Pursat Province Investment Information
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Municipality and Province Pursat Province Investment Information Pursat Province Pursat Road Network I. Introduction to the Province Pursat Province is located in northwestern Cambodia, 186 km from Phnom Penh and shares borders with Kampong Chhnang and Kampong Speu provinces to the east, Battambang Province and Thailand to the west, Koh Kong Province to the south and the Great lake (Tonle Sap Lake) to the north. The National Road No. 5 connecting Phnom Penh to Thailand via Pursat forms a part of the important ASEAN Highway No.1 linking Bangkok with Ho Chi Minh City. As a result, the province has great potential as a hub for cross-border trade among the ASEAN nations. Pursat has abundant of natural resources such as mining, fisheries, forestry and tourist resorts. The total land area is 12,692 km 2 and is divided into four main parts; a mid-highland region of 128.951 ha, which is suitable for agriculture, handicraft, business and other service sectors; a highland region of 159.158 ha where agro-industry is thriving; a mountain region of 856.456 ha that has abundant forests and wildlife; and the Tonle Sap area of 124.635 ha that provides benefits to people of the province in the form of various kinds of fishery products as well as tourism resources, which could be developed with the eco-tourism industry. The province also has great potential as a base for the country’s electricity supply through the development of hydro-power plants, which would serve local consumers and industries as well as national ones. 111 Municipality and Province Pursat Province Investment Information II. Overview of the Province Provincial Capital Pursat Total area of the Province 12,692 km 2 Landscape Mid-highland area of 128,951 ha Highland area of 159,158 ha Mountain area of 856,456 ha Tonle Sap Land area of 124,635 ha Total Population 438,720 persons Population Density 34 persons/km 2 Population age over 18years 272,366 persons (Men: 132,336, Women: 140,030) Temperature 23.5 o C - 36.0 o C (Average: 32.5 oC) Rainfall 1,487.42 mm/year Administrative Boundary Number of city: 1 Number of communes: 49 Number of districts: 5 Number of villages: 501 Adults with literacy 421,299 persons (Men: 206,327, Women: 214,972) Provincial Border East: Kampong Cham and Kampong Speu Provinces West: Battambang Province and Thailand North: Tonle Sap Lake South: Koh Kong Province Number of Establishments Number by size 1-10 (persons) 11,773 11-50(persons) 217 51-100 (persons) 14 101 or more 3 Total 12,007 III. Infrastructure Electricity Total Supply Amount 5 MW EDC 5 MW IPP None Major power plant N/A Major transmission line National Grid Water Supply amount Production Capacity: 8,520 m 3/day Major water supply plant Water supply Unit Transportation Vehicles (car, bus, truck and motorcycle) railways and vessels Road 1 digit national roads Total: 86 km (1NR of 1 digit: No.5) 2 digit national roads Total: 212.37 km (3 NRs of 2 digit: No. 53B, No.54 and No.55) Provincial (3digit) roads Total: 503.32 km (24 provincial roads) Rural roads Total: 1,329 km (319 rural roads) Total length Total: 2,130.69 km Rail road Total Length of rail road of 78 km from Kampong Chhnang to Battambang border (Concession BOT project) Airport None Port Dry Port None Sea Port None River Port None International Regional Checking points : Phnom Rusey, Chhpan Cheychomnash and Road 55 (Veal Veng District) Check Points IV. Investment 1) Special features or strong points for the Province in terms of investment Z Advantageous geographic location fostering cross-border trade between Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam through ASEAN Highway No.1. Z Productive land suitable for agricultural plantations and favorable to rice, cash crops and livestock. Z Abundant fishery products and tourism resources benefiting from the Great Tonle Sap Lake Z Reliable electricity and water supply. 112 Municipality and Province Pursat Province Investment Information 2) Investment opportunities or potential sector Three main priority sectors could be taken into account and promoted; agriculture sector, industrial sector, tourism sector. By concentrating on the unique features or strong points of the province in relation to investment, these key factors can turn into good opportunities and meet the needs of investors: Z Agricultural sector and agro-industrial sector: Paddy rice, industrial crops such as maize, cassava, bean and vegetables, fishery and livestock. Z Industry Sector: Food and animal feed processing as well as the construction of hydro-power plants. Z Tourism Sector: Potential resort areas with waterfalls (Lobak Kumronh Waterfall in Kravanh District, O’da Waterfall in Kravanh District and Chrok Lo Ieng Waterfall in Kra Ko District) and other eco-tourism areas. 