Sihanoukville Population 2026
Sihanoukville has a population of 73,036, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇰🇭 Cambodia, located in Preah Sihanouk. Roughly 0.4% of Cambodia's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Phnom Penh, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
73,036
Rank in Cambodia
#8
Coordinates
10.61°N, 103.53°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Phnom_Penh
Distance to capital (Phnom Penh)
185 km
115 miles, straight line
Cities near Sihanoukville
- Kampot22,691 people · ~71 km away
- Kep35,990 people · ~87 km away
- Smach Mean Chey29,329 people · ~117 km away
- Koh Kong33,134 people · ~127 km away
- Ângk Tasaôm16,026 people · ~133 km away
- Phumĭ Véal Srê44,270 people · ~143 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sihanoukville?
Sihanoukville has a population of 73,036 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Cambodia.
What region is Sihanoukville in?
Sihanoukville is located in Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia.
Is Sihanoukville the capital of Cambodia?
No, the capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh, about 185 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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