Wat Kandal (Battambang)

Area: Battambang Province > Krong Battambang > Sangkat Praek Preah Sdach > Num Krieb Village
| Type: Ancient Remains & Temples

A beautiful contemporary monastery and pagoda, aka wat, located in the heart of Battambang just east of the Sangker (or Sangkae) River.

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Map

*Important: mapped location may only be approximated to the district level/village only. To visit sites outside the tourist zones you should seek a local guide from the area read more.

Site Info

Reference ID: HA15886 | Last Update: January 1st, 2026
Site Name: Kandal (V.) | Khmer: វត្តកណ្តាល
Location: Battambang Province > Krong Battambang > Sangkat Praek Preah Sdach > Num Krieb Village
MoCFA/EFEO Inventory - CISARK: 6925
Inscription Number/s: K. 795
Tags/Group: pa, stupa, Temples, Wat

Rodney Charles LHuillier

Living in Asia for over a decade and now residing in beautiful Siem Reap. Rodney Charles L'Huillier has spent over seven years in Cambodia and is the author of Ancient Cambodia (2024) and Essential Siem Reap (2017, 2019). Contact via [email protected] - more..