Pursat (/poʊˈsɒt/ poh-SOT; Khmer: ពោធិ៍សាត់, Poŭthĭsăt [poːˈsat̚]) is the capital of Pursat Province, Cambodia. Its name derived from a type of tree.[2] 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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![]() Sompove Meas Island in Pursat city center. | |
Coordinates: 12°32′N 103°55′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Province | Pursat Province |
District | Sampov Meas District |
Government | |
• Type | City |
Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
Population (2019)[1] | |
• Total | 58,255 |
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