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South Seberang Perai District

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Country
  
Malaysia

Seat
  
Sungai Jawi

Time zone
  
MST (UTC+8)

Area
  
243 kmĀ²

Largest city
  
Nibong Tebal

State
  
Penang

Largest town
  
Nibong Tebal

Postal code
  
14100-14300

Population
  
165,828 (2010)

South Seberang Perai District

The South Seberang Perai District (Malay: Daerah Seberang Perai Selatan) is a district in Penang, Malaysia. It covers an area of 243 square kilometres, and had a population of 165,828 at the 2010 Census (provisional result). The district is bordered by Junjong River that separates Central Seberang Perai in the north, Kedah state border in the east, Perak state border in the south and the South Channel that separates Penang Island. Rivers that flow through South Seberang Perai are Junjong River, Jawi River and Kerian River. The capital of this district is Sungai Jawi and the largest town is Nibong Tebal. Other towns such as Batu Kawan, Bukit Tambun, Simpang Ampat, Sungai Bakap and Valdor are also located in this district. South Seberang Perai is thriving with the fishing industry and agriculture. Oil palm plantations covers most parts of the area.

Contents

Map of South Seberang Perai, Penang, Malaysia

Administrative divisions

South Seberang Perai District is divided into 16 mukims.

Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats


List of South Seberang Perai district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)


List of South Seberang Perai district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly of Penang

Tourist attractions

  • Aman Island
  • References

    South Seberang Perai District Wikipedia