Changlun (Thai: จังโหลน; rtgs: Chang Lon) is a town in Kubang Pasu District, Kedah, Malaysia. The word changlun originates from Thai, Changlon (Thai: ช้างหล่น), which means "fallen elephant".
The construction of the North-South Expressway passing through Changlun has enabled the town to enjoy smooth development. The completed Changlun-Kuala Perlis Highway helps to speed up development in the town as well. With the new federal highway, motorists are able to travel to important higher education institutions, such as UUM in Sintok, KPM, KMK, KMP, UiTM Arau, UniMAP Arau and Polytechnics of Perlis. Motorists are also advised to use the toll-free federal highway for reach Langkawi via Kuala Perlis faster.
Demographics
Changlun is a township in Kubang Pasu District, Kedah with population of 1506 as of 2010.
As similar to most cities in Malaysia, Changlun population comprised 694 (46.1%) Malays, 583 (38.7%) Chinese, 86 (5.7%) Indian, 28 (1.9%) other Bumiputera and others such as Siamese and 115 (7.6%) Non- Malaysian.
Landmarks
Primary Schools
SK Batu Lapan
SRJK(T) Changlun
SRJK(C) Yit Min
SRK Dato' Wan Kemara
Sekolah Agama At-Toyyibah
Sekolah Kebangsaan Felda Bukit Tangga
Secondary Schools
SMK Changlun
Sekolah Agama At-Toyyibah
Matriculation
Kolej Matrikulasi Kedah
Banks & Pawnshops
Pajak Gadai Bonus Sdn Bhd
Public Bank
CIMB Bank
Bank Simpanan Nasional
Maybank
Notable People
Daniel Lee Chee Hun (Malaysian Idol Season 2, Singer)