The most distinctive geographical feature is the lacustrine plain, formed by the inundations of the Tonle Sap (Great Lake), measuring about 2,590 square kilometers (1,000 sq mi) during the dry season and expanding to about 24,605 square kilometers (9,500 sq mi) during the rainy season. This densely populated plain, which is devoted to wet rice cultivation, is the heartland of Cambodia. Much of this area has been designated as a biosphere reserve.
Most (about 75%) of the country lies at elevations of less than 100 metres (330 ft) above sea level, the exceptions being the Cardamom Mountains (highest elevation 1,813 m / 5,948 ft) and their southeast extension the Dâmrei Mountains ("Elephant Mountains") (elevation range 500–1,000 m or 1,640–3,280 ft), as well the steep escarpment of the Dângrêk Mountains (average elevation 500 m / 1,640 ft) along the border with Thailand's Isan region. The highest elevation of Cambodia is Phnom Aoral, near Pursat in the center of the country, at 1,813 meters (5,948 ft).
History of Battambong
From centuries to centuries surrounding the Battambang Province's interchange political form and provincal regime since the Khmer Empire. Due to benefits as a hub for agricultural products, preserving a rural character, spread the majority people settle down for generations in traditional wooden houses along the banks of the Sangker River ស្ទឹងសង្កែ of urban area in the province just long before the French introduced solid constructions and created the urban Battambang. From 1795 to 1907 the province was associated with the Siamese, under governor of The family Chavfea Baen ruled for six generations, cast the today city as their main controllment to other administrations of the province.During that time Battambang was a small town with about 2500 residents local their living disorderly along only one road parallel to bothside of the river, as the result of less development and higher tax of khun governor.
Until The whole province was returned to Cambodia in 1907, Following from five times urban development of French colonial administration yielded the urban layout of Battambang enlarged the size of the French colonial town. In the first time development, they designed a grid pattern of well-defined streets, put in the urban structure and built roads such as Three main streets in town were built parallel to the Sangker River, connected the both side with two bridges in 1917. Military purposes and prison infrasture used erected inside the compound. Then, 19 years later ,a second urban development plan was created with a newly constructed railway linked Battambang to Phnom Penh. The urban structure was extended to the west of the town, featuring some important urban axes orienting on the railway station. Many outstanding buildings like residential villas and significant public buildings were constructed during that period. According to the third urban development plan for Battambang City, large extension areas were planned for the north, the east and for the south of the city. The both aesthetically and technically planned urban layout of that time was courageous and long-term thinking, featured some significant urban axis corresponding to the existing urban layout from the former period. Battambang city became the most developed part of all provincal even whole Cambodia,grew as a modern provincial capital, being the industrial and commercial centre of the region. Several large infrastructures and public facilities were built under the modernization program of the Cambodian government of then-prince Sihanouk. Several provincial departments, the court house and other public administrations were set up on both sides of the river. Textile and garment factories were built by French and Chinese investors, the airport was set running and the railway line was developed to reach Poipet. Numerous schools and a university were built. A sports centre, museum and an exhibition hall were constructed to serve the cultural needs of the growing population.
Most (about 75%) of the country lies at elevations of less than 100 metres (330 ft) above sea level, the exceptions being the Cardamom Mountains (highest elevation 1,813 m / 5,948 ft) and their southeast extension the Dâmrei Mountains ("Elephant Mountains") (elevation range 500–1,000 m or 1,640–3,280 ft), as well the steep escarpment of the Dângrêk Mountains (average elevation 500 m / 1,640 ft) along the border with Thailand's Isan region. The highest elevation of Cambodia is Phnom Aoral, near Pursat in the center of the country, at 1,813 meters (5,948 ft).
From centuries to centuries surrounding the Battambang Province's interchange political form and provincal regime since the Khmer Empire. Due to benefits as a hub for agricultural products, preserving a rural character, spread the majority people settle down for generations in traditional wooden houses along the banks of the Sangker River ស្ទឹងសង្កែ of urban area in the province just long before the French introduced solid constructions and created the urban Battambang. From 1795 to 1907 the province was associated with the Siamese, under governor of The family Chavfea Baen ruled for six generations, cast the today city as their main controllment to other administrations of the province.During that time Battambang was a small town with about 2500 residents local their living disorderly along only one road parallel to bothside of the river, as the result of less development and higher tax of khun governor.
