Pendang District
| Pendang District | |
|---|---|
| District of Malaysia | |
| Country |
 Malaysia |
| State |
 Kedah |
| Seat | Pendang |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Tuan Haji Abdul Rahman Bin Haji Ahmad |
| Area | |
| • Total | 629.29 km2 (242.97 sq mi) |
The Pendang District is a district in Kedah, Malaysia. The district is primarily covered with paddy fields with agriculture being its main economic activity.[1]
Geography
Pendang District spans over an area of 629 km2 with a population of 112,000 people.
Administrative divisions
Pendang District is divided into 8 mukims, which are:
- Air Puteh
- Bukit Raya
- Guar Kepayang
- Padang Kerbau
- Padang Peliang
- Padang Pusing
- Rambai
- Tobiar
Tourist attractions
There is a famous Pendang Lake Recreational & Resort near the Pendang town centre. Other major attractions include Masjid Pendang, Stadium Mini Pendang and night market.
Transportation
The main road is Jalan Raja Hasrul Raja Hassan, said to be the longest municipal named road in Kedah state - up to 85 kilometers.
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Coordinates: 6°00′N 100°28′E / 6.000°N 100.467°E
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