Takeo

Takeo is a province in southern Cambodia, with Takeo City serving as its capital. Located in the southern part of the country, Takeo lies within the broader Mekong Delta region and features a largely rural landscape of fields, villages, and waterways.

The province is historically one of the older settled areas in Cambodia. Its economy is predominantly agricultural, with rice paddies, fruit orchards, and vegetables forming the backbone of rural livelihoods. Fishing along rivers and canals also contributes to local incomes, while some light industry and small businesses support regional commerce. Tourism is modest but includes cultural and historical sites that draw visitors.

A notable landmark is Phnom Chisor, a hill northwest of Takeo City that hosts the 11th-century Prasat Phnom Chisor temple, built during the early Khmer empire. The province contains other temples and rural attractions that illustrate its historical and cultural heritage.

Administratively, Takeo Province is divided into multiple districts and communes, with local governance focusing on rural development, irrigation, education, and infrastructure. The road network connects Takeo to Phnom Penh and neighboring provinces, supporting mobility and trade for residents and visitors alike.

In addition to its Cambodian identity, Takeo is also a given name in East Asia, particularly in Japanese, where it denotes a masculine given name and may be written with various kanji combinations.