Kuala Nerus District | |
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Daerah Kuala Nerus | |
Other transcription(s) | |
• Jawi | كوالا نيروس |
• Chinese | 瓜拉尼鲁斯县 |
Coordinates: 5°20′N 103°00′E / 5.333°N 103.000°E | |
Country | Malaysia |
State | Terengganu |
Seat | Kuala Nerus |
Local area government(s) | Kuala Terengganu City Council |
Government | |
• District officer | Haji Ariffin bin Abdullah[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 397.52 km2 (153.48 sq mi) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | N/A |
• Estimate (2014)[3] | 173,800 |
Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
Postcode | 213xx |
Calling code | +6-09-6 |
Vehicle registration plates | T |
Kuala Nerus is a district in Terengganu, Malaysia. It is the youngest district in the state, having been declared a separate district in 2014. Formerly it was part of Kuala Terengganu district (North Kuala Terengganu) but the district is still governed by Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT) which is one of few city councils in Malaysia to govern two separate districts. Its capital is Kuala Nerus town, other major towns and villages include Gong Badak, Seberang Takir, Batu Rakit and Batu Enam, all which are located within city limits of Kuala Terengganu. Kuala Nerus' population is 226,177 people as of 2015 which makes it the most populous district in Terengganu. The district has a total land area of 397.52 km2.[2]