Teluk Bahang
Teluk Bahang is a suburb of George Town within the Malaysian state of Penang. It is located 13.6 km (8.5 mi) west of the city centre near the northwestern tip of Penang Island. Established as a fishing village, Teluk Bahang has evolved into a tourist destination, with a number of attractions built within the vicinity of the town.
Teluk Bahang | |
|---|---|
Suburb of George Town | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Mandarin | 直落巴巷 Zhí luò bā xiàng (Pinyin) |
| • Hokkien | Ti̍t-lo̍h Pa-hāng (Tâi-lô) |
Teluk Bahang | |
| Coordinates: 5°27′25″N 100°12′45″E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Penang |
| City | George Town |
| Government | |
| • Local government | Penang Island City Council |
| • Mayor of Penang Island | Rajendran P. Anthony |
| • Telok Bahang State Assemblyman | Muhamad Kasim (BERSATU) |
| • Balik Pulau Member of Parliament | Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik (PKR) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 7,494 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed |
| Postal code | 11050 |
| Area code(s) | +6048 |
| Website | mbpp |
Notably, it is also home to the Teluk Bahang Dam, the largest reservoir on Penang Island.
Teluk Bahang Forest Reserve is part of Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO as the third Biosphere Reserve in Malaysia listed in the World Network of Biosphere Reserve (WNBR).
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