district lies in the centre of the province. Reading from the north clockwise, Serei Saophoan borders with Svay Chek district to the north. The eastern border of the district is shared with Preah Netr Preah district. The Sisophon River runs through the district flowing from west to east. To the south the district shares a border with Mongkol Borei district. The western border of the district joins with Ou Chrov district of Banteay Meanchey. Administration The Serei Saophoan district governor reports to Oung Ouen, the Governor of Banteay Meanchey. The following table shows the villages of Serei Saophoan district by commune. Demographics The district is subdivided into 7 communes (khum) and 42 villages (phum). According to the 1998 Census, the population of the district was 98,848 persons in 18,374 households in 1998. This population consisted of 48,056 males (48.6%) and 50,792 females (51.4%). With a population of almost 100,000 people, Serei Saophoan has one of the largest district populations in Banteay Meanchey province. The average household size in Serei Saophoan is 5.4 persons per household, which is slightly larger than the rural average for Cambodia (5.2 persons). The sex ratio in the district is 94.6%, with more females than males. References External links Banteay Meanchey at Royal Government of Cambodia website Banteay Meanchey at the Ministry of Commerce website Districts of Banteay Meanchey province