Northwest Zone ( Eng. Northwest Zone ) - the administrative-territorial unit of Cambodia (Democratic Kampuchea), which existed in 1970-1979. It was located in the provinces of Banteaymeanthey , Battambang and Pursat . The head of the zone in 1975-1978. was Ros Nkhim .
| zone | |
| Northwest Zone | |
|---|---|
| English Northwest zone | |
| A country | |
| Chapter | Ros Nkhim |
| History and Geography | |
| Date of formation | 1970s |
| Date of Abolition | 1979 |
| Timezone | UTC + 7:00 |
| Largest cities | Sisophone , Battambang , Pursat |
After the overthrow of the Khmer Rouge regime and the proclamation of the People's Republic of Kampuchea in 1979, the zones were abolished and the former division of the country into provinces was restored.