What is the population of Kulim, Kedah?

Kulim has a population of approximately 319,056 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Kulim, Kedah located?

Kulim is located in Kedah, Malaysia, at approximate coordinates 5.3664°, 100.5526°.

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Kulim

Total population

319,056

Coordinates5.37°, 100.55°

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City facts

Overview

The Kulim District is a district and town in the state of Kedah, Malaysia. It is located on the southeast of Kedah, bordering Penang. The town of Kulim, a mere 27 km (17 mi) east of Penang's capital city, George Town, also forms part of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area.

History & geography

History

Kulim is believed to have been opened and settled in since the 18th century by 100 Pattani Malay descent. A Chinese artisan known as Chin Ah Cheoh might have been the founder of Kulim. Around the mid-19th century, tin ore was discovered in Kulim. This led to Chinese tin miners starting operations in Kulim. Kulim had around 400 Chinese tin miners in 1890. The largest tin mines in Kulim were in Taman Tunku Putra, Kampung Bukit Besar, Karangan, Terap and Kelang Lama.

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