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 2,045 as of 2010.
Nibong Tebal | |
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| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Mandarin | 高渊 (Simplified) 高淵 (Traditional) |
| • Hokkien | Ko-ian (Tâi-lô) |
| • Tamil | நிபோங் திபால் Nipōṅ tipāl (Transliteration) |
Nibong Tebal | |
| Coordinates: 5°10′10.2″N 100°28′42.5994″E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Penang |
| City | Seberang Perai |
| District | South Seberang Perai |
| Government | |
| • Local government | Seberang Perai City Council |
| • Mayor of Seberang Perai | Azhar Arshad |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,045 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed |
| Postal code | 14300, 14320 |
| Area code(s) | +6045 |
Founded as an agricultural village, Nibong Tebal now houses light industries as well, including one of Malaysia's largest manufacturers of paper products. It also the headquarters of the Malaysian pulp and paper company, Nibong Tebal Paper Mill.
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