Machang

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Machang is a territory (jajahan) of Kelantan, Malaysia. It is bordered by the districts of Kota Bharu to the north, Pasir Puteh to the east, Tanah Merah to the west and Kuala Krai to the south. As of 2005, it has a population of 82,653 people. It is home to one of the branch campuses of Universiti Teknologi MARA. Machang is also the same name of its major town.

1 History
2 Leaning tower
3 Other Uses
4 External links
5 Motocycle Workshop

[edit] History

Machang is named after the horse mango, Machang or Mangifera foetida.Machang also known as great follower of PAS(Parti Islam Se-Malaysia)Machang is also the center or the heart of Kelantan.

[edit] Leaning tower

A historical attraction of Machang is the Leaning Tower of Pulai Mosque.

[edit] Other Uses

"Machang" is also a colloquial term used in Sri Lanka, in a similar capacity to mate in Australia. It is derived from "Machchang", the Tamil term for brother-in-law.

[edit] External links

Machang District Council

v • d • e Kelantan Darul Naim

Territories (Jajahan)	Kota Bharu • Pasir Mas • Tumpat • Pasir Puteh • Bachok • Kuala Krai • Machang • Tanah Merah • Jeli • Gua Musang

Towns	Bachok • Bukit Bunga • Dabong • Gua Musang • Jeli • Kota Bharu (capital) • Kuala Krai • Kubang Kerian • Machang • Pasir Mas • Pasir Puteh • Pengkalan Chepa • Pengkalan Kubur • Pengkalan Pasir • Perupok • Rantau Panjang • Tanah Merah • Tumpat • Wakaf Baharu