Alor Gajah


Alor Gajah is a town and district seat of Alor Gajah District, Melaka, Malaysia. It located on north part of Melaka state. According to 2010 estimates had 21,267 inhabitants. It is 28 m above sea level.

Name

Alor Gajah used to be one of the forest areas believed to be the routes for wild elephants.

History

Climate

Governance

Alor Gajah Municipal Council is the local authority of Alor Gajah town. Alor Gajah District Council was reorganized in accordance with the Local Government Act, 1976 with effect from 1 July 1978. This restructuring includes all the Alor Gajah district. Next Alor Gajah District Council was upgraded to the Alor Gajah Municipal Council on May 1, 2003. Alor Gajah Municipal Council is a local authority that provides municipal services as well as developing infrastructure and social facilities for residents in Alor Gajah with:
Development of administrative areas have been developed simultaneously with the overall development of the state of Malacca, with the main emphasis on the sectors of industry, tourism and agriculture. The existence of infrastructure is also accelerating the inflow of domestic and foreign investors to invest and create job opportunities for the local community.

Demographics

total 166,600
Malay 119,200
Chinese 24,500
Indian 14,300
Others 8600

Landmarks

Economy

Alor Gajah is home to Honda Malaysia's car manufacturing plant, assembling cars for the local market and also selected automotive parts for Honda's overall ASEAN market.

Transport

Education

Alor Gajah boasts a new government hospital, Alor Gajah Hospital, which replaced the old one that was fast becoming insufficient to meet the needs of the growing population. Besides, other government healthcare facilities include: