a combined lake and river system of major importance to Cambodia.The Tonlé Sap is the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia and is an ecological hot spot that was designated as a UNESCO biosphere in 1997....
serves as the border of the district in the north east. The Kampong Chhnang Airport
Kampong Chhnang Airport
Kampong Chhnang Airport is an airport serving Kampong Chhnang, the capital of the Kampong Chhnang Province in Cambodia.-Facilities:The airport resides at an elevation of above mean sea level. It has one runway designed 18/36 with a concrete surface measuring ....
, built during the period of Democratic Kampuchea
Democratic Kampuchea
The Khmer Rouge period refers to the rule of Pol Pot, Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, Son Sen, Khieu Samphan and the Khmer Rouge Communist party over Cambodia, which the Khmer Rouge renamed as Democratic Kampuchea....
(the regime of the Khmer Rouge
Khmer Rouge
The Khmer Rouge literally translated as Red Cambodians was the name given to the followers of the Communist Party of Kampuchea, who were the ruling party in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979, led by Pol Pot, Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, Son Sen and Khieu Samphan...
) lies in Krang Leav commune.
The district has significant road infrastructure and National Highway 5
National Highway 5 (Cambodia)
National Highway 5 or National Road No.5 is one of the national highways of Cambodia. With a length of , it connects the capital of Phnom Penh with Thailand....
, which runs from Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Phnom Penh has been the national capital since the French colonized Cambodia, and has grown to become the nation's center of economic and industrial activities, as well as the center of security,...
to Poipet
Poipet
Poipet is a Cambodian town on the Cambodia/Thailand border, in Ou Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey Province. It is a key crossing point between the two countries, and also extremely popular as a gambling destination as gambling is popular, but illegal in Thailand...
, crosses the district running roughly from north to south. Rolea B'ier District is one of the largest districts in Kampong Chhnang province by land area and has by far the largest district population due to well irrigated land and good transport infrastructure. National Road 53, which runs from the provincial capital to Romeas
Rôméas
Phumĭ Phsa Rôméas is a small town in Tuek Phos District in Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.The town is connected to Kampong Chhnang in the north by National Road 53. The National Road 142 begins to the south-west of the town and connects it to National Road 138.The town is also connected by the...
in Tuek Phos district
Tuek Phos District
Tuek Phos District is a district in the west of Kampong Chhnang Province, in central Cambodia. The district capital is Tuek Phos town located on the rail line some 28 kilometres south west of the provincial capital of Kampong Chhnang by road. The district shares a border with Pursat and Kampong...
, crosses the district diagonally running from north east to south west. National Road 145 starts at Phlov Veay within the district and runs to a terminus at the rail head at Phnum Ta Sam in Tuek Phos district. Numerous smaller tertiary roads run either from the highway or to the nearby national railway line.
Location
Rolea B'ier district lies in the center of the province and does not share a border with any other provinces. Reading from the north clockwise, Rolea B'ier borders with Baribour district to the north and Kampong Leaeng DistrictKampong Leaeng District
Kampong Leaeng District is a district in the north east of Kampong Chhnang Province, in central Cambodia. The district capital is Kampong Leaeng town located around 4 kilometres east of the provincial capital of Kampong Chhnang in a direct line. Kampong Leaeng District is the northern most...
to the north east. The eastern border of the district is shared with Kampong Chhnang
Kampong Chhnang District
Kampong Chhnang District is a district in the centre of Kampong Chhnang Province in central Cambodia. This is classed as an urban district and the provincial capital Kampong Chhnang lies within the district. The town is also the capital of the district. The district is quite small and encompasses...
and Chol Kiri districts. To the south the district shares a border with Kampong Tralach
Kampong Tralach District
Kampong Tralach District is a district in the south east of Kampong Chhnang Province, in central Cambodia. The district capital is Kampong Tralach town located 37 kilometres south of the provincial capital of Kampong Chhnang by road. The district shares a border with Kandal province to the south...
district. The western border of the district joins with Tuek Phos district
Tuek Phos District
Tuek Phos District is a district in the west of Kampong Chhnang Province, in central Cambodia. The district capital is Tuek Phos town located on the rail line some 28 kilometres south west of the provincial capital of Kampong Chhnang by road. The district shares a border with Pursat and Kampong...
