Central Seberang Perai District
The Central Seberang Perai District (Malay: Daerah Seberang Perai Tengah; abbreviated: "SPT") is a district in the state of Penang, Malaysia. It covers an area of 238 square kilometres, and had a population of 371,975 at the 2010 Census . The district is bordered by Perai River which separates North Seberang Perai in the north, Junjong River which separates South Seberang Perai in the south, Kedah state border in the east and South Channel which separates Penang Island. Juru River also flows through the district. The capital of this district is Bukit Mertajam. Other localities in Central Seberang Perai include Permatang Pauh, Penanti, Bukit Tengah, Bukit Minyak, Juru, Alma, Machang Bubok and Permatang Tinggi. The entertainment, eatery and automobile venue of Autocity is also located in this district. Heavy industrial areas cover most parts of Central Seberang Perai.
Central Seberang Perai District | |
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District of Malaysia | |
| Daerah Seberang Perai Tengah | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Malay | Daerah Seberang Perai Tengah (Rumi) دايره سبرڠ ڤراي تڠه (Jawi) |
| • Chinese | 威中县 (Simplified) 威中縣 (Traditional) |
| • Tamil | மத்திய செபாராங் பிறை மாவட்டம் Mattiya Ceparāṅ Piṟai Māvaṭṭam (Transliteration) |
| Coordinates: 5°21′N 100°28′E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Penang |
| Seat | Bukit Mertajam |
| Government | |
| • Local government | Seberang Perai City Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 238 km2 (92 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 422,990 |
| Area code | +6-043 to +6-045 |
| Vehicle registration | P |