The capital is the city of Kampong Cham, approximately 124 km northeast of Phnom Penh.
Since December 31, 2013, the province has been split: the western part remains Kampong Cham, while the eastern part became the new province of Tbong Khmum.
Before the split, it was the largest and most populous province in Cambodia.
The province borders Kampong Chhnang (west), Kampong Thom and Kratié (north), Tbong Khmum (east), and Prey Veng and Kandal (south).
It has a tropical climate and fertile soil, ideal for agriculture (rice, rubber, cassava, and fruit).
The economy revolves primarily around agriculture, with historic rubber plantations dating back to the French colonial period.
The population is mainly Khmer, with a Cham minority (hence the name "Cham Port").
Well-known attractions include:
The Kizuna Bridge over the Mekong River.
Temples such as Wat Nokor (Banteay Prey Nokor, 11th-12th century).
Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey (hills with temples and views).
Phnom Han Chey.
Rubber plantations.
The bamboo bridge to Koh Paen Island.
French colonial architecture in the city.
Kampong Cham offers an authentic, tranquil glimpse of Cambodian rural life, with friendly residents and less tourism than in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap.
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