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Country
  
Malaysia

Seat
  
Jerantut

Vehicle registration
  
C

Area
  
7,561 km²

State
  
Pahang Darul Makmur

Postcode
  
27xxx

Website
  
www.mdjerantut.gov.my

Local time
  
Saturday 9:07 AM

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Weather
  
26°C, Wind W at 2 km/h, 87% Humidity

The Jerantut District (Chinese: 而连突) is a district in Pahang, Malaysia. Jerantut is also the capital of the district of the same name. Located in the north of Pahang state, Jerantut is the main entrance to the National Park. Being the largest district in Pahang, it bounds the northern states of Kelantan and Terengganu, in the south, Temerloh and Maran district, in the west, Lipis and Raub district and in the east, Kuantan district. Tembeling River, the main river in this district is the exciting way to National Park and the surrounding villages in Ulu Tembeling. The joining of Tembeling and Jelai river forms the Pahang river where it flows right through the Royal Pekan town and then through the South China Sea.

Contents

Map of Jerantut, Pahang, Malaysia

Politics


Jerantut district representative in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)


List of Jerantut district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)

Administrative divisions

Jerantut District is divided into 10 mukims, which are:

  • Burau (12,120 Ha)
  • Hulu Cheka (29,000 Ha)
  • Hulu Tembeling (416,897 Ha)
  • Kelola (6,248 Ha)
  • Kuala Tembeling (10,778 Ha)
  • Pedah (24,600 Ha) (Capital)
  • Pulau Tawar (84,435 Ha)
  • Tebing Tinggi (33,400 Ha)
  • Teh (9,563 Ha)
  • Tembeling (135,718 Ha)

    • Recreational park

    Jerantut is a gateway to Taman Negara, the first national park in Malaysia. It is also possible to visit another nearby nature park - Kenong Rimba Park.

    The Kota Gelanggi caves are about 25 kilometre east of Jerantut. Many of these caves are archaeological sites, and several caves are now open to the public. As well as caves, there are other tourist attractions such as Lata Meraung Waterfall, Orang Asli Settlement, Gunung Tahan, Gunung Benom and Rafflesia Conservation Center.

    Car

    Jerantut is well connected to other towns in Pahang. Federal route links Jerantut to Temerloh, the second-largest city of Pahang. Route joins Jerantut through Jengka and then Maran, where Route 64 interchanges with ECE en route to Kuantan or Kuala Lumpur.

    A smaller Route connects Jerantut to Kuala Lipis, the former capital of Pahang.

    Rail

    The Jerantut railway station operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) is one of the major stations of KTM's East Coast Line. KTM Intercity and Express trains stop at this station. Visitors to Taman Negara can disembark from here.

    Bus

    Jerantut Bus Terminal, located at the heart of the town is one of the method of transportation. Visitors can take bus to Jerantut from Kuala Lumpur's Titiwangsa Station, Temerloh Bus Terminal and some other major cities. From the bus terminal, there are bus to Taman Negara.

    Accommodation

    Due to its strategic location, many visitors on their way to Taman Negara choose to make a stop over in Jerantut. Some are just passer-by as they are traveling between towns and cities. There are many choices of accommodation available in the town of Jerantut.

    Homestay

    The best way to experience the local is to book into the local homestays in Jerantut. Visitor can look for JerantutHomestay, a reputable host with clean, comfortable and reasonable rate.

    Hotel

    If you are on travel a business, the local hotel is ideal. The Jerantut Hill Resort is suitable for business travelers.

    Villages

    1. Mukim Pulau Tawar
    2. Mukim Ulu Tembeling
    3. Mukim Kuala Tembeling
    4. Mukim Teh
    5. Mukim Damak
    6. Mukim Pedah
    7. Mukim Ulu Cheka
    8. Mukim Burau
    9. Felda Kota Gelanggi 1
    10. Felda Kota Gelanggi 2
    11. Felda Kota Gelanggi 3
    12. Felda Kota Gelanggi 4
    13. Felda Agriculture Kota Gelanggi 5&6
    14. Felda Sungai Tekam
    15. Felda Sungai Tekam Utara

    Primary schools

    1. Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil Jerantut
    2. Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Jerantut [1]
    3. Sekolah Kebangsaan Perian
    4. Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Tawar
    5. Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Mansok
    6. Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Nikmat
    7. Sekolah Kebangsaan Temin
    8. Sekolah Kebangsaan Jerantut
    9. Sekolah Kebangsaan Damak
    10. Sekolah Kebangsaan Pawang Nong, Hulu Cheka
    11. Sekolah Kebangsaan Felda Padang Piol
    12. Sekolah Kebangsaan Felda Sungai Retang
    13. Sekolah Kebangsaan Kuala Tahan
    14. Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Damak
    15. Sekolah Kebangsaan Felda Sungai Tekam Utara & Sungai Tekam Getah
    16. Sekolah Kebangsaan Kota Gelanggi (1,2 & 3)
    17. Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Baru
    18. Sekolah Kebangsaan batu balai
    19. Sekolah Kebangsaan Inderapura
    # Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina batu balai
    1. SekolahRendah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina jeransong
    2. Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Sg. Jan Jerantut

    Secondary schools

    1. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Jerantut.
    2. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Inderapura
    3. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Padang Saujana (SMKPS or Saujana)
    4. Sekolah Menengah Temin [2]
    5. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pusat Penyelidikan Pertanian Tun Razak (SMKPPPTR)
    6. Sekolah Menengah Agama Pulau Tawar
    7. Sekolah Menengah Pulau Tawar
    8. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Damak
    9. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Tengku Ampuan Hajah Afzan Pahang (TAHAP)
    10. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Felda Padang Piol
    11. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Felda Sungai Retang
    12. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Jubli Perak Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
    13. Sekolah Menengah Kota Gelanggi 2

    References

    Jerantut District Wikipedia
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