Urban Geography
Five Largest Cities (actual population):
- Phnum Pénh (1,242,992)
- Siĕm Réab (168,662)
- Băt Dâmbâng (140,533)
- Paôy Pêt (89,549)
- Preăh Seihânŭ (89,447)
Five Largest Cities (rank size rule population estimates):
- Phnum Pénh (1,242,992)
- Siĕm Réab (621,496)
- Băt Dâmbâng (414,330)
- Paôy Pêt (310,748)
- Preăh Seihânŭ (248,598)
Based on the information provided above, using the rank size rule to estimate the population of Cambodia's cities isn't accurate at all. In this case, the rule's estimates tend to run much higher than the actual population. The population of the second largest city, Siĕm Réab, when compared to the estimate of the rule has a difference of approximately 450,000. The population of the third largest city, Băt Dâmbâng, when compared to the estimate of the rule has a difference of approximately 270,000. The population of the fourth largest city, Paôy Pêt, when compared to the estimate of the rule has a difference of approximately 220,000. The population of the fifth largest city, Preăh Seihânŭ, when compared to the estimate of rule has a difference of approximately 170,000.
- Population: 14,406,000
- Population Density: 80 per sq. mile
- % Urban Population: 20%
- % Urban Population Living in Slums: n/a
- Average % Change in Urban Population: 4.6%
- & with Improved Urban Sanitation: 76%
- % with Improved Water Supply: 81%