Wuak

Wuak is a rural settlement^[1] in Pakan District, Sarawak, Malaysia.^[2] It lies approximately 145.4 kilometres (90 mi) east of the state capital Kuching.

Wuak
Nanga Wak primary school
Wuak
Coordinates: 1.83333°N 111.61667°E / 1.83333; 111.61667
Country	Malaysia
State	Sarawak
Elevation	69 m (226 ft)

History

An Iban warrior named Rentap built a fort at Wuak river before 1870.^[3]

Geography

Neighbouring settlements include:

• Rumah Sait 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi) west
• Rumah Jambai 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi) north
• Rumah Nyumbang 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) southeast
• Rumah Galau 4.1 kilometres (2.5 mi) southeast
• Rumah Asun 5.6 kilometres (3.5 mi) east
• Betong 5.6 kilometres (3.5 mi) east

References

1. Zulkifli, Zulaikha (1 May 2016). "Lack of water, electricity bigger deal than BN infighting". Malaysiakini. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
2. "Wuak, Malaysia". Geonames. 1994-02-10. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
3. "History". Pusat ekonomi digital pekan Pakan (Pakan digital economy centre). Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.