Siem Reap Population 2026
Siem Reap has a population of 139,458, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇰🇭 Cambodia, located in Siem Reap. Roughly 0.8% of Cambodia's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Phnom Penh, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
139,458
Rank in Cambodia
#3
Coordinates
13.36°N, 103.86°E
~18 m elevation · Asia/Phnom_Penh
Distance to capital (Phnom Penh)
231 km
143 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Siem Reap
| City | Population | Rank in Cambodia |
|---|---|---|
| Yeang | 16,177 | #43 |
Cities near Siem Reap
- Yeang16,177 people · ~34 km away
- Phum Ânlŭng Vĭl16,479 people · ~74 km away
- Battambang119,251 people · ~77 km away
- Phumĭ Tnaôt21,727 people · ~90 km away
- Pursat52,476 people · ~92 km away
- Samraong18,694 people · ~98 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Siem Reap?
Siem Reap has a population of 139,458 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Cambodia.
What region is Siem Reap in?
Siem Reap is located in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Is Siem Reap the capital of Cambodia?
No, the capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh, about 231 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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