Apostolic Prefecture of Battambang

The Apostolic Prefecture of Battambang is a territorial subdivision of the Roman Catholic Church in Cambodia.

The prefecture covers an area of 80,430 kmĀ² of north-western Cambodia, covering the provinces Battambang, Pursat, Kompong Chhnang, Kompong Thom, Siem Reap, Preah Vihear, Oddar Meancheay, Banteay Meanchey and Pailin. As of 2006, the estimated total population in the prefecture is 4,639,184 and 7,000 are members of the Catholic Church. The prefecture is subdivided into 27 parishes or pastoral areas, and has 10 priests altogether.

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