Pursat
Pursat (/poʊˈsɒt/ poh-SOT; Khmer: ពោធិ៍សាត់, Poŭthĭsăt [poːˈsat̚]) is the capital of Pursat Province, Cambodia. Its name derived from a type of tree. It lies on the Pursat River. The city is famous as the place of mythical 16th century neak ta of Khleang Moeung.
Pursat
ពោធិ៍សាត់ | |
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Pursat Skyline from the Large Ptel at its Entrance | |
Pursat Location of Pursat, Cambodia | |
| Coordinates: 12°32′N 103°55′E | |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Province | Pursat Province |
| District | Sampov Meas District |
| Government | |
| • Type | City |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 58,255 |
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