{{More citations needed|date=December 2009}} {{Infobox settlement | official_name = Mean Chey | native_name = {{lang|km|ខណ្ឌមានជ័យ}} | native_name_lang= | settlement_type = District (''Khan'') | image_skyline = Mean_Chey_Skyline.jpg | image_alt = Khan Mean Chey Skyline | image_caption = Mean Chey Skyline | image_map = Mean Chey locator.svg | map_caption = | pushpin_map = Cambodia | pushpin_map_caption = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{flag|Cambodia}} | subdivision_type1 = Province | subdivision_name1 = Phnom Penh | subdivision_type2 = | subdivision_name2 = | subdivision_type3 = | subdivision_name3 = | established_title = | established_date = | population_total = {{decrease}} 248,464 | population_as_of = 2019 | population_footnotes = <ref name=census2019>{{Cite web|url=http://nis.gov.kh/nis/Census2019/Final%20General%20Population%20Census%202019-English.pdf|title=General Population Census of the Kingdom of Cambodia 2019 – Final Results|publisher=Ministry of Planning|work=National Institute of Statistics|date=26 January 2021|access-date=3 February 2021}}</ref> | population_density_km2 = | area_total_km2 = 29 | area_footnotes = {{Update inline|date=June 2020|reason=The area value is outdated as boundaries have changed multiple times through time.}} | leader_title = | leader_name = | blank_name_sec1 = Postal code | blank_info_sec1 = | geocode = 1206 | timezone = Cambodia | utc_offset = +7 | coordinates = {{coord|region:KH_type:adm2nd|display=inline,title|format=dms}} | website = | footnotes = }} '''Mean Chey''' ({{langx|km|មានជ័យ}}, {{Transliteration|km|Méanchei}} {{IPA|km|miəncəj|}}, lit. "Victorious") is an administrative district (''khan'') located in the south-eastern part of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. As of 2019, due to boundary changes, its population decreased from 2008 but is the second most populous district of Phnom Penh.<ref name=census2019/>
== Administration == According to the 1998 census, Mean Chey consisted of eight Sangkats with a total population of 157,112;<ref>{{Cite web|title=General Population Census of Cambodia 1998, Final Census Results|publisher=National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning, Cambodia|date=August 2002|url=http://www.nis.gov.kh/nis/uploadFile/pdf/CensusResult98.pdf|access-date=9 June 2020|page=174}}</ref> the population recorded by the 2008 census was 266,865.<ref name=2008census>{{cite web|url=http://archive.opendevelopmentcambodia.net/census/?census=2008&cen=1&bound=districts&mapid=107&code=1206&tier=11|title=2008 Census – Mean Chey District|work=opendevelopmentcambodia.net|publisher=Open Development Cambodia|access-date=9 June 2020}}</ref>
In 2010 Khan Mean Chey was expanded by incorporating four communes from Kien Svay District, Kandal Province: Kbal Kaoh, Preaek Aeng, Preaek Thmei and Veal Sbov.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stat.go.jp/info/meetings/cambodia/pdf/ecp_bnd1.pdf|title=Administrative Area Changes of Phnom Penh Municipality on 5 November 2010|work=stat.go.jp|publisher=Statistics Bureau of Japan|access-date=9 June 2020}}</ref> In 2013, the latter four Sangkats, along with Chbar Ampov Ti Muoy, Chbar Ampov Ti Pir, Nirouth and Preaek Pra formed a new entity, Khan Chbar Ampov,<ref name=gazzetteer>{{cite web|url=http://db.ncdd.gov.kh/gazetteer/view/index.castle|title=Cambodia Gazetteer Database Online|publisher=National Committee for Sub-National Democratic Development|access-date=9 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://english.cambodiadaily.com/news/three-new-districts-in-phnom-penh-approved-49424/|title=Three New Districts in Phnom Penh Approved|author=Khuon Narim|publisher=The Cambodia Daily|date=18 December 2013|access-date=9 June 2020}}</ref> taking Mean Chey's number of Sangkats to four. In 2016, Stueng Mean Chey was split in three separate Sangkats and Boeng Tumpun was split in two parts.<ref name=gazzetteer/>
As of 2020, Mean Chey is subdivided into seven Sangkats (communes) and 59 Phums (villages).<ref name=gazzetteer/>
