Boeng Keng Kang I | |
Native Name: | Central Khmer: បឹងកេងកងទី១ |
Native Name Lang: | km |
Settlement Type: | Quarter |
Image Alt: | Aerial View of Boeng Keng Kang I from North-West Side |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Cambodia |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | Phnom Penh |
Subdivision Type2: | Section |
Subdivision Name2: | Boeng Keng Kang |
Timezone: | ICT |
Utc Offset: | +07:00 |
Boeng Keng Kang I (BKKI; Central Khmer: បឹងកេងកងទី១) is a quarter (sangkat) in Boeng Keng Kang Section (formerly in Chamkar Mon Section), Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
It has the nickname NGOville due to the presence of non-governmental organizations. Melanie Brew of the Phnom Penh Post described it as a "hip, trendy area" in 2008.[1] Brew added that "There is also a feeling for some that the area is a little bit too cosmopolitan or international and is divided or separated from the "real" Cambodia."[1]
In regards to area international schools Brew stated they were "Some of the best schools in town".[1]
Harrods International Academy has two campuses in Boeung Keng Kang I: the main campus and the early years campus.[2] Additionally Home of English is also in the community. Brew stated that ICan British International School and Zaman International School are in proximity.[1] The former campuses of British International School of Phnom Penh and International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP) were also in the community.[1] [3]