Nibong Tebal

Nibong Tebal
Other transcription(s)
 • Mandarin高渊 (Simplified)
高淵 (Traditional)
 • HokkienKo-ian (Tâi-lô)
 • Tamilநிபோங் திபால்
Nipōṅ tipāl (Transliteration)
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Nibong Tebal is located in Central Seberang Perai, Penang
Nibong Tebal
Nibong Tebal
Location within    Seberang Perai in    Penang
Coordinates: 5°10′10.2″N 100°28′42.5994″E / 5.169500°N 100.478499833°E / 5.169500; 100.478499833
Country Malaysia
State Penang
City Seberang Perai
DistrictSouth Seberang Perai
Government
 • Local governmentSeberang Perai City Council
 • Mayor of Seberang PeraiHj Baderul Amin Abdul Hamid
Area
 • Total0.7 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total1,425
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,300/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Ethnic groups
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)Not observed
Postal code
14300, 14320
Area code(s)+6045
C-Mart at Nibong Tebal

Nibong Tebal is a suburb of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located at the northern bank of the Kerian River within the Southern Seberang Perai District, it is the southernmost populated place of Penang. Nibong Tebal contained a population of 1,425 as of 2020.[1]

Founded as an agricultural village, Nibong Tebal now houses light industries as well, including one of Malaysia's largest manufacturers of paper products.[2][3] It also the headquarters of the Malaysian pulp and paper company, Nibong Tebal Paper Mill.

  1. ^ a b c "MyCensus 2020: Mukim/Town/Pekan". Department of Statistics Malaysia. Putrajaya: 174–175. February 2024. ISBN 9789672537069.
  2. ^ "Review for Nibong Tebal, Seberang Perai". PropSocial. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  3. ^ "NTPM to diversify current product base – Business News | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2 April 2018.