Southwest District | |
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| Daerah Barat Daya | |
 Sortheast District withinPenang | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Penang |
| City |  George Town |
| Seat | Balik Pulau |
| Government | |
| • Local government | Penang Island City Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 175.7 km2 (67.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
• Total | 237,854 |
| • Density | 1,353.8/km2 (3,506/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 110xx–119xx |
| Website | dbd |
TheSouthwest District is adistrict inGeorge Town within theMalaysian state ofPenang. The district covers the southwestern half ofPenang Island and borders theNortheast District. Both districts fall under the jurisdiction of thePenang Island City Council.
In 1786, theBritish East India Company had taken control ofPenang Island, establishing the city ofGeorge Town at the island's northeastern tip. For several decades since, the island was governed directly from George Town, with no administrative divisions on the island.
In 1888, a District and Land Office was established atBalik Pulau at the southwest of the island.[2][3] Thus, the Southwest District was created, effectively dividing the island into two districts. Both districts first appeared in official maps dating back to the 1890s.[4]
The Southwest District is further divided into 23 subdivisions, officially known asmukims.
| Subdivision | Population (2020) | Area (km2) | Population density (/km2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantai Acheh | 4,302 | 23 | 187 |
| Teluk Bahang | 2,531 | 20.4 | 124 |
| Bukit Sungai Pinang | 1,919 | 6.2 | 310 |
| Batu Hitam | 3,574 | 10 | 357 |
| Bukit Balik Pulau | 1,282 | 5.2 | 247 |
| Pondok Upih | 7,679 | 8.9 | 863 |
| Bukit Genting | 1,509 | 6.1 | 247 |
| Bukit Pasir Panjang | 1,444 | 5.6 | 258 |
| Bukit Gemuruh | 17,379 | 9.6 | 1,810 |
| Bukit Relau | 18,755 | 11.5 | 1,631 |
| Teluk Kumbar | 21,481 | 6.8 | 3,159 |
| Bayan Lepas | 130,455 | 31.9 | 4,089 |
| Sungai Pinang | 2,323 | 2 | 1,162 |
| Sungai Rusa | 2,817 | 4.2 | 671 |
| Permatang Pasir | 2,439 | 6 | 407 |
| Bagan Air Hitam | 3,382 | 3.6 | 939 |
| Titi Teras | 2,394 | 3.6 | 665 |
| Kongsi | 2,730 | 1 | 2,730 |
| Kampung Paya | 3,981 | 1 | 3,981 |
| Sungai Burung | 1,523 | 2.9 | 525 |
| Pulau Betong | 1,551 | 3.9 | 398 |
| Dataran Genting | 2,179 | 2.2 | 990 |
| Balik Pulau | 109 | 0.1 | 1,090 |
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