Longvek was located halfway between Phnom Penh and the southern end of the Tonle Sap and it was chosen by King Ang Chan (1516–66) as his official capital. Lovek était situé à mi-chemin entre Phnom Penh et l’extrémité sud du Tonlé Sap et fut choisi par le roi Ang Chan Ier (1516–1566) comme capitale officielle.