Kampong Seila District (Khmer: ស្រុកកំពង់សីលា) is a district (srok) in southwestern Cambodia, which formerly belonged to Koh Kong province. In January 2009, King Norodom Sihamoni incorporated the district into Sihanoukville province per royal decree,[2] which states: "The administrative boundaries of Sihanoukville municipality and Koh Kong province shall be adjusted by sub-dividing land from Kampong Seila district in whole and partial land of Sre Ambel district in Koh Kong province to Sihanoukville municipality." Officials were assigned to create a "national workshop" process all necessary administrative tasks. The National Institute of Statistics of Cambodia refers in its most recent and preliminary studies to a successful integration of the district, including maps,[3] although concluding statistics and numbers are expected to be available with the next full report. Sihanoukville province's new official domain already runs administration of Kampong Seila district.[4]
Kampong Seila District
ស្រុកកំពង់សីលា | |
|---|---|
 Sihanoukville Province districts: Sihanoukville Municipality (red), Stueng Hav (yellow), Prey Nob (blue), Kampong Seila (green) | |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Province | Sihanoukville |
| Communes | 4 |
| Villages | 14 |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
• Total | 14,965 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Geocode | 1804 |
Geography
editThe district's northern part encompasses Kirirom National Park and to the east it constitutes the southwest promontory of Preah Monivong National Park of the Elephant Mountains. The Elephant Mountain range of uplifted Mesozoic substrates is an important watershed for the large Tonle Sap system in central Cambodia. The intact habitat is subject to concerted maintenance of five major protected areas.[5]
Throughout the diamond-shaped province rolling hills are predominant and the area flattens towards the south where it almost touches the sea. For nearly its entire length the National Highway 4 (Cambodia) loops through the district from north to south.
Settlements
editKampong Seila consists of four communes (Sangkat), which are divided into 14 villages (phum). The district's capital is called Kompong Seila, which is in turn the center of Kampong Seila's capital commune. Its distance from Phnom Penh is roughly 135 km and from Sihanoukville (city) around 85 km.
Markets, pagodas, and administrative units are centered on the vital National Road 4. Kompong Seila's overwhelmingly rural population engages in rice farming, forestry, and subsidiary crop cultivation, such as gourds and cucumbers.[6][7]
Demographics and education
editIn the village seat of the district there are 1400 people and about 280 households. The main school is the T.C. Kampong Seila school.
| Kampong Seila District[8] | ||
| Khum (Commune) | Phum (Villages) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chamkar Luong | Chamkar Luong, Boeng Trach, Samdech Ta | |
| Kampong Seila | Cham Srei, Krang at, Thmei, Veal | |
| Ou Bak Roteh | Prey Praseth, Stueng Chral, Stueng Samraong | |
| Stueng Chhay | Kirivoan, Ou Ta Hay, Stueng Chhay Khang Tbong, Stueng Chhay Khang Cheung | |
Agriculture
edit
Southeast Asia's fourth largest palm oil producer, MRICOP, planted oil palm trees on 477 ha in Kampong Seila.[9] While MRICOP frequently highlights economic advantages, others are concerned about the negative impact of monocultures on the local eco-system, dubious land concession practices, and demographic irritations.[10][11]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ General Population Census of Cambodia, 2008: Village Gazetteer. National Institute of Statistics. February 2000.
- ^ "Thailand | DFDL Legal and Tax Services". www.dfdl.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014.
- ^ Report nis.gov.kh
- ^ "Preah Sihanouk Province". Archived from the original on 3 November 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "Cardamom and Elephant Mountains - Travel guide - Cambodia Travel". Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "Background of T.C.Kampong Seila school". Apsara Foundation. Retrieved 31 January 2009.
- ^ "Home". cambodiainvestment.gov.kh.
- ^ Cambodia e-gov "Koh Kong" Archived 2008-12-24 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved June 8, 2008
- ^ "Home". mongreththy.com.
- ^ "The impacts and opportunities of oil palm in Southeast Asia: What do we know and what do we need to know?". Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR). 18 April 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "Oil Palm Expansion in South East Asia: Trends and implications for local communities and indigenous peoples". RECOFTC. 1 July 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2023.