Until The whole province was returned to Cambodia in 1907, Following from five times urban development of French colonial administration yielded the urban layout of Battambang enlarged the size of the French colonial town. In the first time development, they designed a grid pattern of well-defined streets, put in the urban structure and built roads such as Three main streets in town were built parallel to the Sangker River, connected the both side with two bridges in 1917. Military purposes and prison infrasture used erected inside the compound. Then, 19 years later ,a second urban development plan was created with a newly constructed railway linked Battambang to Phnom Penh. The urban structure was extended to the west of the town, featuring some important urban axes orienting on the railway station. Many outstanding buildings like residential villas and significant public buildings were constructed during that period. According to the third urban development plan for Battambang City, large extension areas were planned for the north, the east and for the south of the city. The both aesthetically and technically planned urban layout of that time was courageous and long-term thinking, featured some significant urban axis corresponding to the existing urban layout from the former period. Battambang city became the most developed part of all provincal even whole Cambodia,grew as a modern provincial capital, being the industrial and commercial centre of the region. Several large infrastructures and public facilities were built under the modernization program of the Cambodian government of then-prince Sihanouk. Several provincial departments, the court house and other public administrations were set up on both sides of the river. Textile and garment factories were built by French and Chinese investors, the airport was set running and the railway line was developed to reach Poipet. Numerous schools and a university were built. A sports centre, museum and an exhibition hall were constructed to serve the cultural needs of the growing population.
Ba Set Temple
was built during the reign of King, Soriyak Varman I (1002–1050) and located on a hill at Ba Set village, Ta Pun commune in 15-kilometre (9 mi) distance from the provincial town. Ba Set temple adapts the architecture of 11th century and built in 1036 and 1042. Next to the temple, there is a pond having 20-metre (66 ft) length 12-metre (39 ft) width and 10-metre (33 ft) depth. The pond is never dried, though in the dry season. In rainy season, the water level is higher than usual.
Wat Ek Temple
adapts the architecture of 11th century and built in 1027 during the reign of King, Sorayak Varman I (1002–1050). It is located at Piem Ek commune in 14-kilometre (9 mi) from the provincial town.
Ba Nan Temple
adapts the architecture of mid 11th century and the end of 12th century the temple was first built by King, Ut Tak Yea Tit Tya Varman II (1050–1066) and was built finally built by the king, Jayavarman VII (1181–1220). The temple is located on the top of approximate 400-metre (1,310 ft) heighten mountain at Koh Tey 2 commune, Ba Nan District in 15-kilometre (9 mi) distance from the provincial town by the provincial Road No 155 parallel to Sang Ke River. At the mountain’s valley, there are Ku Teuk and two main natural well, namely: Bit Meas and Chhung or Chhung Achey.
Prasat Snung
characterizes as three separated stupas made of brick, located on a hill having 30-metre (98 ft) length and 20-metre (66 ft) width, in Snung pagoda’s area, Snung commune, Ba Nan District in 22-kilometre (14 mi) distance from the provincial town. According to the style at the gate, the temple is similar to other temples in 12th century. Behind the temple, there is another new constructing temple.
Phnom Sam Pov Resort
is the natural resort located along the National Road No 57 (the former National Road No10) at Sam Puoy commune (the high land having more than 100-metre (330 ft) height) in 12-kilometre (7 mi) distance from the provincial town of Battambang. On the top of Sam Puoy mountain, there are temple and three natural wells, namely Pkar Slar, Lo Khuon and Ak So Pheak. Next to Sam Puoy mountain, there are some main mountains, the natural site like Phnom Trung Moan, Phnom Trung Tea and Phnom Neang Rum Say Sork. These mountains related to the Cambodia folk legend of Reach Kol Neang Rum Say Sork.
Boeng Kam Pinh Puoy Resort
locates between two mountains, named Phnom Kul or Phnom Ta Nget and Phnom Kam Pinh Puoy, at Ta Nget village, Ta Kriem Commune in 35-kilometre (22 mi) distance from the provincial town. Boeng kam Pinh Puoy has 1,900-metre (6,230 ft) width, 19-kilometre (12 mi) length and can load 110,000,000 cubic metres (3.8846×109 cu ft).
Sek Sak Resort
is the natural resort, which has been popular since before the civil war time. Sek Sak stretches along the river bank full of plant, trees and bamboo-green nature in 500-metre (1,640 ft) length. As long as visiting Sek Sak, tourists can also visit other attractive sites like Po Pus Pich Chen Da Dong Tong and Sa Ang speak, the pre-history site in five kilometer (3.1 mi) to six kilometer (3.75 mi) distance from each other. Sek Sak located Treng commune, Rotanak Mondul District in 50-kilometre (31 mi) distance from the provincial town of Battambang along the National Road No 57, the former National Road No 10.
