Ou Krieng Saenchey District () is a district (srok) in Kratie Province, Cambodia. Established in late 2022, it is the seventh district in the province.
History The district was officially created by Sub-decree No. 270 on December 23, 2022. The decision was made to improve administrative efficiency in the remote northern parts of the province. To form the new district, five communes were carved out of Sambour District.
Geography Ou Krieng Saenchey is a rural district heavily characterized by its proximity to the Mekong River and the protected forest areas of northeastern Cambodia. It borders the Stung Treng Province to the north.
Administrative divisions As of 2026, Ou Krieng Saenchey District has five khums (communes) and 25 villages. The administrative headquarter is located in Ou Krieng Commune.
No.CodeCommuneKhmerNumber of villages1100701Kbal Damreiក្បាលដំរី52100702Ou Kriengអូរគ្រៀង53100703Oukondear Sencheyអូរកណ្តៀរសែនជ័យ34100704Roluos Mean Cheyរលួសមានជ័យ65100705Srae Chisស្រែជិះ6
Economy The economy is primarily agricultural, with a focus on: Small-scale farming: Rice, corn, and pulse crops.
Agro-industry: The area has seen a rise in rubber and cashew nut plantations.
Natural Resources: Due to its location, the district plays a role in forest conservation and community-based fishery management along the Mekong.
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