The district shares a border with Kampong Thom province to north and east.

There is one provincial ring road that circles the small mountains in the district's south.

This road is accessible from National Highway 6 in Stueng Saen district of Kampong Thom.

However, it has the smallest district population in the province after Chol Kiri due to its flooded landscape and lack of road transport infrastructure.

[3] In 2008, Kampong Leaeng was the site of a diarrhea epidemic that struck down over 100 people in Samraong Saen commune.

Medical staff from Kampong Chhnang hospital were dispatched by boat to stay in the commune to provide treatment and monitor those affected.