Lojing Autonomous Sub-District | |
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| Jajahan Kecil Lojing | |
 Lojing Highlands | |
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| Coordinates:4°38′N101°28′E / 4.633°N 101.467°E /4.633; 101.467 | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Kelantan |
| District |  Gua Musang District |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Shahrin bin Abdullah[1] |
| • Administrative office | Pejabat Tanah dan Jajahan Kecil Lojing |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,817 km2 (702 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 10,700 |
| • Density | 5.89/km2 (15.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 18350[4] |
| Calling code | +6-09 |
| Vehicle registration plates | D |
TheLojing Autonomous Sub-District (Malay:Jajahan Kecil Lojing), or colloquially known as theLojing Highlands (Malay:Tanah Tinggj Lojing) is amountainous region inGua Musang District,Kelantan,Malaysia. It is located next to the famedCameron Highlands inPahang, along theSecond East-West HighwayFederal Route 185.
In 2010 Lojing was made an autonomous sub-district (Jajahan Kecil Lojing). Several state and federal agencies will open their branches there following the arrangement; municipal works remain under the responsibility of Gua Musang. It is divided into seven communes:
Perched up high on the intersection between the Kelantanese,Pahangese andPerakianTitiwangsa, Lojing Highlands is rich in flora and fauna and is famed for its biodiversity. Its well preserved pristine hills and jungles are popular eco-tourist attraction. There are many species of high-quality tropical hardwood such asteak,mahogany,chengal andmeranti located in the jungles of the Lojing Highlands. Lojing is home to the 2,181-metre-tallYong Belar, the tallest mountain in Kelantan and third tallest inPeninsular Malaysia.
Most of the people that live in the Lojing area belong to the indigenousOrang Asli tribes, mainly theTemiar tribe of theSenoi nations.[2]
Capital:Kota Bharu, Royal town:Kubang Kerian | |||||
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