Tangkak District
Geography
Along with Muar, Batu Pahat and Segamat, Tangkak District is one of the districts that constitute the northern part of Johor. The Muar River delineates the boundary with Muar District to its south, from Durian Chondong in the east towards Tanjung Agas on the Malacca Strait coast. To its northeast, the district's famed landmark, Mount Ledang, is situated close to the tripoint between the neighbouring states of Malacca and Negeri Sembilan, where it is the highest point statewide at 1,276 metres (4,186 ft).
History
The district was previously an autonomous sub-district (daerah kecil) covering the north-western part of the Muar District, separated from Muar Town proper by the Muar River. A ceremony headed by the sultan on 9 June 2008 saw the official proclamation of that part becoming Johor's 10th district, then named Ledang District after the eponymous mountain located within its borders. The district was then renamed Tangkak District at the end of 2015 by a decree of Sultan Ibrahim to preserve the historical value of traditional name of places in the state.
Administrative divisions
Tangkak District is divided into:
Mukims
- Bukit Serampang
- Grisek
- Kesang
- Kundang
- Serom
- Tangkak
Towns (Bandar)
Hamlets (Pekan)
- Grisek
Townships
- Tangkak
- Kesang
- Tanjung Agas
- Bukit Gambir
- Sungai Mati
- Parit Bunga
- Bukit Kangkar
- Pekan Rawang
- Bukit Serampang
- Kundang Ulu
- Serom
- Kesang, Tg Gading
- Sagil
- Kebun Bahru
- Gerisek
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 131,890 | — | ||
| 2020 | 163,449 | +23.9% | ||
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| Figures before 2008 is included under Muar District. Source: | ||||
Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats
List of Tangkak district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)
| Parliament | Seat Name | Member of Parliament | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| P143 | Pagoh | Muhyiddin Yassin | Perikatan Nasional (BERSATU) |
| P144 | Ledang | Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) |
List of Tangkak district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Negeri)
| Parliament | State | Seat Name | State Assemblyman | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P143 | N7 | Bukit Kepong | Sahruddin Jamal | Perikatan Nasional (BERSATU) |
| P144 | N9 | Gambir | Sahrihan Jani | Barisan Nasional (UMNO) |
| P144 | N10 | Tangkak | Ee Chin Li | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
| P144 | N11 | Serom | Khairin Nisa Ismail | Barisan Nasional (UMNO) |
Economy
The main economy activities in the district are lifestyle tourism, adventure sports, light manufacturing and agriculture. Main industrial areas in the district are Desa Serom, Desa Sungai Mati, Gerisek, Sagil and Tangkak Industrial Areas.
Tourist attractions
Mount 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 km. The park has two entry points, one in Sagil and the other in Asahan, from the Malaccan side. Mount Ledang's peak, which is 1,276 m above sea level, is the highest point in Johor and has been frequently climbed by many people all year round. Sagil Falls, which is also in the park is a famous picnic site. Mount Ledang is also widely recognised as a friendly training venue for amateur (or beginners) mountain hikers/climbers.