Segamat District


The Segamat District is a district located north of the state of Johor in Malaysia. The district capital is Segamat Town. In fact, local folklore says Segamat is a derivative of "Segar Amat" with the words spoken by Bendahara Tepok Bendahara of Sultanate of Malacca as he approached Segamat River to have some fresh drinks. It is not known when the name Segamat was used, but before the town of Segamat became known as Segamat, it was known as the Rantau Panjang. Rantau Panjang location is believed to be located on the banks of the Segamat river starting from the old Kuala Segamat River across the railway about length 1 km.

Geology

There are three main rivers pass by the district, which are Batu Pahat River , Endau River and Muar River. Other rivers are Bekok River, Chodan River, Kenawar/Genuang River, Batang Lesong River, Bongor River, Emas River, Gemas River, Jasin River, Jementah River, Labis River, Legeh River, Mempedak River, Merlimau River, Mutan River, Palong River, Paya Mengkuang River, Penarah River, Rengit River, Segamat River, Kapeh River, Selai River, Semerong River, Senarut Hilir River, Spang Loi River and Tatat River.

Administrative divisions

Segamat is divided into 11 subdistricts or mukims. Each mukim is administered by a headman or penghulu.
Mukim Sungai Segamat is the most populous mukim in Segamat District with a population of 48,512 people. The highest population density is in Mukim Gemereh, followed by Mukim Sungai Segamat with over 200+ residents per square km. The lowest population density is in Mukim Bekok with about 50 residents per square km.

Government

The Segamat district is divided by two municipal administratives namely Segamat Municipal Council based at Segamat Town and Labis District Council seated at Labis Town.
Segamat Municipal Council administers the northwestern half of the district covering mukim Buloh Kasap, Gemas, Gemereh, Jabi, Jementah, Pagoh, Sermin and Sungai Segamat with a total administrative area of.
Labis District Council administers the southwestern half of the district covering mukim Bekok, Chaah and Labis, with a total administrative area of.

Other towns in Segamat District

The annual population growth of Segamat District between 2010-2015 was 0.66%.

Economy

The main economy activities in the district are agriculture, agritourism, ecotourism and light manufacturing. Main agriculture produces are palm oil and rubber.

Education

Tertiary education

The district is home to two institutions: the of the Universiti Teknologi Mara which is located about 8 kilometres or a 10-minute drive from the town; and the Johor campus of the Tunku Abdul Rahman University College where peoples called TAR UC which began operating on 18 May 1998, located at an approximate 10-to-15 minutes driving distance south from the town. There is also a community college named Kolej Komuniti Segamat located at Bandar Putra IOI Segamat, a 7-kilometres drive from town, that began its operations in June 2001.

Primary and secondary education

There are about 18 primary schools in the district. On the other hand, there are 19 secondary schools within the Segamat township. Some of those notable secondary schools include SMK Dato' Bentara Dalam, SMK Agama Segamat, , , Sekolah Menengah Seg Hwa, Segamat High School and SMK Canossian Convent. While for primary school, some notable school include SK Kampong Jawa, SK Bukit Hampar, SK Bandar Putra and SK Canossion Convent.

Tourist attractions

Road

Segamat district is served by the state rail network KTM with Batu Anam, Bekok, Genuang, Labis, Segamat and Tenang Stations.

Water

The district houses the Segamat Inland Port.