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Long Ballong, now known as Long Puak, is an abandoned village found less than 0.5 kilometres away from Long Puak in Sarawak.

Long Puak Place in Sarawak, Malaysia

Long Puak, formerly known as Long Ballong, is a small-village found about 2 km from Long Banga in the Marudi division of Sarawak, Malaysia. It lies approximately 519.1 kilometres (323 mi) east-north-east of the state capital Kuching.

Before the village was discontinued, due to un-strategic geographical location, the village was known to be the center for the surrounding villages like Long Banga, Long Peluan and Long Lamei. These villages sent their children to Long Ballong for education.

Long Banga Place in Sarawak, Malaysia

Long Banga is a rural village located in the north east of Sarawak, Malaysia, in the Marudi division. It lies approximately 589.6 kilometres (366 mi) east-north-east of the state capital Kuching. The name of "Long Banga" originated from a small river near the site of the village.

Long Peluan Place in Sarawak, Malaysia

Long Peluan is a settlement in the Marudi division of Sarawak, Malaysia. It lies approximately 594.4 kilometres (369 mi) east-north-east of the state capital Kuching.

Since the village was abandoned in the early 1980s, the villagers have moved to Long Puak.

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