What is the population of Pendang, Kedah?

Pendang has a population of approximately 112,000 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Pendang, Kedah located?

Pendang is located in Kedah, Malaysia, at approximate coordinates 5.9924°, 100.4776°.

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Pendang

Total population

112,000

Land area627 km²

Coordinates5.99°, 100.48°

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Area

627 km²

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Overview

The Pendang District is a town, a district and a parliamentary constituency in Kedah, Malaysia. The district is primarily covered with paddy fields with agriculture being its main economic activity. Pendang town is about 20 km from state capital Alor Setar.

History & geography

History

Historically, Pendang was one of the largest breeding grounds for the elephants used to transport tributary goods to Thailand. Pendang was previously part of Alor Setar, and was contested as Kota Star Selatan until the 1980s. Pendang became a district in its own right in February 1975.

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