Senggarang | |
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Other transcription(s) | |
• Jawi | سڠڬارڠ |
• Chinese | 新加兰 |
Coordinates:1°44′57″N103°03′09″E / 1.7490338°N 103.0524954°E /1.7490338; 103.0524954 | |
Country | Malaysia |
State | Johor |
City | Batu Pahat |
Government | |
• Local Authority | Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat |
Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | — |
Postcode | 83200 |
Dialling code | +607 |
Police | Batu Pahat |
Fire | Batu Pahat |
Senggarang is a town inBatu Pahat District,Johor,Malaysia.[1] Senggarang got its name from a crocodile that is said to reside in the Senggarang river, known as "Sang Garang". Until now, it is said that the crocodile is still alive in the Senggarang River.[citation needed]
There is a popular Chinese Temple in the town known as Qi Tian Da Sheng Fu Temple dedicated to theMonkey God, and also celebrate theNine Emperor Gods Festival.[2]
Approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) away fromBandar Penggaram, Batu Pahat, capital ofBatu Pahat district.