Wuak

Place in Sarawak, Malaysia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Wuak is a rural settlement[1] in Pakan District, Sarawak, Malaysia.[2] It lies approximately 145.4 kilometres (90 mi) east of the state capital Kuching.

Country Malaysia
Elevation
69 m (226 ft)
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Wuak
Nanga Wak primary school
Nanga Wak primary school
Wuak is located in Borneo
Wuak
Wuak
Coordinates: 1.83333°N 111.61667°E / 1.83333; 111.61667
Country Malaysia
State Sarawak
Elevation
69 m (226 ft)
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History

An Iban warrior named Rentap built a fort at Wuak river before 1870.[3]

Geography

Neighbouring settlements include:

  • Rumah Sait 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi) west
  • Rumah Jambai 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi) north
  • Rumah Nyumbang 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) southeast
  • Rumah Galau 4.1 kilometres (2.5 mi) southeast
  • Rumah Asun 5.6 kilometres (3.5 mi) east
  • Betong 5.6 kilometres (3.5 mi) east

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