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Kerian District

District of Perak in Malaysia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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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 the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area.

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

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Administrative divisions

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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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References

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