3) Approved QIP by Provinces-Municipalities Investment Sub-committees (PMIS) : None 4) SEZ in the Province Name MDS Thmor Da Special Economic Zone Location Khum Thmor Da, Veal Veng district Land area 2,265 ha Project Status Under the construction Zone investors Thmor Da Co., Ltd V. Industry 1) Current Major Industries Z Agricultural products such as paddy rice, cash crops such as maize, cassava, beans and vegetables; livestock; and fishery products from the Great Lake are major industrial sectors for the province. Z Steung Atai Hydro-Power Plant produces 120 MW of electricity and is located in Khum O’ Som , Veal Veng District 2) Priority Industries to be Promoted Agro-industry : - Cassava processing factories for producing ethanol and processed flour. - AKASJA processing factories for producing paper. Industry : - Animal feed processing factories. -Construction materials (stone, sand, granite, etc.). Hydro Power Plant : - Pursat 1Hydro Power Plant produces an electricity of 40 MW located in Veal Veng District. - Pursat 2 Hydro Power Plant produces an electricity of 17 MW located in Veal Veng District. - Steung Mebon 2 Hydro Power Plant produces an electricity of 210 MW located in Veal Veng. - Steung Mebon 3 Hydro Power Plant produces an electricity of 50 MW located in Veal Veng. 3) Reasons or Measures for Promotion of the Priority Industries Z Abundant productive land, which is suitable for agricultural plantations. Z Rich natural resources for tourism development. Z The above-mentioned priority industries are expected to contribute to SME promotion as well as improve the living conditions of people in the province. 4) Economic Land Concessions related to Agro industry in the Province Company Name Country Location Size (ha) Purpose of Investment Akphiwat Ratana Visal Co., Ltd. Cambodia Krako District 3, 339 Agro-industry and livestock Phea Pimex Co., Ltd. Cambodia Phnom Kravanh District 138, 963 Agro-industry MDS Import-Export Co., Ltd Cambodia Veal Veng District 4,402 Agro-industry MDS Import-Export Co., Ltd Cambodia Veal Veng District 1,950 Agro-industry Hotel, casino and market MDS SEZ Special Economic Zone Cambodia Veal Veng District 2,265 Agricultural product warehouse Thmor Da Co., Ltd Agro-industry Touch Heav Agro-industry Cambodia Bakan District 3,405 Agro-industry and Livestock development corporation 113 Municipality and Province Pursat Province Investment Information VI. Natural Resources 1) Agriculture Z Agricultural land and cultivated area: Total & by crop Name of Crop Cultivated area (ha) Yield (ton/ha) Total Production (ton) Rice Paddy (Dry + Wet) Wet: 103,431 3.050 315,464tons/year Dry: 6,010 3.805 22,868tons/year Subsidiary and industrial crops 9,196 ha 10.0 91, 960 tons/year Fruit and permanent crops N/A N/A N/A Z Irrigation area Natural Reservoirs 6 reservoirs and Volume of water in study Irrigation Line 33 lines with total length of 86,066 m Sub-irrigation line 76 lines with total length of 212,229 m Z Major crops: Rice, fruits, vegetable, etc. Type of Crop Cultivated Area (ha) Production Amount (ton) Rice (wet) 103,431 315,464 Rice (Dry) 6,010 22,868 Maize (white) 154 559 Maize (Red) 2,020 7,393 Cassava 4,143 70,431 Bean 692 865 Soya-bean 450 585 Z Rubber Rubber plantation area None Production amount of rubber None Z Provincial specialized fruit and product Orange, Marble 2) Forestry Forestry area 889, 243 ha Wildlife sanctuary and protected area -Phum Somkok with land area of 256,123 ha -Phnom Oural with land area of 78,253 ha -Tonle Sap lake with land area of 50,385 ha 3) Main minerals production and mining area Production Name of Mineral Mining Area Amount Antimony(Sb) N/A Srae Pang Area, Veal Veng District Chromium(Gr) N/A Srae Pang Area, Veal Veng District Fe To3 ( Oxidized iron) N/A Koh romseav area, Koh Kaeek, Kandeang District Mg2 (SI2 O6) Enstatite N/A Anlong Reap area, Veal Veng District Ca(CO3) N/A Khum Pramoy, Veal Veng District 4) Fishery Z Major Fishery Product Type of Fish Production Amount Freshwater fish 37,900 tons/year (2012) Z Aquaculture Productions Type of Product Production Amount Fish 3,900 tons Crocodile 350 heads 114 Municipality and Province Pursat Province Investment Information 5) Tourism Z Historical/cultural area Name Appeal points Oknha Kleng Meoung The site is the historical grave of Oknha Kleng Meoung and his wife (Khan Keuv), who committed suicide, and is well known as a holy place for special ceremonies for high commanders before going onto the battlefield. Z New found area which potential for tourist Name Appeal points O’ Da Waterfall O'Da Rapids is a picnic area located about 52 km from provincial capital. Visitors can enjoy the natural environment and nature walks along a logging road. Chrak Loieng Waterfall The waterfall is expected to be a tourism site, since it has a plenty of ecological environment and natural.