Sabak Bernam District
The Sabak Bernam District is a district and a parliamentary constituency in north-western Selangor, Malaysia. It covers an area of 997 square kilometres, and had a population of 103,153 at the 2010 Census (excluding foreigns). It is situated at the northwestern corner of Selangor. It is bordered by the state of Perak to the north, the district of Hulu Selangor to the east, the district of Kuala Selangor to the south, and the Straits of Malacca to the west. Bernam River forms its border with Perak. Towns in Sabak Bernam include Sabak, Sungai Besar and Sekinchan. This area is also famous for its residents of Javanese descent.
Sabak Bernam District | |
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| Daerah Sabak Bernam | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | سابق برنم |
| • Chinese | 沙白安南县 |
| • Tamil | சபாக் பெர்ணம் |
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Location of Sabak Bernam District in Selangor | |
Sabak Bernam District Location of Sabak Bernam District in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 3°40′N 101°05′E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Selangor |
| Seat | Sungai Besar |
| Local area government(s) | Sabak Bernam District Council |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Nasir Mamat |
| • Sultan's Representative | Baharin Mat Akhir |
| Area | |
| • Total | 997.1 km2 (385.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 103,153 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 45xxx |
| Calling code | +6-03 |
| Vehicle registration plates | B |
The district is mainly a rice growing area. As such, Sabak Bernams' main economic activity is agriculture. Sabak Bernam is the westernmost district of Selangor; at 100 km from Kuala Lumpur, Sabak Bernam is the furthest district in Selangor from both Kuala Lumpur and state capital Shah Alam.