Maludam
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| Maludam | |
|---|---|
  Maludam | |
| Coordinates: 1°39′00″N 111°02′00″E / 1.65°N 111.03333°E | |
| Country |
 Malaysia |
| State |
 Sarawak |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
Maludam is a small town and sub district in Betong Division, Sarawak, Malaysia.[1] It is made up of a small town including some modern longhouses with a few Malay fishing villages nearby.[2] The majority of people are Malays, with some Ibans and Chinese. Maludam was made a district in 1985.[3]
The main tourist attraction in the area is Maludam National Park.
Maludam is located approximately 78.2 kilometres (49 mi) east of the state capital Kuching. Neighbouring settlements include:
- Melebu 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) northeast
- Samarang 8.3 kilometres (5.2 mi) northeast
- Kampung Sungai Meranti 8.3 kilometres (5.2 mi) southwest
- Sapinang 11.1 kilometres (6.9 mi) east
- Kampung Teriso 13.5 kilometres (8.4 mi) south
- Kampung Paloh 16.6 kilometres (10.3 mi) northeast
References
- ↑ "Maludam, Malaysia". Geonames. 1994-02-10. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ↑ "Sarawak Homestay". Retrieved 2010-12-30.
- ↑ "Borneo Swiftlets - Local Kuching Swiftlet Farming Enthusiasts: Maludam, Sarawak". 2010-12-24. Retrieved 2010-12-30.
External links
- "Maludam National Park". 2003-08-05. Retrieved 2010-12-30.
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