Pursat

For the municipality, see Pursat Municipality.

Pursat (/poʊˈsɒt/ poh-SOT; Khmer: ពោធិ៍សាត់, Poŭthĭsăt [poːˈsat̚]) is the capital of Pursat Province, Cambodia. Its name derived from a type of tree^[2] and it lies on the Pursat River. The city is famous as the place of mythical 16th century neak ta of Khleang Moeung.

Pursat ពោធិ៍សាត់
City
Sompove Meas Island in Pursat city center.
Pursat Location of Pursat, Cambodia
Coordinates: 12°32′N 103°55′E
Country	Cambodia
Province	Pursat Province
District	Sampov Meas District
Government
• Type	City
Elevation	17 m (56 ft)
Population  (2019)[1]
• Total	58,255