Communes of Cambodia (Khmer: ឃុំ, khum) are the third-level administrative divisions in Cambodia. They are the subdivisions of the districts of Cambodia. Communes can consist of as few as 3 or as many as 30 villages (phum), depending on population.
In 1998 there were a total of 1,609 communes and 13,406 villages in Cambodia. However according to the 2008 census there are now 1,621 communes in Cambodia and 14,073 villages.
Read more about Communes Of Cambodia: Kratié Province, Mondulkiri Province, Oddar Meancheay Province, Preah Vihear Province, Prey Veng Province, Pursat Province, Ratanakiri, Siem Reap Province, Stung Treng Province, Svay Rieng Province, Takéo Province
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