Tanah Rata
Tanah Rata is a town located in Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. The name "tanah rata" means flat ground in Malay and it refers to the relatively flat area on which the town is located amidst this highland region. It has an elevation of 1,440 metres (4,720 ft).
Tanah Rata | |
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Town and district capital | |
Tanah Rata (c. 2005) | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Pahang Darul Makmur |
| District | Cameron Highlands District |
| Government | |
| • Body | Cameron Highlands District Council |
| Elevation | 1,440 m (4,720 ft) |
| Postcode | 39000 |
| MP | Ramli Mohd. Noor |
It is the largest town in the Cameron Highlands region and contains many facilities and amenities, including the district council, banks and ATMs, the main Police Station of Cameron Highlands and the main hospital in Cameron Highlands. There is a taxi station and a bus station for travel to other parts of Cameron Highlands, as well as to Ipoh and to Kuala Lumpur. There are also backpacker inns and hotels at various prices.
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