Clan Jetties

Clan Jetties
Neighbourhood of George Town
Lim Jetty
Lim Jetty
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Clan Jetties is located in Central George Town, Penang
Clan Jetties
Clan Jetties
Location within    George Town in    Penang
Coordinates: 5°24′47.304″N 100°20′28.6074″E / 5.41314000°N 100.341279833°E / 5.41314000; 100.341279833
Country Malaysia
State Penang
City George Town
Government
 • Local governmentPenang Island City Council
 • Mayor of Penang IslandRajendran P. Anthony
 • Pengkalan Kota State AssemblymanWong Yuee Harng (DAP)
 • Tanjong Member of ParliamentLim Hui Ying (DAP)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)Not observed
Postal code
10300
Websitembpp.gov.my

The Clan Jetties form a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Situated within the city's central business district, it now comprises seven wooden villages lining the coastal road of Weld Quay, each owned by residents of a specific Chinese clanOng, Lim, Chew, Tan, Lee, Mixed Clan and Yeoh jetties.

The community of Clan Jetties came into existence gradually over a period spanning from the 1880s to the 1960s. In total, nine clan villages were built, but developments post-independence reduced their number to the current seven. After the city centre was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008, the Clan Jetties became a heritage tourism destination.