Marudi
Marudi is a town in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, and is a part of the division of Miri. It is the seat of Marudi District, and is located on the banks of Baram River, about 100 kilometres (62 mi) upstream from the river mouth. Marudi was the administrative centre of the northern region of Sarawak before Miri was established in 1910. Marudi is considered as the cultural heart of the Orang Ulu, the highland tribes of Sarawak. It is also a transit gateway to Kelabit Highlands and Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Marudi
Pekan Marudi | |
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Town and district capital | |
Baram Regional Museum (formerly Fort Hose) | |
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Seal | |
| Nickname: Claude Town (Brooke Administration) | |
Marudi | |
| Coordinates: 4°11′0″N 114°19′0″E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Sarawak |
| Division | Miri |
| District | Marudi |
| Government | |
| • District Officer | Belayong Anak Pok |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21,634.0 km2 (8,518 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 90,100 |
| Demonym | Marudian |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed |
| Postal code | 9805x |
| International dialling code prefix | 085 (landline only) |
| Vehicle registration plate prefix | QM (for all vehicles except taxis) HQ (for taxis only) |
| Website | www.marudidc.org |
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