of Kampong Chhnang.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 13 communes (khumKHUM
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) and 131 villages (phum). The Rolea B'ier district governor reports to His Excellency Touch Marim, the Governor of Kampong Chhnang. The following table shows the villages of Rolea B'ier district by commune.
| Khum KHUM KHUM is a commercial Freeform music radio station in Ferndale, California, broadcasting to Humboldt County, Mendocino County, as well as Eureka, California, Arcata, California, and Humboldt State University on 104.7 FM. KHUM also broadcasts on translator K282AD 104.3 FM... (Communes) | Phum (Villages) |
|---|---|
| Andoung Snay | Spok Reach, Andoung Snay, Andoung Chrey, Cha, Tbaeng, Pahi, Banpong Phchoek |
| Banteay Preal | Preal, Thma Reab, Phlov Kou, Toap Srov, Toap Tbaeng, Chheu Neak, Sdok Kabbas, Trapeang Phkoam, Ou Leach, Ruessei Duoch |
| Cheung Kreav | Ta Lou, Trapeang Popel, Pring Kaong, Luong, Andoung Chek, Tuek Chenh, Souphi, Tang Bampong, Damnak Kei, Knach Kokoh, Ou Loy |
| Chrey Bak | Tuol Khsach, Prey Kaoh, Prey Puoch, Thmei, Thnal Thmei, Chrey Bak, Ou Kamnab, Ou Kandaol, Prey Leak Neang, Banh Chhkoul, Trapeang An, Khley, a Laeng, Trapeang Kor, Preah Ream Reangsei, Ou Roung |
| Kouk Banteay | Kouk Banteay, Popel Pok, Mean Chey, Troneam Pech, Ou Ta Sek, Chheu Trach, Kang Meas, Kanlaeng Phe |
| Krang Leav | Krang Leav, Thmei, Tuek L'ak, Pat Lang, Boeng Veaeng, Srae Veal, Chrolong Kak, Andoung Preng |
| Pongro | Trapeang Pou, Khvet, Srang Khpos, Phnum Touch, Santey, Dak Krong, Andoung Pour, Thmei, Prambei Chhaom, Trapeang Thum, Thma Reab, Toap Tbaeng |
| Prasneb | Prey Sampov, Chonleav, S'ang, Srangam Ter, Trapeang Ampil, Prasneb, Chor |
| Prey Mul | Prey Kraol, Prey Mul, Prachak, Trapeang Kravan, Trapeang Ta Sokh, Ta Vak, Kleng Por |
| Rolea B'ier | Kruos, Prey Khmaer, Andoung Chroh, Chea Rov, Trapeang Trach, Ou Ta Nes |
| Srae Thmei | Kdei Tnaot, Chamkar Ta Mau, Santuch, Traok Kaeut, Traok Kandal, Traok Lech, Kol Kob, Trapeang Sbov, Prey Moan, Andoung Ruessei, Trea Tboung, Trea Cheung |
| Svay Chrum | Thma Kaev, Knong, Krang Prasvay, Utumpor, Sat Lang, Svay Chrum Thmei, Chamkar Khley, Chen, Phlov Veay, Ou Totueng, Tuol Trea, Svay Chrum Chas, Smaet, Thnong Kambot, Chanlaoh Ren, Dambouk Kakaoh, Trapeang Anhchanh, Thnal Ta Saeng, Krapeu Pul, Kaoh Kaev, Svay Chek, Kampong Riang |
| Tuek Hout | Ou Sandan, Tuek Hout, Preaek Sala, Noneam Totueng, Preaek Reang, Kouk Sdau, Trapeang Krapeu, Tuek L'ak, Ou Sandan Thmei |
Demographics
According to the 1998 Census, the population of the district was 81,134 persons in 17,157 households in 1998. This population consisted of 37,190 males (45.8%) and 43,944 females (54.2%). With a population of over 80,000 people, Rolea B'ier has the largest district population in Kampong Chhnang province. The average household size in Rolea B'ier is 4,7 persons per household, which lower than the rural average for Cambodia (5.2 persons). The sex ratioSex ratio
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. The primary sex ratio is the ratio at the time of conception, secondary sex ratio is the ratio at time of birth, and tertiary sex ratio is the ratio of mature organisms....
in the district is 84.6%, with significantly more females than males.