Aman Island
Islet in South Seberang Perai District, Penang, Malaysia
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Aman Island is an islet in South Seberang Perai District, Penang, Malaysia, located off the coast of Seberang Perai.
Native name: Pulau Aman | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Penang Strait |
| Coordinates | 5°15′43.6536″N 100°23′15.5472″E |
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| District | South Seberang Perai |
| Mukim | 16 |
Known as the "Island of Peace", it is a home to a traditional Malay village. Places of interest in Aman Island include Jalan Telaga Emas, Batu Perompak, and the nearby Gedung Island.[1]
Demographics
The Aman and Gedung islands constitute Mukim 16, a subdivision within Seberang Perai. Aman Island is home to a fishing village, while Gedung Island is uninhabited.[3] As of 2020[update], Aman Island had a population of 191, consisting entirely of Malays. Mukim 16 was the only entirely Malay subdivision in Penang.[2]
