Zip Code: Siem Reap Province _top_
Here lies the paradox. Ask any local their zip code, and you will likely get a blank stare. For centuries, Cambodia has survived without street numbers in the Western sense. Homes are identified by sangkat (commune), phum (village), and a landmark (“the blue house behind the pagoda”).
directory provides an 8-digit breakdown for every village, commune, and district within the province. For a broader range, Zipcode.com.ng zip code siem reap province
But the system is not perfect. The Cambodian government’s official list of postal codes is a labyrinth of PDFs and contradictory data. A hotel on the river might swear its code is 17101, while the provincial depot insists it is 17102. For a tourist trying to forward luggage or a business registering a VAT invoice, this ambiguity is a nightmare. Here lies the paradox
Welcome to Siem Reap Province, where the 12th century meets the 21st century postal code. Homes are identified by sangkat (commune), phum (village),
The airport is located about 7 km southwest of the city center, in . Use 17253 for official airport authority mail.
Some outdated online databases list 17000 for Siem Reap. That code belongs to Kampong Speu Province or is a legacy code from the 1990s. The current, correct code is 17252 for the city.