Chbar Ampov

 

Chbar Ampov (Khmer: ច្បារអំពៅ, Chbar Âmpŏu [cɓaː ɑmpɨw]; meaning "Sugarcane Garden") is a district (khan) in central Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Formed in December 2013 by splitting eight communes from neighbouring Khan Mean Chey,[2] Chbar Ampov is located on the east of Phnom Penh, and is separated from the city by the Bassac river.

Administration

Chbar Ampov is subdivided into 8 Sangkats and 30 Villages.[3]

No. Postal Code Sangkat (commune) Phum (villages)

1 121201 Chbar Ampov I Preaek, Daeum Meakkloea, Daeum Ampil

2 121202 Chbar Ampov II Daeum Chan, Kandal, Daeum Slaeng

3 121203 Nirouth Ta Ngov, Boeung Chhuk, Russei Sraoh, Koh Norea

4 121204 Prek Pra Chroy Basak, Preah Ponlea, Prek Ta Pov, Ou Andoung

5 121206 Prek Aeng Kbal Chroy, Ta Prum, Mittapheap, Tuol Ta Chan, Chong Prek, Roboah Angkanh

6 121208 Prek Thmei Campuh K'aek, Koh Krabei, Prek Thmei

7 121207 Kbal Koh Chroy Ampil, Yok Bat, Prek Thum

8 121205 Veal Sbov Kdei Ta Koy, Veal Sbov, Svay Ta Ok, Prek Cheang Prum

Transport

As of mid 2022, only the Monivong Bridge on National Road 1 links the Chbar Ampov to the capital. A second bridge is under construction to the north of the Monivong bridge and will span the Bassac river linking the Koh Norea island development to Koh Pich in Tonle Basac district, and a third bridge, the Prek Talong bridge is proposed, connecting Sangkat Prek Pra and Sangat Chak Angre Kraom in Mean Chey district.[4]

Education

Chbar Ampov has a growing number of private International and public state schools catering for the areas growing population.

Private schools include:

British International School of Phnom Penh in Chong Prek, Sangkat Prek Aeng.[5]

Southbridge International School Cambodia (SISC)[6] within Peng Huoth's borey The Star Platinum Polaris I, in Sangkat Nirouth.

CIA FIRST International School, Chbar Ampov[7] in Beung Chhuk Village, Sangkat Nirouth

Sovannaphumi School[8] in Russei Sros Village, Sangkat Nirouth.

Paññāsāstra International School (PSIS)[9] in Deum Ampil, Sangkat Chbar Ampov I.

BELTEI International School[10] in Deum Ampil, Sangkat Chbar Ampov I.