Kep Population 2026
Kep has a population of 35,990, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇰🇭 Cambodia, located in Kep. Roughly 0.2% of Cambodia's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Phnom Penh, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,990
Rank in Cambodia
#17
Coordinates
10.48°N, 104.32°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Phnom_Penh
Distance to capital (Phnom Penh)
137 km
85 miles, straight line
Cities near Kep
- Kampot22,691 people · ~20 km away
- Ângk Tasaôm16,026 people · ~71 km away
- Phumĭ Véal Srê44,270 people · ~75 km away
- Takeo843,931 people · ~76 km away
- Sihanoukville73,036 people · ~87 km away
- Phumĭ Yoŭl Toŭng44,395 people · ~100 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kep?
Kep has a population of 35,990 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Cambodia.
What region is Kep in?
Kep is located in Kep, Cambodia.
Is Kep the capital of Cambodia?
No, the capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh, about 137 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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