Banlung Population 2026
Banlung has a population of 17,000, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇰🇭 Cambodia, located in Ratanakiri. Roughly 0.1% of Cambodia's population lives here. It is about 93× smaller than Phnom Penh, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,000
Rank in Cambodia
#40
Coordinates
13.74°N, 106.99°E
~316 m elevation · Asia/Phnom_Penh
Distance to capital (Phnom Penh)
330 km
205 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ratanakiri
| City | Population | Rank in Cambodia |
|---|---|---|
| Lumphat | 19,205 | #36 |
Cities near Banlung
- Lumphat19,205 people · ~28 km away
- Stung Treng25,000 people · ~113 km away
- Kratié19,975 people · ~174 km away
- Preaek Prasab64,466 people · ~185 km away
- Snuol16,473 people · ~195 km away
- Tbeng Meanchey24,380 people · ~217 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Banlung?
Banlung has a population of 17,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Cambodia.
What region is Banlung in?
Banlung is located in Ratanakiri, Cambodia.
Is Banlung the capital of Cambodia?
No, the capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh, about 330 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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