Tangkak District
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See also: Tangkak
For the state constituency represented in the Dewan Negeri Johor, see Tangkak (state constituency).
"Ledang" redirects here. For the mountain, see Mount Ledang. For the federal constituency, see Ledang (federal constituency).
The Tangkak District is a district in western Johor, Malaysia, bordering Muar District to the south, Segamat District to the northeast, and Jasin District, Malacca to the west. The district also shares a 11 kilometre border with Tampin District, Negeri Sembilan to the northwest. The district capital and largest settlement is the town of Tangkak. Other towns include Sagil, Sungai Mati and Tanjung Agas.
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Tangkak District | |
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Daerah Tangkak | |
Other transcription(s) | |
• Jawi | تڠكق |
• Chinese | 東甲縣 |
• Tamil | தங்காக் |
Motto(s): Berusaha untuk Makmur (in Malay) "Striving to Prosper" | |
Location of Tangkak District in Malaysia | |
Coordinates: 2°16′N 102°33′E | |
Country | Malaysia |
State | Johor |
Seat | Tangkak |
Local area government(s) | Tangkak District Council |
Government | |
• District officer | Haji Shafiei bin Ahamad |
Area | |
• Total | 970.24 km2 (374.61 sq mi) |
Population (2010)[2] | |
• Total | 129,280 |
• Density | 130/km2 (350/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
Postcode | 849xx |
Calling code | +6-06 |
Vehicle registration plates | J |
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