Suong is the capital city of Tboung Khmum Province in Cambodia.
The province is subdivided into 6 districts and one city.
- Dambae
- Krouch Chhmar
- Memot
- Ou Reang Ov
- Ponhea Kraek
- Tboung Khmum
- Krong Suong
Geography
It borders the provinces of Kampong Cham to the west, Kratié to the north, Prey Veng to the south, and shares an international border with Vietnam to the east. Its capital and largest city is Suong. The province’s name consists of two words in Khmer, tboung (gem, precious jewel) and khmum (bee), which together mean “amber”.
Population
Population (2008)
• Total 754,000
• Density 150/km2 (400/sq mi)Climate
The country has a tropical climate – warm and humid. In the monsoon season, abundant rain allows for the cultivation of a wide variety of crops. This year-round tropical climate makes Cambodia ideal for developing tourism. Travellers need not to fear natural disasters such as erupting volcanoes or earthquakes, and the country is not directly affected by tropical storms.
Climate: Cambodia can be visited throughout the year. However, those plans to travel extensively by road should be avoided the last two months of the rainy season when some countryside roads may be impassable. The average temperature is about 27 degrees Celsius; the minimum temperature is about 16 degrees. December and January are the coolest months, whereas the hottest is April.
General information about the provincial climate:– Cool season: November- March (22-28c)
– Hot season: March- May (27c -34c)
– Rainy season: May – October (24-32c, with humidity up to 90%.)
