Kerian District
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The Kerian District (alternately Krian) is an administrative district in Perak, Malaysia. It covers the northwestern corner of Perak, bordering the states of Penang and Kedah to the north; the main town of Parit Buntar is located a mere 37 km (23 mi) southeast of George Town, Penang's capital city. The district is well known for Bukit Merah, a popular tourist destination.
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Kerian District | |
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Daerah Kerian | |
Other transcription(s) | |
• Jawi | كريان |
• Chinese | 吉辇县 |
• Tamil | கிரியான் |
Location of Kerian District in Malaysia | |
Coordinates: 5°0′N 100°30′E | |
Country | Malaysia |
State | Perak |
Seat | Parit Buntar |
Local area government(s) | Kerian District Council |
Government | |
• District officer | Sabli Bakri[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 921.47 km2 (355.78 sq mi) |
Population (2010)[3] | |
• Total | 176,683 |
• Estimate (2015)[4] | 190,700 |
• Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
Postcode | 34200-34400 |
Calling code | +6-05 |
Vehicle registration plates | A |
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Due to its closer proximity to Penang, much of Kerian is also part of Greater Penang, Malaysia's second largest conurbation.
The district is one of the main rice-growing areas in Perak.[5]