Setiu District
District of Malaysia in Terengganu / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the federal constituency represented in the Dewan Rakyat, see Setiu (federal constituency).
Setiu is one of the districts in Terengganu, Malaysia. This district is bordered by Besut to the north, Hulu Terengganu to the south, and on the east, Kuala Nerus District.
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Setiu District | |
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Daerah Setiu | |
Other transcription(s) | |
• Jawi | ستيو |
• Chinese | 士兆县 |
Location of Setiu District in Malaysia | |
Coordinates: 5°35′N 102°45′E | |
Country | Malaysia |
State | Terengganu |
Seat | Bandar Permaisuri |
Local area government(s) | Setiu District Council |
Government | |
• District officer | Haji Mohd Sophian bin Abu Bakar[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 1,304.36 km2 (503.62 sq mi) |
Population (2010)[3] | |
• Total | 54,405 |
• Estimate (2014)[4] | 61,700 |
• Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
Postcode | 22xxx |
Calling code | +6-09-6 |
Vehicle registration plates | T |
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Setiu is the second youngest and least populated district in Terengganu. Its capital is Bandar Permaisuri which also serves as its economic and commercial centre. Other towns are Chalok, Sungai Tong, Guntong and Penarik.