North-East District (Penang)

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Northeast District
Daerah Timur Laut
Northeast Penang Island District2.png
Northeast District within Penang
Country Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
State Flag of Penang (Malaysia).svg  Penang
City Seal of George Town.svg George Town
Seat Central George Town
Government
   Local government Penang Island City Council
Area
  Total
129.6 km2 (50.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2020) [1]
  Total
556,575
  Density4,294.6/km2 (11,123/sq mi)
Postal code
  • 100xx–108xx
  • 111xx–118xx
Website dtl.penang.gov.my

The Northeast District is a district in George Town within the Malaysian state of Penang. The district covers the northeastern half of Penang Island, including downtown George Town, and borders the Southwest District. Both districts fall under the jurisdiction of the Penang Island City Council.

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History

In 1786, the British East India Company had gained control of Penang Island, establishing the city of George Town at the island's northeastern tip. In the following decades, the entirety of the island was governed directly from George Town.

In 1888, the Southwest District office was established at Balik Pulau at the southwest of the island, thus dividing the island into the Northeast and Southwest districts. Both districts first appeared in official maps dating back to the 1890s. [2]

Administrative divisions

The Northeast District is further divided into 15 subdivisions, officially known as mukims.

Population distribution by subdivisions [3]
SubdivisionPopulation (2020)Area (km2)Population

density (/km2)

Paya Terubong 226,71232.76,933
Bukit Paya Terubong1,9984.9408
Mukim 15134.83
Mukim 161,4083.7381
Mukim 172,57925103
Mukim 1818,2179.21,980
Ayer Itam 16,9741.89,430
Batu Ferringhi 9,0462.33,933
Penang Hill 3323.692
Gelugor 18,6622.96,435
City centre 158,33625.56,209
Jelutong 63,5074.414,433
Tanjong Bungah 14,2712.85,097
Tanjong Pinang 11,9704.52,660
Tanjong Tokong 12,5501.58,367

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References

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