Bukit Mertajam
Bukit Mertajam is a suburb of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. It also serves as the seat of the Central Seberang Perai District. As of 2020, Bukit Mertajam had a population of 12,079.
Bukit Mertajam | |
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Suburb of Seberang Perai and district capital | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Mandarin | 大山脚 (Simplified) 大山腳 (Traditional) |
| • Hokkien | Tuā-suann-kha (Tâi-lô) |
Bukit Mertajam Location within Seberang Perai in Penang | |
| Coordinates: 5°21′55.692″N 100°27′38.3898″E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Penang |
| City | Seberang Perai |
| District | Central Seberang Perai |
| Government | |
| • Local government | Seberang Perai City Council |
| • Mayor of Seberang Perai | Azhar Arshad |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 12,079 |
| • Density | 3,000/km2 (7,800/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
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| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed |
| Postal code | 14000 |
| Area code(s) | +6045 |
Whilst founded in the 19th century as an agricultural area, Bukit Mertajam also evolved into a transportation hub, following the completion of a railway line towards Perai at the end of the century. To this day, its railway station remains a major Malayan Railway station within Seberang Perai.
Bukit Mertajam is also well known for its Catholic congregation, which is centred at the St. Anne's Church. The church is one of the focal locations within Southeast Asia for the annual Novena celebrations.
It is the birthplace of the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim.