Apostolic Prefecture of Battambang
Apostolic Prefecture of Battambang Praefectura Apostolica Battambangensis ភូមិភាគបាត់ដំបង | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 81,456 km2 (31,450 sq mi) |
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| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 26 September 1968 |
| Current leadership | |
| Apostolic Prefect | Enrique Figaredo Alvargonzalez, S.J. |
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The Apostolic Prefecture of Battambang | |
The Apostolic Prefecture of Battambang is a territorial subdivision of the Roman Catholic Church in Cambodia.
The prefecture covers an area of 80,430 km2 of north-western Cambodia, covering the provinces of Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Thom, Oddar Meanchey, Pailin, Preah Vihear, Pursat and Siem Reap. As of 2006, the estimated total population in the prefecture is 4,639,184 and 7,000 are members of the Catholic Church. The prefecture is subdivided into 27 parishes or pastoral areas, and has 10 priests altogether.