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February 18, 2026

Registration of Indigenous Community Land of the Koeng Ethnic Group in Ratanakiri Province

Background

The Ratanakiri provincial administration, through its Department of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction, and Cadastral, has conducted official registration of community land belonging to the Koeng indigenous ethnic group. The land parcel numbered 005, measuring 30.1359 hectares, is located in In Village, Ta Lav Commune, Andoung Meas District, Ratanakiri Province.

Scope of Application

This registration specifically applies to the community land of the Koeng indigenous ethnic group in Ratanakiri province. The registration covers communal ownership rights in accordance with the technical cadastral framework and the relevant land management law overseen by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction and Cadastral.

Key Provisions or Decisions

The community land is officially registered as communal property based on cadastral technical criteria and the Land Management Law. The land is held and managed by the leader of the Koeng indigenous community located in Chan Village, Ta Vaeng Leu Commune, Ta Vaeng District. This formal registration is an implementation of legal procedures recognizing indigenous communal land rights.

Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance

The formal communal registration of indigenous land enhances legal clarity and security of land tenure in the area, contributing to the resolution of land disputes. It provides a reference point for land use management, protecting the land rights of indigenous communities and clarifying boundaries and ownership for investors and other stakeholders.

Official Source

Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC)
Website: https://mlmupc.gov.kh/
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