Google Earth Phnom Penh Review

| Zone | Location | Observable Characteristics | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Riverside (Sisowath Quay) | High density, mixed commercial/tourism, white/grey rooftops, colonial architecture. | | Residential Suburbs | Tuol Kork, Sen Sok | Medium density, grid of narrow streets, red-tiled roofs, numerous small Buddhist pagodas (wats). | | Industrial | Russey Keo, Chbar Ampov | Large rectangular warehouse roofs, sparse vegetation, proximity to major truck routes. | | Peri-urban Wetlands | Southern Boeung Cheung Ek | Low density, visible water bodies and marsh grass, vulnerable to flooding (notably the site of the “Boeung Tompun” lake filling). |

Urban Visualization and Spatial Analysis of Phnom Penh, Cambodia Using Google Earth google earth phnom penh

Using Google Earth’s measuring tools and visual classification, one can identify four distinct land-use zones in Phnom Penh: | Zone | Location | Observable Characteristics |

Phnom Penh, the capital and most populous city of Cambodia, has undergone rapid urbanization over the past two decades. Traditional methods of mapping and analyzing this growth can be resource-intensive. This paper explores how Google Earth, a freely available virtual globe platform, serves as an effective tool for observing, measuring, and understanding the urban geography of Phnom Penh. By leveraging high-resolution satellite imagery and historical archives, researchers, students, and planners can gain valuable insights into the city’s layout, landmarks, and developmental trends. | | Peri-urban Wetlands | Southern Boeung Cheung