Mondulkiri Province: Cambodia's Remote Eastern Highland Region
Mondulkiri is a province in eastern Cambodia, established in 1961 from the eastern portion of Kratié province. It is Cambodia's largest province by land area yet the most sparsely populated, with approximately 97,857 residents across its extensive territory. The province borders Kratié to the west, Stung Treng to the northwest, Ratanakiri to the north, and Vietnam to the east and south. The provincial capital is Senmonorom. Mondulkiri's geography is characterized by highland terrain, tropical forests, and a network of streams and waterfalls. The region experiences a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, making certain months more favorable for trekking and wildlife viewing. Due to its remote location and low population density, Mondulkiri remains one of Cambodia's least developed but ecologically significant regions, home to diverse wildlife including Asian elephants, gibbons, and endemic bird species.
Updated 2026-05-04 · Source: GeoNames, Wikipedia
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- Population
- 98K
- Climate
- tropical
- Best months
- Jan–Apr, Nov–Dec
