Prey Veng is a province of Cambodia. The capital is Prey Veng town. In 2008 it had a total population of 947,357 people.
The National Road 1 passes through, which links Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City and is one of the busiest roads in the country.
This densely populated agricultural region is located on the east bank of the Mekong. The name literally means “long forest” in khmer, but the last great forests have gradually disappeared there over 30 years to provide for agricultural land.
There are two main seasons in Prey Veng. From November to March temperatures are slightly cooler with little rain. From May to October, the rainy season, average temperatures in the day range from 24 to 35 degrees Celsius. During this period it rains for a short time in the afternoon, temple moats are full, the scenery is greener, and there are fewer people at the temples
Travelers should note that Prey Veng is especially hot and humid (highs of 35 – 38 degrees) between May and September. In December, January and February, humidity is at its lowest.