South Seberang Perai District

The South Seberang Perai District (Malay: Daerah Seberang Perai Selatan, abbreviation as “SPS”) is a district in Penang, Malaysia. It covers an area of 242 square kilometres, and had a population of 162,905 at the 2010 Census.[2] The district is bordered by Junjong River that separates Central Seberang Perai in the north, Kedah state border in the east, Perak state border in the south and the South Channel that separates Penang Island. Rivers that flow through South Seberang Perai are Junjong River, Jawi River and Kerian River. The capital of this district is Sungai Jawi and the largest town is Nibong Tebal. Other towns such as Batu Kawan, Bukit Tambun, Simpang Ampat, Sungai Bakap and Valdor are also located in this district. South Seberang Perai is thriving with the fishing industry and agriculture. Oil palm plantations covers most parts of the area.

South Seberang Perai District
District of Malaysia
Daerah Seberang Perai Selatan
Other transcription(s)
 • Chinese威南县
 • Tamilதென் செபாராங் பிறை
Location of South Seberang Perai District in Penang
South Seberang Perai District
Location of South Seberang Perai District in Malaysia
Coordinates: 5°14′N 100°28′E
Country Malaysia
State Penang
SeatSungai Jawi
Largest settlementsNibong Tebal
Local area government(s)Seberang Perai City Council
Government
 • District officerN/A
Area
 • Total242 km2 (93 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total162,905
 • Estimate 
(2015)[1]
204,400
 • Density670/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+8 (Not observed)
Postcode
14100-14300
Calling code+6-045
Vehicle registration platesP

Administrative divisions

SPS District is divided into 16 mukims.[3][4]

Demographics

The following is based on Department of Statistics Malaysia 2010 census.[2]

Ethnic groups in SPS, 2010 census
EthnicityPopulationPercentage
Bumiputera67,74341.6%
Chinese64,21239.4%
Indian30,47918.7%
Others4710.3%
Total162,905100%

Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats


List of South Seberang Perai district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)

ParliamentSeat NameMember of ParliamentParty
P46 Batu KawanKasthuriraani PattoPakatan Harapan (DAP)
P47 Nibong TebalMansor OthmanPerikatan Nasional (PPBM)


List of South Seberang Perai district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly of Penang

ParliamentStateSeat NameState AssemblymanParty
P46 N18Bukit TambunGoh Choon AikPakatan Harapan (PKR)
P47 N19JawiH'ng Mooi LyePakatan Harapan (DAP)
P47 N20Sungai BakapAmar Pritpal Bin AbdullahPakatan Harapan (PKR)
P47 N21Sungai AchehZulkifli Bin IbrahimIndependent (IND)

Tourist attractions

See also

References
  1. "2017 Q2 statistics" (PDF). Penang Institute.
  2. "Population Distribution and Basic Demographic Characteristics, 2010" (PDF). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
  3. "Profil Daerah SPS" (PDF) (in Malay).
  4. Ariffin, Armawati. "Peta Daerah". sps.penang.gov.my.
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