Kampot Province Celebrates Major Land Registration Achievement: Over 260,000 Plots

• 10 December 2024
• Local News
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In a significant milestone for land ownership security, Kampot provincial authorities have successfully registered 268,272 plots of land and issued 110,611 land certificates to residents over the past three years. This initiative reflects the government’s dedication to enhancing property rights and fostering sustainable development within the province.

At a recent ceremony in Antong Bek and Bornai Villages, Mr Preap Sophat, Director of the Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction and Cadastre, announced plans to publicly release land assessment documents for three additional villages—Trapaing Raing, Snor Toch, and Ponlay—in Angkor Meas Commune on 7 December 2024.

Mr Sophat shared compelling statistics that underscore the systematic approach taken by local authorities. Among the total registered parcels, 42,024 certificates were issued during the initial land registration phase.

Kampot province, which comprises nine city districts and 93 communes across 491 villages, covers a total area of 4,873 square kilometres with an estimated 800,000 land parcels. To date, land registration efforts have reached 376 villages, resulting in the issuance of 588,723 land certificates, which equates to approximately 73.59% of the total parcels.

Additionally, the department is actively working on cleaning up 157,661 land parcels, representing 19.71% of the total. There are ongoing plans to distribute more land certificates soon. However, 24 villages, accounting for about 53,600 parcels or 6.7%, have yet to declare their assessment areas and are currently under survey. The provincial authorities remain committed to achieving a comprehensive and systematic land registration process by 2025, ensuring that all citizens can claim rightful ownership of their lands.

As Kampot Province continues to enhance its land management practices, these efforts signify a broader commitment to improving the livelihoods of its residents and supporting sustainable development initiatives.

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