Kulim District
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 Greater Penang, Malaysia's second largest conurbation.
Kulim District | |
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| Daerah Kulim | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | كوليم |
| • Chinese | 居林县 |
| • Tamil | கூலிம் |
Location of Kulim District in Kedah | |
Kulim District Location of Kulim District in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 5°20′N 100°35′E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Kedah |
| Seat | Kulim |
| Local area government(s) | Kulim Municipal Council (Kulim town) Kulim Hi-Tech Industrial Park Local Authority (Kulim Hi-Tech Park) |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Abdul Bari Abdullah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 765 km2 (295 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 272,024 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (920/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 09xxx |
| Calling code | +6-04 |
| Vehicle registration plates | K |
Kulim | |
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Town | |
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Seal | |
Kulim Location of Kulim town in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 5°21′36″N 100°32′59″E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| District | Kulim District |
| Founded | mid-18th century |
| Establishment of town council | 1957 |
| Establishment of town board | 1969 |
| Establishment of district council | 1 February 1978 |
| Municipality status | 30 Ogos 2001 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local government |
| • Body | Kulim Municipal Council |
| • President | Elmi Yusof |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 281,260 |
| Postal code | 09xxx |
| Website | pbt |
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