Kijal
Kijal (est. pop. (2000 census): 4,375)[3] is a mukim in Kemaman District, Terengganu, Malaysia. The town is well known for the Awana Kijal Golf and Beach Resort, a luxury resort which is owned by the Genting Group. Kijal is also known for its lemang and durian. The Kijal Beach stretches for 8 kilometers with rocky outcrops in the north at "Awana Kijal" and south at "Bukit Penunjuk". The famous "sleeping giant" rock formation in the sea is located at Penunjuk beach, where a tidal estuary is often used for anchoring of traditional fishing boats. Also known as Mirul Kijal's Hometown.
Kijal | |
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Town | |
Kijal Beach | |
Kijal Peninsular Malaysia | |
Coordinates: 4°20′10″N 103°28′55″E | |
City | Malaysia |
State | Terengganu |
District | Kemaman |
Government | |
• Type | Council Government |
Area | |
• Total | 500 km2 (200 sq mi) |
Population (2017[1]) | |
• Total | 15,000 [2] |
Postal code | 24xxx |
References
- "Statistics". Archived from the original on 2016-04-15.
- "Department of Statistics Malaysia Official Portal". statistics.gov.my.
- Dept. of Urban and Rural Planning, Terengganu State Government. Rancangan Struktur Negeri Terengganu 2005-2015 (Malay), 2005
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