Pasir Puteh
| Pasir Puteh | |
|---|---|
| District of Malaysia | |
| Country |
 Malaysia |
| State |
 Kelantan Darul Naim |
| Seat | Town Pasir Puteh |
| Government | |
| • District officer | D.O |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 130,700 |
Pasir Puteh is a territory (jajahan) and town in Kelantan, Malaysia. The town of Pasir Putih is situated on the bank of Semerak River, about 30 kilometers to the south of Kota Bharu.
History
Before this place was known as Pasir Putih, it was known as Pangkalan Limbungan. The town of Pasir Putih derived its name after Sultan Muhammad IV visited this place. The Sultan was very impressed to see the white sand shining along the riverbanks. Hence in 1911, the Sultan declared the name of this place as Pasir Putih, which meant white sand. This is the place where a Kelantan warrior, Tok Janggut, raised an army of Malay warriors to oppose the introduction of taxation in Kelantan.
Demographics
Population in Pasir Puteh is about 130,700 (2009).
Ranking Population Jajahan Pasir Puteh.
| Rank | Daerah/Mukim | Population 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semerak | 21,670 |
| 2 | Bukit Jawa | 19,329 |
| 3 | Limbongan(P.P) | 14,164 |
| 4 | Padang Pak Amat | 13,360 |
| 5 | Bukit Abal | 10,624 |
| 6 | Gong Datok | 8,721 |
| 7 | Jeram | 8,552 |
| 8 | Bukit Awang | 7,984 |
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