Bekenu

Updated on Nov 24, 2023

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Country Malaysia Elevation 10 m		State Sarawak Local time Thursday 10:05 AM

Weather 27°C, Wind E at 8 km/h, 91% Humidity

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Bekenu (also known as Bekenu Bazaar or Bakenu) is a small fishing town near Miri, in Sarawak, Malaysia. It lies approximately 477.6 kilometres (297 mi) northeast of the state capital Kuching.

Map of Bekenu, Sarawak, Malaysia

The town has a few rows of shophouses, a fish market, several places to eat, and a pleasant esplanade. The town square faces the Bekenu river, and many of the shophouses date from the 1930s.

The most serious recent flood in Bekenu was in 1962 when shops were flooded up to the first floor and people had to be rescued by fishermen in rowing boats.

Neighbouring settlements include:

Kampung Kuala Satap 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi) north

Kampung Lusong 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi) north

Kampung Jangalas 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) northwest

Kampung Ajau 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) northeast

Kampung Tengah 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) west

Kampung Sinop 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) east

Kampung Padang 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) north

Kampung Sungi Tiris 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) south

Kampung Teris 4.1 kilometres (2.5 mi) southwest