Kota Bharu District Koto Baghu (Kelantan–Pattani Malay) | |
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| Jajahan Kota Bharu | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location ofKota Bharu District inKelantan | |
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  Kota Bharu District Location ofKota Bharu District inMalaysia | |
| Coordinates:6°5′N102°16′E / 6.083°N 102.267°E /6.083; 102.267 | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Kelantan |
| Seat | Kota Bharu |
| Local area government(s) | Islamic City of Kota Bharu Municipal Council (Kota Bharu North) Islamic Municipality of Ketereh District Council (Kota Bharu South) |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Haji Mohamad Anis Bin Hussein |
| • Administrative office | Kota Bharu Land and District Office |
| Area | |
• Total | 403 km2 (156 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[2] | |
• Total | 568,900 |
| • Density | 1,410/km2 (3,660/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 15xxx |
| Calling code | +6-09 |
| Vehicle registration plates | D |
TheKota Bharu District (Kelantanese:Jajahey Koto Baghu) is a district in northernKelantan,Malaysia. As of 2020, the district's population is estimated to be 608,600.[3] It contains the state capital,Kota Bharu, as well asPengkalan Chepa andKetereh.
Kota Bharu district is surrounded by six other districts, namelyBachok District,Pasir Puteh District,Machang District,Pasir Mas District andTumpat District clockwise.
Kota Bharu region contains two municipal areas within its borders:
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 366,770 | — |
| 2000 | 398,835 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 468,438 | +17.5% |
| 2020 | 555,757 | +18.6% |
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In 2010, Kota Bharu has a population of 491,237 people.[2] By 2020, its population has risen to 608,600.
Ranking Population of Kota BharuDistrict (Jajahan), 2010.
| Rank | Sub-districts (Daerah) | Population 2010 | Local authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panji | 73,315 | Kota Bharu Municipal Council |
| 2 | Kubang Kerian | 57,259 | Kota Bharu Municipal Council |
| 3 | Ketereh | 41,835 | Ketereh District Council |
| 4 | Bandar Kota Bharu (downtown) | 44,757 | Kota Bharu Municipal Council |
| 5 | Kemumin | 41,392 | Kota Bharu Municipal Council |
| 6 | Badang (Mouth of theKelantan River) | 35,957 | Kota Bharu Municipal Council |
| 7 | Kota | 24,364 | Kota Bharu Municipal Council |
| 8 | Sering | 24,309 | Kota Bharu Municipal Council |
| 9 | Peringat | 24,137 | Ketereh District Council |
| 10 | Banggu | 23,049 | Kota Bharu Municipal Council |
| 11 | Kadok | 19,554 | Ketereh District Council |
| 12 | Limbat | 18,796 | Kota Bharu Municipal Council |
| 13 | Pendek | 17,254 | Ketereh District Council |
| 14 | Salor | 11,255 | Ketereh District Council |
| 15 | Dewan Beta | 11,205 | Ketereh District Council |
Kota Bharu is represented in the Parliament of Malaysia. For electoral purposes, the district is divided into four constituencies in the Kota Bharu electoral region. Each constituency elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by thefirst-past-the-post system of election.
List of Kota Bharu district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)
| Parliament | Seat Name | Member of Parliament | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
P20 | Pengkalan Chepa | Ahmad Marzuk Shaary | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
P21 | Kota Bharu | Takiyuddin Hassan | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
P24 | Kubang Kerian | Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
P26 | Ketereh | Khlir Mohd Nor | Perikatan Nasional (BERSATU) |
List of Kota Bharu district representatives in theState Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)
Parliament | State | Constituency | State Assemblyman | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
P20 | N5 | Kijang | Izani Husin | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
P20 | N6 | Chempaka | Nik Asma' Bahrum Nik Abdullah | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
P20 | N7 | Panchor | Nik Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
P21 | N8 | Tanjong Mas | Rohani Ibrahim | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
P21 | N9 | Kota Lama | Hafidzah Mustakim | Pakatan Harapan (AMANAH) |
P21 | N10 | Bunut Payong | Shaari Mat Yaman | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
P24 | N17 | Salor | Saizol Ismail | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
P24 | N18 | Pasir Tumboh | Abd Rahman Yunus | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
P24 | N19 | Demit | Mohd Asri Mat Daud | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
P26 | N23 | Melor | Wan Rohimi Wan Daud | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
P26 | N24 | Kadok | Azami Mohd Nor | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
P26 | N25 | Kok Lanas | Mohamed Farid Mohamed Zawawi | Perikatan Nasional (BERSATU) |
Capital:Kota Bharu, Royal town:Kubang Kerian | |||||
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