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Phnom Penh: Country: Cambodia

Phnom Penh by the Numbers: Population: 1,570,000 Elevation: 39 ft Average Annual Rainfall: 54.8 in Average January temp: 79 degrees F Average July temp: 83 degrees F Quick Facts: Time zone: GMT+7 Electricity: 230 volts AC, 50Hz Country dialing code: 855 Local Code: 23

Did you know? Phnom Penh was previously known as Krong Chaktomuk meaning "City of Four Faces" in reference to the region where the Mekong, Bassac, and Tonle Sap rivers cross to form and "X."

Orientation: Phnom Penh is situated near the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers. The city is located in southwestern Cambodia.

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