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Pangkor Island
Malaysian island / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pangkor Island (Malay: Pulau Pangkor; Chinese: 邦咯岛 Tamil: பங்கோர் தீவு) is an island in Manjung District, Perak, Malaysia. It has a population of approximately 10,000. Nearby islands include Pangkor Laut Island, Giam Island,[1] Mentagor Island, Simpan Island, and Tukun Terindak Island. The major industries of the island are tourism and fishing.
Quick Facts Native name: Pulau Pangkorڤولاو ڤڠكور, Geography ...
Native name: Pulau Pangkor ڤولاو ڤڠكور | |
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![]() Pangkor Island and Lumut from the east | |
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Geography | |
Location | Strait of Malacca |
Coordinates | 4°13′12″N 100°33′18″E |
Area | 18 km2 (6.9 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Malaysia | |
State | Perak |
District | Manjung |
Demographics | |
Population | 10,000 (est) |
Ethnic groups | Malay, Chinese, Indian |
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