Bagan Datuk District
The Bagan Datuk District (Malay: Daerah Bagan Datuk) is the most southwest district in Perak, Malaysia. It covers an area of 951 square kilometres, and had a population about of 70,300. The district is bordered by Perak River which separates Manjung and Central Perak in the north, Bernam River which separates Sabak Bernam in the state of Selangor in the south, Muallim and Hilir Perak in the northeast. The capital of this district is Bagan Datuk town. Other localities that are situated in the district include Hutan Melintang, Rungkup and a planned township known as the “Bagan Datuk Water City (BDWC)”.[6] Bagan Datuk is well known for the largest source of coconuts in Perak.[7]
Bagan Datuk District | |
|---|---|
| Daerah Bagan Datuk | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | دائره باڬن داتوق |
| • Chinese | 峇眼拿督县 |
| • Tamil | பாகான் டத்தோ |
Location of Bagan Datuk District in Perak | |
Bagan Datuk District Location of Bagan Datuk District in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 3°55′N 100°55′E / 3.917°N 100.917°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Perak |
| Seat | Bagan Datuk |
| Local area government(s) | Teluk Intan Municipal Council (MPTI)[1] |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Hamzah Hussin[2] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 951.52 km2 (367.38 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[4] | |
| • Total | 70,300 |
| • Estimate (2015)[5] | 71,300 |
| • Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 36100-36400 |
| Calling code | +6-05 |
| Vehicle registration plates | A |
History edit
Bagan Datuk was founded initially at a different site at Batu 11/2 at Kampung Pasang Api. The current area where Bagan Datuk lies was previously referred to as Sungai Keling.[7]
In January 2016, Bagan Datoh was declared an autonomous sub-district (daerah kecil) of Perak after the approval from Sultan of Perak, Menteri Besar of Perak and the state secretary.[8] On 15 June 2016, Bagan Datoh was upgraded into a full district, detaching it from Hilir Perak (Teluk Intan). Teluk Intan however retains responsibility for the municipal works in the new district.[9] In August 2016, Sembilan Island was incorporated to Bagan Datoh District from Manjung District.[10]
On 29 December 2016, it was announced that Bagan Datoh will be renamed to Bagan Datuk starting 9 January 2017.[11]
One of the renowned public education institutions in the district is Sekolah Kebangsaan Khir Johari, Sungai Sumun.
Administrative divisions edit
Bagan Datuk District is divided into 4 mukims, which are:[12]
- Bagan Datuk (formerly as Bagan Datoh)
- Hutan Melintang
- Rungkup
- Teluk Bharu
The district also consist of 46 villages along with 8 Chinese fishing villages.[12][4]
Demographics edit
| Year | Pop. | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 70,300 | — | |
| 2020 | 82,785 | +17.8% | |
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| Figures before 2016 is included under Hilir Perak District. Source: [13] | |||
Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats edit
List of Bagan Datuk district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)
| Parliament | Seat Name | Member of Parliament | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| P75 | Bagan Datuk | Ahmad Zahid Hamidi | Barisan Nasional (UMNO) |
| P76 | Teluk Intan | Nga Kor Ming | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
List of Bagan Datuk district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly of Perak
| Parliament | State | Seat Name | State Assemblyman | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P75 | N53 | Rungkup | Shahrul Zaman bin Yahya | Barisan Nasional (UMNO) |
| P75 | N54 | Hutan Melintang | Wasanthee Sinnasamy | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) |
| P76 | N56 | Changkat Jong | Nadziruddin Mohamed Bandi | Perikatan Nasional (BERSATU) |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ . Archived from the original on 16 April 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ "Bagan Datoh to be known as Bagan Datuk - Nation - The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my.
- ^ (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
- ^ a b "【今日霹靂頭條】峇眼拿督陞格為縣（第一篇） 盼發展計劃帶動經濟 峇眼拿督百年老鎮地價翻2倍". China Press.
- ^ (PDF). p. 316. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
- ^ "Bagan Datoh Water City dibangunkan".
- ^ a b Said, Saifullah Ahmad & Mohamad Hafizi Mohd. "Bagan Datuk mengorak langkah". Retrieved 2018-06-07.
- ^ "Bagan Datoh officially declared a sub-district - Nation - The Star Online".
- ^ "PM: Bagan Datoh is now a district - Nation - The Star Online".
- ^ SAID, MOHAMAD HAFIZI MOHD (30 June 2023). "Pulau Sembilan kini bawah Bagan Datoh".
- ^ "Bagan Datoh will be spelt Bagan Datuk from Jan 9 - Nation - The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my.
- ^ a b . Archived from the original on 2017-12-16. Retrieved 2017-12-16.
- ^ "Key Findings of Population and Housing Census of Malaysia 2020" (pdf) (in Malay and English). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-2000-85-3.