Mukim Pekan Tutong
Mukim in Brunei
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Mukim Pekan Tutong is a mukim in Tutong District, Brunei. The population was 9,883 in 2021. It encompasses Pekan Tutong, the district's sole town and administrative centre.
Geography
The mukim is located in the north-west of Tutong District, bordering the South China Sea to the north-west, Mukim Keriam to the east, Mukim Kiudang to the south-east, Mukim Tanjong Maya to the south and Mukim Telisai to the south-west.[citation needed]
The Tutong River runs its course through the mukim and flows out into South China Sea. There are a few islands along the river, among them the islets of Setawat (Pulau Setawat) and Bakuku (Pulau Bakuku).
Demographics
As of 2021 census,[3] the population was 9,883 with 52.7% males and 47.3% females. The mukim had 1,991 households occupying 1,875 dwellings. The mukim is predominantly urban; 85.9% lived in urban areas in contrast to 14.1% in rural areas.
Administration
As of 2021, the mukim comprised the following villages:
| Settlements[2] | Population (2021)[2] | Ketua kampung (2024)[1][4] |
|---|---|---|
| Kampong Petani | 1,087 | Zambri bin Haji Ibrahim |
| Bukit Bendera | 931 | N/a |
| Tutong Camp | 1,213 | |
| Kampong Penanjong | 1,856 | Muhammad Ariffin bin Haji Akip |
| Kampong Tanah Burok | 477 | N/a |
| Kampong Panchor Papan | 358 | Muhammad Adib bin Pehin Datu Indera Setia Mejar Jeneral (B) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Sulaiman |
| Kampong Panchor Dulit | 478 | |
| Kampong Sengkarai | 1,694 | Abdul Aziz bin Haji Hamdan |
| Kampong Penabai | 749 | Muhammad Sofiyuddin bin Mohammad Serudin |
| Kampong Kuala Tutong | 238 | |
| Kampong Serambangun | 502 | N/a |
| Kampong Kandang | 300 |
Notable people
- Abu Bakar Jambol (1897–1976), civil servant and community leader
