Kota Bharu District
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Kota Bharu District
Koto Baghu (Kelantan–Pattani Malay) | |
|---|---|
| Jajahan Kota Bharu | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Kota Bharu District in Kelantan | |
 Interactive map of Kota Bharu District | |
  Kota Bharu District Location of Kota Bharu District in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 6°5′N 102°16′E / 6.083°N 102.267°E | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Kelantan |
| Seat | Kota Bharu |
| Local area government(s) | Islamic City of Kota Bharu Municipal Council (Kota Bharu North) Islamic Municipality of Ketereh District Council (Kota Bharu South) |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Haji Mohamad Anis Bin Hussein |
| • Administrative office | Kota Bharu Land and District Office |
| Area | |
• Total | 403 km2 (156 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[2] | |
• Total | 568,900 |
| • Density | 1,410/km2 (3,660/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 15xxx |
| Calling code | +6-09 |
| Vehicle registration plates | D |
The Kota Bharu District (Kelantanese: Jajahey Koto Baghu) is a district in northern Kelantan, Malaysia. As of 2023, the district's population is estimated to be 575,400.[3] It contains the state capital, Kota Bharu, as well as Pengkalan Chepa and Ketereh.
Kota Bharu district is surrounded by six other districts, namely Bachok District, Pasir Puteh District, Machang District, Pasir Mas District and Tumpat District clockwise.
Kota Bharu region contains two municipal areas within its borders:
- Islamic City of Kota Bharu Municipal Council (Majlis Perbandaran Kota Bharu Bandaraya Islam, MPKB-BRI), which manages downtown Kota Bharu, Pengkalan Chepa and Kubang Kerian; and
- Islamic Municipality of Ketereh District Council (Majlis Daerah Ketereh Perbandaran Islam, MDKetereh), which administers the southern part of Kota Bharu District, including the Salor salient, Ketereh and Kok Lanas.
