Bachok

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Bachok is a district and town in Kelantan, Malaysia. It is located 25 kilometers east of Kota Bharu. It borders Pasir Puteh to the south and Kota Bharu to the west. The focus of Bachok's economy is agriculture, primarily tobacco plantations.

[edit] History

Bachok was named after a person called "Tok Bachok", who was believed to be the first settler in the area. Traders from China anchored in Pengkalan Cina in Bachok long time ago to trade silk and spices.

[edit] Demographics

Malays are the predominant ethnic group in Bachok, like the rest of Kelantan. Siamese Malaysian is the only minority group in Balai.

[edit] Places of interest

A beautiful beach, known as Pantai Irama or 'Melody Beach' is in Bachok. The small towns of Beris Kubor Besar, Perupok and Jelawat are famous for their wet markets and competitive groceries prices.


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Districts: Kota Bharu | Pasir Mas | Tumpat | Pasir Puteh | Bachok | Kuala Krai | Machang | Tanah Merah | Jeli | Gua Musang
Towns: Bachok | Dabong | Gua Musang | Jeli | Kota Bharu | Kuala Krai | Machang | Pasir Mas | Pasir Puteh | Pengkalan Chepa | Pengkalan Kubur | Perupok | Rantau Panjang | Tanah Merah | Tumpat
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