Tangkak District

Tangkak District
تڠكق
東甲
District of Malaysia

Flag
Country  Malaysia
State Johor
Seat Tangkak
Government
 • District officer Tuan Hj. Ab.Han Ramin
Area
 • Total 970.24 km2 (374.61 sq mi)
Population (2010)
 • Total 136,852
 • Density 140/km2 (370/sq mi)
Postcode 849xx
Telephone area code +60-06
Website Tangkak District Council
Tangkak District Council

The Tangkak District is a district in Johor, Malaysia. The district's principal town is Tangkak. The district covers Tangkak town, Tanjung Agas, Kesang, Sungai Mati, Serom, Sagil and Bukit Gambir.

History

The district was the northern part of the Muar district which was separated from the southern part by the Muar River.[1] A ceremony headed by the sultan on 9 June 2008 saw the official proclamation of that northern part becoming Johor's 10th district named Ledang District.[2] The district was then renamed Tangkak District at the end of 2015.[3]

Administrative divisions

Tangkak District is divided into 6 mukims:

Mount Ophir National Park

Mount Ophir, Tangkak

One of the main tourist attractions of Tangkak is the Gunung Ledang National Park. The park is situated 170 km from Johor Bahru and has an area of 107 km². The park has two entry points, one in Sagil, Johor and the other in Asahan, Melaka. Mount Ophir's peak, which is 1276 m above sea level is the highest point in the park and Johor. Mount Ophir is also the 64th highest mountain in Malaysian and has been climbed by many people. Sagil Waterfall, which is also in the park is a famous picnic site. Mount Ophir is also widely recognised as a friendly training venue for amateur (or beginners) mountain hikers/climbers.

Townships

Townships in Tangkak District

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tangkak.

References

  1. ↑ Ledang becomes 10th district
  2. ↑ "Ledang set to become Johor's newest district". The Star Online. Star Media Group Berhad. 1 June 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "Johor's administrative capital Nusajaya to be renamed Iskandar Puteri". Straits Times. Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. 7 December 2015. Retrieved 24 July 2016.

Coordinates: 2°16′17″N 102°32′01″E / 2.27139°N 102.53361°E / 2.27139; 102.53361


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