city and state capital of Johor, Malaysia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Johor Bahru (also spelled Johor Baharu, Johor Baru,[nb 1] or Johore Bahru; shortly as JB) is the capital city of Johor, Malaysia.[2] Pasir Pelangi, the royal village, is located in Johor Bahru.
Johor Bahru | |
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Bandaraya Johor Bahru | |
Nickname(s): JB, Bandaraya Selatan (Southern City) | |
Motto(s): Berkhidmat, Berbudaya, Berwawasan (English: "Servicing, Cultured, Visionary") | |
Coordinates: 1°29′00″N 103°44′00″E | |
Country | Malaysia |
State | Johor |
Administrative Areas | List |
Establishment | 10 March 1855 (as Tanjung Puteri) |
Granted city status | 1 January 1994 |
Founded by | Temenggong Daeng Ibrahim |
Government | |
• Mayor | Amran bin A. Rahman |
• Council | Johor Bahru City Council |
• Council Members | List |
Area | |
• Total | 185 km2 (71 sq mi) |
Elevation | 36.88 m (121.00 ft) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 1,334,188[1] |
• Density | 7,409/km2 (19,190/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | Not observed |
Website | mbjb.gov.my |
The city in itself has a population of 1,334,188[1] as of 2010. The metropolitan area of Johor Bahru, also known as Iskandar Malaysia, has a population of 1,730,000.[3]
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