Melaka Tengah District
Administrative district in Malacca, Malaysia
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Melaka Tengah District (translated as Central Malacca District), formerly known as Central District, is one of the three administrative districts in Malacca, Malaysia. It borders Alor Gajah District to the north and Jasin District to the east. The capital of the state, Malacca City, is located in this district. This district is the major destination of tourists in Malacca as most historical spots are situated within it.[4]
Melaka Tengah District | |
|---|---|
| Daerah Melaka Tengah | |
 Interactive map of Melaka Tengah District | |
  Melaka Tengah District Location of Melaka Tengah District in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 2°15′N 102°15′E | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Malacca |
| Seat | Ayer Keroh |
| Local area government(s) | Malacca City Council (Melaka Tengah South) Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (Melaka Tengah North) |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Shamsul Ambia Abdul Aziz [1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 314.19 km2 (121.31 sq mi) |
| Population (2020)[3] | |
• Total | 597,135 |
| • Density | 1,900.6/km2 (4,922.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 75xxx |
| Calling code | +6-06 |
| Vehicle registration plates | M |
| Website | https://pdtmt.gov.my/1/index.php |
Melaka Tengah is administered by two local authorities, mostly Malacca City Council (Malay: Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah, MBMB) and a small portion in the north by Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (Malay: Majlis Perbandaran Hang Tuah Jaya, MPHTJ).
Administrative divisions
Melaka Tengah District is further divided into 40 subdivisions; 29 townships (mukim), 2 big towns (bandar) and 9 small towns (pekan).[5]
| Subdivision | Population (2020) | Area (km2) | Population
density (/km2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alai | 11,120 | 6.3 | 1,760 |
| Ayer Molek suburb | 10,792 | 21.2 | 510 |
| Ayer Molek town | 41 | 0.1 | 725.7 |
| Bachang | 23,623 | 6.8 | 3,484 |
| Balai Panjang | 18,497 | 5.7 | 3,225 |
| Batu Berendam suburb | 46,859 | 12.8 | 3,670 |
| Batu Berendam town | 2,776 | 0.6 | 4,792 |
| Bertam | 17,119 | 5.1 | 3,345 |
| Bukit Baru suburb | 36,792 | 11.2 | 3,283 |
| Bukit Baru town | 14,006 | 3.8 | 3,668 |
| Bukit Katil | 59,132 | 33.6 | 1,759 |
| Bukit Lintang | 14,535 | 27.0 | 537.9 |
| Bukit Piatu | 4,871 | 1.5 | 3,326 |
| Bukit Rambai suburb | 26,364 | 17.5 | 1,507 |
| Bukit Rambai town | 377 | 0.1 | 3,557 |
| Cheng | 19,158 | 9.2 | 2,075 |
| Duyong | 22,093 | 5.7 | 3,894 |
| Kandang suburb | 5,513 | 3.9 | 1,425 |
| Kandang town | 72 | 0.1 | 1,230 |
| Klebang town | 6,915 | 1.7 | 4,018 |
| Klebang Besar | 5,081 | 3.1 | 1,654 |
| Klebang Kecil | 9,013 | 2.3 | 3,893 |
| Krubong | 31,936 | 14.5 | 2,196 |
| City centre | 62,175 | 27.2 | 2,290 |
| Padang Semabok | 729 | 0.6 | 1,166 |
| Padang Temu | 5,824 | 2.9 | 2,008 |
| Paya Rumput suburb | 19,565 | 13.7 | 1,432 |
| Paya Rumput town | 151 | 0.1 | 1,695 |
- Peringgit
- Pernu
- Semabok
- Sungai Udang
- Tangga Batu
- Tanjung Kling
- Tanjong Minyak
- Telok Mas
- Ujong Pasir
- Sungai Udang Town
- Tangga Batu Town
- Tanjung Kling Town
