Imagine living near Phum Kbal Damrei with around 36,135 other people. Phum Kbal Damrei. It sounds like a place shrouded in mystery.
This hamlet sits at latitude 11.2379 and longitude 105.6741. It is a precise location. We are in Cambodia.
Phum Kbal Damrei is not just a name. It is a place where people live.
Did you know that Phum Kbal Damrei is 6 meters above sea level? That is about 22 feet. The air here carries whispers of daily life.
If you look to the south-southwest, about 21 nautical miles away, you might spot Cai Cai Camp. To the east, at 22 nautical miles, lies Tu00e2y Ninh Combat Base.
Phnom Penh International Airport is 52 nautical miles to the west-northwest. From here, planes arrive from all over the world. AirAsia, All Nippon Airways, and Asiana Airlines all land here.
Looking further south-southwest, 55 nautical miles away, is the closed Long Xuyu00ean Airport. Sixty-two nautical miles east is Tansonnhut International Airport in Hochiminh.
Phum Kbal Damrei is a nexus point. It is surrounded by activity. It is linked to the world through nearby transportation hubs.
Consider the weather here. Time is GMT.
Phum Kbal Damrei is a point on the map. It is a home to thousands. It is a part of a larger tapestry of Cambodian life.