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Kerian District

Kerian District

District of Malaysia in Perak

The Kerian District (alternately Krian) is an administrative district in Perak, Malaysia. It covers the northwestern corner of Perak, bordering the states of Penang and Kedah to the north; the main town of Parit Buntar is located a mere 37 km (23 mi) southeast of George Town, Penang's capital city. The district is well known for Bukit Merah, a popular tourist destination.

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Due to its closer proximity to Penang, much of Kerian is also part of Greater Penang, Malaysia's second largest conurbation.

The district is one of the main rice-growing areas in Perak.[5]

Administrative divisions

Map of Kerian District

Kerian District is divided into eight mukims, which are:[6]

Demographics

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The following is based on Department of Statistics Malaysia 2010 census.[3]

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Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats


List of Kerian district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)

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List of Kerian district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly of Perak

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See also

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References

  1. [1]
    "Laman Web Pejabat Daerah Dan Tanah Kerian - Perutusan Pegawai Daerah". pdtkerian.perak.gov.my.
  2. [2]
    "Rancangan Struktur Negeri Perak 2040" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
  3. [3]
    "Population Distribution and Basic Demographic Characteristics, 2010" (PDF). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
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    "Rancangan Struktur Negeri Perak 2040" (PDF). p. 316. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
  5. [5]
    ASLIE, A. MALEK. "6 tan sehektar". M.utudasn.com.my. Archived from the original on 2016-05-09. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
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    "[email protected]" (PDF). Apps.water.gov.my. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-10-01. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  7. [7]
    "Key Findings of Population and Housing Census of Malaysia 2020" (pdf) (in Malay and English). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-2000-85-3.
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