{| class="wikitable" |- ! Geocode ! Sangkat (commune) ! Phums (villages) |- | 120606 | Chak Angrae Leu | Prek Ta Kong, Prek Ta Nu, Prek Ta Kong I, Prek Ta Kong II, Prek Ta Kong III, Prek Ta Nu I, Prek Ta Nu II |- | 120607 | Chak Angrae Kraom | Tuol Roka, Prek Ta Long, Tuol Roka I, Tuol Roka II, Tuol Roka III, Prek Ta Long I, Prek Ta Long II, Prek Ta Long III |- | 120608 | {{nowrap|Stueng Mean Chey 1}} | Mean Chey, Mean Chey I, Mean Chey II, Thmei, Trea, Trea I, Trea II, Trea III |- | 120609 | Stueng Mean Chey 2 | Phneat, Damnak Thum, Damnak Thum I, Damnak Thum IV, Ruessei, Ruessei III, Prek Toal, Prek Toal I |- | 120610 | Stueng Mean Chey 3 | Trea IV, Ruessei I, Ruessei II, Damnak Thum II, Damnak Thum III, Damnak Thum V |- | 120611 | Boeng Tumpun 1 | Chamraeun Phal, Chamraeun Phal I, Chamraeun Phal II, Chamraeun Phal III, Chamraeun Phal IV, Sansam Kosal I, Sansam Kosal II, Sansam Kosal III, Sansam Kosal IV, Sansam Kosal V, Sansam Kosal VI |- | 120612 | Boeng Tumpun 2 | Kbal Tumnob, Kbal Tumnob I, Kbal Tumnob II, Kbal Tumnob III, Tnaot Chrum, Tnaot Chrum I, Tnaot Chrum II, Tnaot Chrum III, Tnaot Chrum IV, Tnaot Chrum V, Tnaot Chrum VI |}
==Education== Since 2015 the campus of the International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP) is on Hun Neang Boulevard,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ispp.edu.kh/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ISPP_on_the_map_July_2015.pdf|title=ISPP_on_the_map_July_2015.pdf|publisher=International School of Phnom Penh|access-date=2020-05-14|quote=International School of Phnom Penh Secondary Campus Hun Neang Boulevard, Phnom Penh, Cambodia}}</ref> in Mean Chey Section.<ref name=Meancheymap>{{cite web|url=http://phnompenh.gov.kh/en/property-tax-map/|title=Property Tax Map|publisher=City of Phnom Penh|access-date=2020-05-06}} - [http://phnompenh.gov.kh/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/map-mc-2480x1753-131823496617922137.jpg Map of Mean Chey Section] - Compare map to Google Maps view of Mean Chey District and [https://www.stat.go.jp/info/meetings/cambodia/pdf/12com_11.pdf Map from the] Japanese Government Statistics Agency.</ref>
Home of English International School Prek Eng Branch is in Mean Chey Section.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.homeofenglish.edu.kh/contact|title=Contact Us|publisher=Home of English International School|access-date=2020-05-16|quote=Prek Eng Branch National Road #1, Phnom Penh, Cambodia}}</ref><ref name=Meancheymap/>
National Institute of Business (NIB) is located Next to New Steung Mean Chey Market on Street 217 in Mean Chey Section.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nib.edu.kh/history.php | title=ប្រវត្តិវិទ្យាស្ថានជាតិពាណិជ្ជសាស្រ្ត }}</ref> It was established in 1979.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.alluniversity.info/cambodia/national-institute-of-business/ | title=National Institute of Business in Cambodia }}</ref>
==Buddhist temples== List of pagodas in Khan Mean Chey<ref>{{cite web |title=All Pagodas in Phnom Penh|url=https://www.kampucheathmey.com/local-news/209068|website=kampucheathmey.com|publisher=Kampuchea Thmey|access-date=October 1, 2021}}</ref>
* Wat Changkran Ta Prohm Steung Meanchey (Wat Steung Meanchey) * Wat Sansam Kosal * Wat Dombok Khpuos * Wat Chak Angre Leu * Wat Chak Angre Krom * Wat Ang Porthi Nhean * Wat Noun Mony * Wat Samaki Raingsey
==Gallery== <gallery widths="170px" heights="170px" perrow="5"> File:Mean Chey Skyline.jpg|Mean Chey Skyline File:Veng Sreng Boulevard at Steung Mean Chey Junction.jpg|Veng Sreng Boulevard at Steung Mean Chey Junction File:Aerial View of New Steung Mean Chey Market.jpg|Aerial View of New Steung Mean Chey Market File:New Steung Mean Chey Market (2022).jpg|New Steung Mean Chey Market in 2022 File:Steung Mean Chey Market.jpg|Steung Mean Chey Market File:New Steung Mean Chey Market.jpg|New Steung Mean Chey Market File:Wat Dombok Khpuos.jpg|Wat Dombok Khpuos File:Aerial View of Wat Noun Mony.jpg|Aerial View of Wat Noun Mony File:Mean_Chey_District_Hall.jpg|Mean Chey District Hall File:Wat Steung Mean Chey (Temple).jpg|Temple of Wat Steung Mean Chey File:National_Institute_of_Business_(NIB).jpg|National Institute of Business (NIB) Wat_Sansam_Kosal.jpg|Wat Sansam Kosal </gallery>
==References== {{Reflist}}
{{Phnom Penh}} {{Districts of Cambodia}} {{Authority control}}
Category:Districts of Phnom Penh