Doun Penh section

Doun Penh or Daun Penh (Khmer: ដូនពេញ, Donpénh [dounpɨɲ], lit. "Grandmother Penh") is a major district (khan) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Many major businesses in Phnom Penh like Sorya Shopping Center and Mokod Pich Jewelry Enterprise are located here. The district has an area of 7.44 km2 (2.87 sq mi). According to the 2019 census of Cambodia, it had a population of 155,069.

Doun Penh
ខណ្ឌដូនពេញ
District (Khan)
The Royal Palace, located in Chey Chumneas
Doun Penh
Coordinates: 11.57561°N 104.92025°E / 11.57561; 104.92025
Country Cambodia
ProvincePhnom Penh
Area
  Total7.44 km2 (2.87 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
  Total 155,069
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code12200
Geocode1202

The district is the commercial hub of Phnom Penh, marked by the Central Market with its unique art deco architecture and several major roads which emanate from and pass near the market. The district is subdivided into 11 sangkats and 134 kroms.

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