Koh Rong
| Koh Rong | ||
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| Waters | Gulf of Thailand | |
| Archipelago | Kampong Som Archipelago | |
| Geographical location | 10 ° 42 ' N , 103 ° 18' E | |
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| length | 15 km | |
| width | 9 km | |
| surface | 78 km² | |
| Highest elevation | 317 m | |
| Residents | 1100 14 inhabitants / km² |
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Koh Rong (also: Kaôh Rōng ) is the second largest island in Cambodia . It is located in the Gulf of Thailand about 15 km south of the coast of Koh Kong province and about 25 km west of the city of Sihanoukville . The island has an area of about 78 km² and is about 15 km long and up to 9 km wide. There are four villages on Koh Rong: Koh Tuich, Dam Dkeuw, Prek Svay and Soksan.
Together with some smaller neighboring islands, Koh Rong forms the Kampong Som archipelago , which separates the Bay of Chhak Kampong Som from the Gulf of Thailand. The island is part of the Botum Sakor district .
Individual evidence
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Web links
- Marine Conservation Cambodia (Engl.)
- Koh Rong - Cambodia Tourism (Eng.)
- Koh Rong Iceland Bungalows (Engl.)
- Monkey Iceland Resort (Engl.)
- Pura Vida Resort (Engl.)