Tangkak District

Tangkak تڠكق 東甲
District of Malaysia
Flag of Tangkakتڠكق東甲 Flag
Country	Malaysia
State	Johor
Seat	Tangkak
Government
• District officer	Tuan Hj. Ab.Han Ramin
Area
• Total	970.24 km2 (374.61 sq mi)
Population (2010)
• Total	136,852
• Density	140/km2 (370/sq mi)
Postcode	849xx
Telephone area code	+60-06
Website	Tangkak District Council

Tangkak District Council

Tangkak District, formerly Ledang District, is a new district in Johor, Malaysia. The district's principal town is Tangkak. The new Tangkak district covers Tangkak town, Tanjung Agas, Kesang, Sungai Mati, Serom, Sagil and Bukit Gambir.

History

The district was the northern part of the Muar district which was separated from the southern part by the Muar River. A ceremony headed by the sultan on 9 June 2008 saw the official proclamation of that northern part becoming Johor's 10th district named Ledang District. The district was then renamed "Tangkak District" at the end of 2015.

Gunung Ledang National Park

One of the main tourist attractions of Tangkak is the Gunung Ledang National Park. The park is situated 170 km from Johor Bahru and has an area of 107 km². The park has two entry points, one in Sagil, Johor and the other in Asahan, Melaka. Gunung Ledang's peak, which is 1276 m above sea level is the highest point in the park and Johor. Gunung Ledang is also the 64th highest mountain in Malaysia and has been climbed by many people. Sagil waterfall, which is also in the park is a famous picnic site. Gunung Ledang is also widely recognised as a friendly training venue for amateur (or beginners) mountain hikers/climbers.

Townships

Titiwangsa Mountains, Ledang.

Townships in Tangkak District

• Bandar Tangkak
• Tanjung Agas
• Bukit Gambir
• Sungai Mati
• Parit Bunga
• Bukit Kangkar
• Pekan Rawang
• Bukit Serampang
• Kundang Ulu
• Serom
• Kesang,Tg Gading
• Sagil
• Kebun Baharu
• Gerisek

See also

• Legend of Gunung Ledang