South Seberang Perai District | |
|---|---|
| Daerah Seberang Perai Selatan | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Malay | Daerah Seberang Perai Selatan (Rumi) دايره سبرڠ ڤراي سلاتن (Jawi) |
| • Chinese | 威南县 (Simplified) 威南縣 (Traditional) |
| • Tamil | தென் செபராங் பிறை மாவட்டம் Teṉ Ceparāṅ Piṟai Māvaṭṭam (Transliteration) |
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| Coordinates: 5°14′N 100°28′E / 5.233°N 100.467°E | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Penang |
| Seat | Sungai Jawi |
| Largest town | Nibong Tebal |
| Government | |
| • Local government | Seberang Perai City Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 242 km2 (93 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 184,007 |
| Area code | +6-045 |
| Vehicle registration | P |
The South Seberang Perai District (Malay: Daerah Seberang Perai Selatan; abbreviated "SPS") is a district in Penang, Malaysia. It covers an area of 242 square kilometres, and had a population of 184,007 at the 2020 Census.[2] The district is bordered by Junjong River that separates Central Seberang Perai in the north, Kedah state border in the east, Perak state border in the south and the South Channel that separates Penang Island. Rivers that flow through South Seberang Perai are Junjong River, Jawi River and Kerian River. The capital of this district is Sungai Jawi and the largest town is Nibong Tebal. Other towns such as Batu Kawan, Bukit Tambun, Simpang Ampat, Sungai Bakap and Valdor are also located in this district. South Seberang Perai is thriving with the fishing industry and agriculture. Oil palm plantations covers most parts of the area.
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Administrative divisions
SPS District is divided into 16 mukims.[3][4]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 84,771 | — |
| 2000 | 117,722 | +38.9% |
| 2010 | 166,685 | +41.6% |
| 2020 | 184,007 | +10.4% |
| Source: [5] | ||
The following is based on Department of Statistics Malaysia 2020 census.[2]
| Ethnic groups in South Seberang Perai, 2020 census | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
| Bumiputera | 76,634 | 41.65% |
| Chinese | 65,415 | 35.55% |
| Indian | 30,205 | 16.42% |
| Others | 345 | 0.18% |
| Non-Malaysian citizens | 11,408 | 6.2% |
| Total | 184,007 | 100% |
Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats
List of South Seberang Perai district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)
| Parliament | Seat Name | Member of Parliament | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| P46 | Batu Kawan | Chow Kon Yeow | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
| P47 | Nibong Tebal | Fadhlina Sidek | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) |
List of South Seberang Perai district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly of Penang
| Parliament | State | Seat Name | State Assemblyman | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P46 | N18 | Bukit Tambun | Goh Choon Aik | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) |
| P47 | N19 | Jawi | H'ng Mooi Lye | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
| P47 | N20 | Sungai Bakap | Amar Pritpal Bin Abdullah | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) |
| P47 | N21 | Sungai Acheh | Zulkifli Bin Ibrahim | Perikatan Nasional (BERSATU) |
Tourist attractions
See also
References
- ^ a b "2017 Q2 statistics" (PDF). Penang Institute.
- ^ a b c "Population Distribution and Basic Demographic Characteristics, 2010" (PDF). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- ^ "Profil Daerah SPS" (PDF) (in Malay).
- ^ Ariffin, Armawati. "Peta Daerah". sps.penang.gov.my.
- ^ "Key Findings of Population and Housing Census of Malaysia 2020" (pdf) (in Malay and English). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-2000-85-3.
External links
- Development Summary in SPS District(in Malay)
- Schools in SPS District(in Malay)
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