Sungai Besar

For the federal constituency represented in the Dewan Rakyat, see Sungai Besar (federal constituency).

Sungai Besar is a coastal town in Sabak Bernam District, Selangor, Malaysia.

Sungai Besar's population is estimated to be around 23,000 of which 43% are within 20 to 55 years old. From that total, around 73 percent are Malays (Banjar & Jawa & Kampar), Chinese (23%) and Indian (3.5%).[1]

Majority of its people are working as farmers and fisherman, as well as working in coconut, padi planting, and palm oil plantations. The town becomes the centre of administration for Sabak Bernam district as many government offices and local authority centre are located there.

Fishing boats in Sungai Besar

References

  1. ↑ Demographic Data of Selangor State and Local Authorities 2006, Selangor Economic Planning Unit

Coordinates: 3°40′N 100°59′E / 3.667°N 100.983°E / 3.667; 100.983


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