Hulu Langat District

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Hulu Langat District
Daerah Hulu Langat
Other transcription(s)
   Jawi دايره هولو لاڠت
   Chinese 乌鲁冷岳县
   Tamil உலு லங்காட்
Daerah Hulu Langat Highlighted in the State of Selangor, Malaysia.svg
Location of Hulu Langat District in Selangor
Hulu Langat District
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Hulu Langat District
Location of Hulu Langat District in Malaysia
Coordinates: 3°05′N101°50′E / 3.083°N 101.833°E / 3.083; 101.833
CountryMalaysia
State Selangor
Seat Bandar Baru Bangi
Local area government(s) Kajang Municipal Council
(South)
Ampang Jaya Municipal Council
(North)
Government
  District officerZul-Kefli@Zulkefli Khalid [1]
Area
[2]
  Total829.44 km2 (320.25 sq mi)
Population
 (2020) [3]
  Total1,400,461
  Density1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+8 (MST)
  Summer (DST) UTC+8 (Not observed)
Postcode
43xxx, 55xxx, 56xxx, 68xxx
Calling code +6-03-4, +6-03-8, +6-03-9
Vehicle registration plates B

Hulu Langat District is a district of Malaysia located in the southeastern corner of Selangor, between Kuala Lumpur and Negeri Sembilan. It is bordered by the state of Pahang to the east and north, Gombak district to the north-west, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Petaling district to the west, Sepang district to the south-west, and state of Negeri Sembilan to the south.

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Hulu Langat is the fifth largest district in Selangor State with an area of 840 square kilometres and the second most populous district with a population of 1,400,461 at the 2020 Census (provisional result). [4] It is also the second most densely populated district with approximately 1688 people per km2. It has a mix of urban and rural settlements with a majority of the population settling in towns near Kuala Lumpur. These population centers, such as Cheras and Ampang effectively became suburbs of the greater metropolitan area (both Cheras and Ampang are communities now divided administratively between Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory and Selangor State).

Hulu Langat has a median income of RM8361 (2019), which is the fourth highest in the state and country behind Petaling, Sepang and Gombak. [5] The figure is higher than both the state, RM8210 (2019) and national median income of RM5873 (2019). [6]

Population

According to the Department of Statistics, Malaysia, Hulu Langat's population increased from 1,138,198 in 2010 to 1,400,416 in 2020. [7]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1991 413,900    
2000 864,451+108.9%
2010 1,138,198+31.7%
2020 1,400,461+23.0%
Source: [8]

The following is based on the Department of Statistics Malaysia 2020 forecast. [9]

Ethnic groups in Hulu Langat, 2020 forecast
Ethnicity PopulationPercentage
Bumiputera 731,70058.3%
Chinese 385,60030.7%
Indian 122,4009.8%
Others14,4001.1%

Administrative divisions

Map of Hulu Langat District, Selangor.svg

Hulu Langat District is divided into 7 mukims , which are: [10]

  1. Hulu Langat
  2. Ampang
  3. Cheras
  4. Hulu Semenyih
  5. Kajang
  6. Semenyih
  7. Beranang
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    Local Area Government

    1. Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (Mukim Ampang only)
    2. Kajang Municipal Council (Most parts of the district except Mukim Ampang)

    Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats

    Hulu Langat, Selangor Parliament and State Assembly Electoral Districts Hulu Langat, Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats.svg
    Hulu Langat, Selangor Parliament and State Assembly Electoral Districts


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

    ParliamentSeat NameMember of ParliamentParty
    P099 Ampang Rodziah Ismail Pakatan Harapan (PKR)
    P100 Pandan Rafizi Ramli Pakatan Harapan (PKR)
    P101 Hulu Langat Mohd Sany Hamzan Pakatan Harapan (AMANAH)
    P102 Bangi Syahredzan Johan Pakatan Harapan (DAP)
    P103 Puchong Yeo Bee Yin Pakatan Harapan (DAP)


    List of Hulu Langat district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)

    ParliamentStateSeat NameState AssemblymanParty
    P99N20 Lembah Jaya Syed Ahmad Syed Abdul Rahman Alhadad Pakatan Harapan (PKR)
    P100N21 Pandan Indah Izham Hashim Pakatan Harapan (AMANAH)
    P100N22 Teratai Yew Jia HaurPakatan Harapan (DAP)
    P101N23 Dusun Tua Johan Abd Aziz Barisan Nasional (UMNO)
    P101N24 Semenyih Nushi MahfodzPerikatan Nasional (PAS)
    P102N25 Kajang David Cheong Kian YoungPakatan Harapan (PKR)
    P102N26 Sungai Ramal Mohd Shafie NgahPerikatan Nasional (PAS)
    P102N27 Balakong Wayne Ong Chun WeiPakatan Harapan (DAP)
    P103N28 Seri Kembangan Wong Siew Ki Pakatan Harapan (DAP)

    Transportation

    Railways

    Bus

    Hentian Kajang is the main bus terminal that provides access to both intercity and local destinations with Rapid Bus as the main service provider. Bus routes within the district fall under the Ampang Corridor and Cheras Corridor.

    Highways

    Education

    Hulu Langat District is home to a number of higher education institutions.

    Public universities

    Private universities and university colleges

    Places of interest

    Hulu Langat town is famous for its durians. This town is also popular for its recreational activities and natural surroundings. Due to its near location to the city of Kuala Lumpur Hulu Langat is a popular spot to the local tourist for recreational activities. Among the popular spots of eco-tourism are the Sungai Gabai Waterfalls, the Semenyih Water Reservoir and the Congkak River Forest Recreational Center. Another latest hot spot for tourism is the Sungai Lopoh, located at 22nd Mile of Jalan Hulu Langat and the Kuala Lumpur Look Out Point Tourist Complex, located at Jalan Ampang–Hulu Langat.

    Near Lembah Pangsun lies Mount Nuang (1,483m), a training ground for hikers and runners before they climb Mount Kinabalu or do a marathon. There are two hots spring in Hulu Langat one is Dusun Tua Hot Spring located at 16th mile and Sungai Serai Hot Spring.

    Balakong consists of various shopping malls that are frequented by tourists and locals, such as AEON (Jusco) Cheras Selatan Balakong.

    Kajang town on the other hand is famous for its satay, which is very popular amongst the locals as well as tourists.

    Pekan Batu 14 Hulu Langat

    Pekan Batu 14 Hulu Langat is an old town which 14 miles from Kuala Lumpur.

    Landmark

    - Masjid Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah

    - Dewan Dato Nazir Hulu Langat

    - Balai Polis Pekan Batu 14 Hulu Langat

    Pekan Batu 18 Hulu Langat

    Pekan Batu 18 Hulu Langat is an old town which 18 miles from Kuala Lumpur.

    It is also a Famous Place for Cycling Gathering Point

    Landmark

    - Balai Polis Pekan Batu 18 Hulu Langat

    - SJK (C) CHOON HWA

    Notable people from Hulu Langat

    See also

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