Banlung is the capital of Ratanakiri Province in northeastern Cambodia. It is also the capital of the Banlung District. It has a population of 17,000. The town was formerly known as Labansiek. It is a relatively lively commercial center; ethnic minorities from surrounding villages often come to the city market to sell their goods.
Wet season runs from May to October courtesy of the southwest monsoon. Wet season brings some 75% of BanLung’s annual rainfall. July to September are the wettest months.