Tangkak District

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Tangkak District
Flag of Malaysia.svg District of Malaysia
Daerah Tangkak
Other transcription(s)
 •  Jawi تڠكق‎
 •  Chinese 東甲縣
 •  Tamil தங்காக்
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Flag
Motto(s): 
Berusaha untuk Makmur(in Malay)
"Striving to Prosper"
Tangkak highlighted in Johor, Malaysia.svg
Location of Tangkak District in Johor
Tangkak District
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Tangkak District
Location of Tangkak District in Malaysia
Coordinates: 2°16′N102°33′E / 2.267°N 102.550°E / 2.267; 102.550
Country Flag of Malaysia 23px.svg  Malaysia
State Flag of Johor.svg  Johor
Seat Tangkak
Local area government(s) Tangkak District Council
Government
 • District officerHaji Shafiei bin Ahamad
Area
[1]
 • Total970.24 km2 (374.61 sq mi)
Population
 (2010) [2]
 • Total129,280
 • Density130/km2 (350/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+8 (Not observed)
Postcode
849xx
Calling code +6-06
Vehicle registration plates J
Tangkak District Council Tangkak District Council.JPG
Tangkak District Council

The Tangkak District is a district in western Johor, Malaysia, bordering Muar District to the south, Segamat District to the northeast, and Jasin District, Malacca to the west. The district also shares a 11 kilometre border with Tampin District, Negeri Sembilan to the northwest. The district capital and largest settlement is the town of Tangkak. Other towns include Sagil, Sungai Mati and Tanjung Agas.

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Geography

Mount Ledang, the prominent landmark of the district. Seen from downtown Tangkak. Tangkak 1.jpg
Mount Ledang, the prominent landmark of the district. Seen from downtown Tangkak.

Along with Muar, Batu Pahat and Segamat, Tangkak District is one of the districts that constitute the northern part of Johor. The Muar River delineates the boundary with Muar District to its south, from Durian Chondong in the east towards Tanjung Agas on the Malacca Strait coast. To its northeast, the district's famed landmark, Mount Ledang, is situated close to the tripoint between the neighbouring states of Malacca and Negeri Sembilan, where it is the highest point statewide at 1,276 metres (4,186 ft).

History

The district was previously an autonomous sub-district (daerah kecil) covering the north-western part of the Muar District, separated from Muar Town proper by the Muar River. [3] A ceremony headed by the sultan on 9 June 2008 saw the official proclamation of that part becoming Johor's 10th district, then named Ledang District after the eponymous mountain located within its borders. [4] The district was then renamed Tangkak District at the end of 2015 by a decree of Sultan Ibrahim Ismail to preserve the historical value of traditional name of places in the state. [5] [6] [7]

Administrative divisions

Map of Tangkak District, Johor.svg

Tangkak District is divided into:

Mukims

Towns (Bandar)

Hamlets (Pekan)

Townships

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2010 131,890—    
2020 163,449+23.9%
Figures before 2008 is included under Muar District.
Source: [8]

Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats


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

ParliamentSeat NameMember of ParliamentParty
P143 Pagoh Muhyiddin Yassin Perikatan Nasional (PPBM)
P144 Ledang Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh Pakatan Harapan (PKR)


List of Tangkak district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Negeri)

ParliamentStateSeat NameState AssemblymanParty
P143N7 Bukit Kepong Sahruddin Jamal Perikatan Nasional (PPBM)
P144N9 Gambir Sahrihan JaniBarisan Nasional (UMNO)
P144N10 Tangkak Ee Chin LiPakatan Harapan (DAP)
P144N11 Serom Khairin Nisa IsmailBarisan Nasional (UMNO)

Economy

The main economy activities in the district are lifestyle tourism, adventure sports, light manufacturing and agriculture. [9] Main industrial areas in the district are Desa Serom, Desa Sungai Mati, Gerisek, Sagil and Tangkak Industrial Areas. [10]

Tourist attractions

Mount Ledang National Park

A waterfall in Gunung Ledang National Park Gunung Ledang waterfall.jpg
A waterfall in Gunung Ledang National Park

One of the main tourist attractions of Tangkak is the Gunung Ledang National Park. The park is situated 170 km from Johor Bahru and has an area of 107 km2. The park has two entry points, one in Sagil and the other in Asahan, from the Malaccan side. Mount Ledang's peak, which is 1,276 m above sea level, is the highest point in Johor and has been frequently climbed by many people all year round. Sagil Falls, which is also in the park is a famous picnic site. Mount Ledang is also widely recognised as a friendly training venue for amateur (or beginners) mountain hikers/climbers.

See also

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