Rompin, Negeri Sembilan

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Coordinates: 2°42′0″N102°30′0″E / 2.70000°N 102.50000°E / 2.70000; 102.50000
Country Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
State Flag of Negeri Sembilan.svg  Negeri Sembilan
District Jempol
Luak Luak Johol flag.png Johol
Time zone UTC+8 (MYT)
Postal code
73500
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Rompin in Jempol District

Rompin is a small town located in Jempol District, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, on the banks of the Muar River. Rompin developed as a town for the local community nearby. The village around Rompin town is Kampung Baru Rompin, Kampung Rompin, Kampung Balai Cina, and Kampung Tanah Panjis.

The east coastal railway line of the KTMB runs through Rompin.


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