Tumpat District
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For the federal constituency represented in the Dewan Rakyat, see Tumpat (federal constituency).
Tumpat (Kelantanese: Ttupak) is a town, a district (jajahan) and parliamentary constituency in northern Kelantan, Malaysia, at the mouth of Kelantan River.
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Tumpat District
Ttupak | |
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Jajahan Tumpat | |
Other transcription(s) | |
• Jawi | تومڤت |
• Chinese | 道北县 |
• Tamil | தும்பாட் |
• Thai | ตุมปัต |
Location of Tumpat District in Malaysia | |
Coordinates: 6°10′N 102°10′E | |
Country | Malaysia |
State | Kelantan |
Seat | Tumpat |
Local area government(s) | Tumpat District Council |
Government | |
• District officer | Rusydee Bin Abdullah[1] |
• Vice District officer | Wan Mohd Nasir Wan Omar |
• Administrative office | Tumpat Land Officers and Colony |
Area | |
• Total | 181 km2 (70 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[3] | |
• Total | 183,100 |
• Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
Postcode | 16xxx |
Calling code | +6-09 |
Vehicle registration plates | D |
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Quick Facts Tumpat District Council Majlis Daerah Tumpat, History ...
Tumpat District Council Majlis Daerah Tumpat | |
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History | |
Founded | 1 January 1979 |
Leadership | |
President | Rusydee Abdullah |
District Secretary | Mohd Khairil Hazmie Yusof |
Meeting place | |
Jalan Tanjung Kuala, 16200 Tumpat, Kelantan Darul Naim | |
Website | |
mdtumpat |
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Tumpat is situated at the end of the East Coast Line railway line operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu (Malayan Railways) which links Kelantan to the southern and western part of Peninsular Malaysia. This strategic location makes it a transportation hub of Kelantan. Tumpat town is approximately 15 km from the state capital, Kota Bharu.