Pailin Population 2026
Pailin has a population of 17,850, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇰🇭 Cambodia, located in Pailin. Roughly 0.1% of Cambodia's population lives here. It is about 88× smaller than Phnom Penh, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,850
Rank in Cambodia
#38
Coordinates
12.85°N, 102.61°E
~201 m elevation · Asia/Phnom_Penh
Distance to capital (Phnom Penh)
289 km
179 miles, straight line
Cities near Pailin
- Battambang119,251 people · ~70 km away
- Phum Ânlŭng Vĭl16,479 people · ~73 km away
- Paoy Paet98,934 people · ~90 km away
- Sisophon23,218 people · ~91 km away
- Ou Bei Choan15,351 people · ~104 km away
- Yeang16,177 people · ~133 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pailin?
Pailin has a population of 17,850 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Cambodia.
What region is Pailin in?
Pailin is located in Pailin, Cambodia.
Is Pailin the capital of Cambodia?
No, the capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh, about 289 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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