South Seberang Perai District


The South Seberang Perai District is a district in Penang, Malaysia. It covers an area of 242 square kilometres, and had a population of 162,905 at the 2010 Census. The district is bordered by Junjong River that separates Central Seberang Perai in the north, Kedah state border in the east, Perak state border in the south and the South Channel that separates Penang Island. Rivers that flow through South Seberang Perai are Junjong River, Jawi River and Kerian River. The capital of this district is Sungai Jawi and the largest town is Nibong Tebal. Other towns such as Batu Kawan, Bukit Tambun, Simpang Ampat, Sungai Bakap and Valdor are also located in this district. South Seberang Perai is thriving with the fishing industry and agriculture. Oil palm plantations covers most parts of the area.

Administrative divisions

SPS District is divided into 16 mukims.

Demographics

The following is based on Department of Statistics Malaysia 2010 census.

Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats

List of South Seberang Perai district representatives in the Federal Parliament
ParliamentSeat NameMember of ParliamentParty
P46Batu KawanKasthuriraani PattoPakatan Harapan
P47Nibong TebalMansor OthmanPerikatan Nasional

List of South Seberang Perai district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly of Penang
ParliamentStateSeat NameState AssemblymanParty
P46N18Bukit TambunGoh Choon AikPakatan Harapan
P47N19JawiH'ng Mooi LyePakatan Harapan
P47N20Sungai BakapAmar Pritpal Bin AbdullahPakatan Harapan
P47N21Sungai AchehZulkifli Bin IbrahimIndependent

Tourist attractions

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