| Sangkae River ស្ទឹងសង្កែ | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Province | Battambang |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 250 km (160 mi) |
The Sangkae River (Khmer: ស្ទឹងសង្កែ, Stung Sangkae; also spelled Stung Sangké or Stung Sangkhae) is one of the main rivers in Battambang Province in north western Cambodia. The Sangkae River is approximately 250 kilometres (160 mi) long.[1] It flows through 6 districts and 27 communes in Battambang province before draining into the Tonlé Sap lake.
The average depth of the river, based on raw data provided by the Battambang's Department of Water Resource (2013) is during the dry season 2.35 metres (7.7 ft) and during the wet season 6.79 metres (22.3 ft).
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Battambang is Cambodia's second most populous city, and a popular tourist destination due to the many nearby ancient temples, Buddhist shrines and the infamous bamboo railway. It is home to some of the best-preserved, French colonial architecture in the country. The city is situated by the Sangkae River, a tranquil, small body of water that winds its way through Battambang Province providing its nice picturesque setting. As with much of Cambodia, the French Colonial architecture is an attractive bonus of the city. Battambang is the second-largest city in Cambodia with a population of over 250,000. Founded in the 11th century by the Khmer Empire, Battambang is well known for being the leading rice-producing province of the country. For over 500 years, it was the main commercial hub of Siam's Eastern Provinces, though it was always populated by Khmer with a mix of ethnic Vietnamese, Lao, Thai and Chinese. Battambang was established as an important trading city with around 2,500 residents in the 18th century. They lived mostly along a single road parallel to the Sangkae River. In 1795 Thailand annexed much of northwestern Cambodia including the provinces of Battambang and Siem Reap. Following the colonization of the French in Battambang the colonial administration developed an urban layout which enlarged the size of the French colonial town. In the first time development, they constructed a grid pattern of well-defined streets, put in the urban structures and built three main streets parallel to the Sangkae River, connected the both side with two bridges in 1917. Still today Battambang is the main hub of the Northwest connecting the entire region with Phnom Penh and Thailand, and as such it's a vital link to Cambodia.
Geography
The Sangkae river flows through several villages and towns in the province, the most important one being Battambang city.
The river splits in two branches at the level of Khwaeng pagoda, 5 km (3.1 mi) south of Battambang city centre. The smaller fork river flows through Sangkae village, 6 km (3.73 mi) east of Battambang city centre, giving its name to Sangkae District. The main branch of the river reaches the Tonlé Sap floodplain around 5 km (3.1 mi) downstream of Preak Trob village, and merges with Serei Sophorn river, in Prey Chas. The two river branches merge again in Thvang village.
The river finally reaches the Tonlé Sap lake through the western Tonlé Sap Biosphere Reserve, near Prek Toal.
Economy
Fishery
The river provides access to the Tonlé Sap lake, as well as fishery resources for local people. The fishing techniques used by locals include the use of fish traps placed on the river banks,[2] as well as fishing nets.
Industry
The Seksak Hydropower plant is located on the river near Traeng, approximately 45 km (28 mi) south-west of Battambang city. The dam forms an artificial lake that hosts a tourism resort. However, in 2015, the lake level rise due to the dam was considered a menace to the touristic activities by local people.[3]
Ecology
Fishery ban
Industrial fishing is usually banned during the peak of the wet season (June to October), as it is the spawning season.[4]
Pollution
Several industrial sites are located along the Sangkae river. Some of the plants can pose a threat to the river ecosystems.
In 2021, the province authorities investigated the potential chemical pollution of the river, after dead fish were found downstream.[5]
In 2023, a company was fined $500,000 for disposing liquid waste in the river.[6] Another company had a chemical waste leakage the same year, the Provincial Administration declared on August 4th.[7]
Transport
A ferry line connects Battambang city to Siem Reap, via the Sangkae river and the Tonle Sap Lake. The trip takes between 5 and 6 hours.
References
- ^ 1997 CIA map.
- ^ Chhut, Chheana (2021). "Arrow Shaped Fish Traps Along Stung Sangkae River".
- ^ "ទេសចរបារម្ភខ្លាចបាត់ឈ្មោះរមណីយដ្ឋានសេកសកដោយសារទំនប់វារីអគ្គិសនី|Cambodia News | Khmer News - ពត៌មានខ្មែរ" (in Khmer). Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ Meng, Seavmey (May 23, 2023). "Freshwater Fishing to Close for Spawn Season". Cambodianess. p. 1.
- ^ Sao Phal Niseiy (2021). "The Authorities Investigate a Liquid Leak from a Chinese Company Plant in Battambang Province".
- ^ Teng Yalirozy (2023). "A Company Is Fined for Dumping Liquid Waste in the Sangke River".
- ^ Chantha, Chhum; Seavmey, Meng (5 August 2023). "Polluted Water in Sangke River Found to Be Liquid Waste from a Factory". Cambodianess. p. 1.
Capital: Battambang | ||
| Banan District |  | |
| Thma Koul District | ||
| Battambang Municipality (city) | ||
| Bavel District |
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| Ek Phnom District | ||
| Moung Ruessei District | ||
| Rotanak Mondol District |
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| Sangkae District | ||
| Samlout District | ||
| Sampov Loun District | ||
| Phnum Proek District | ||
| Kamrieng District | ||
| Koas Krala District | ||
| Rukhak Kiri District |
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This page was last edited on 28 December 2023, at 04:55