Kota Bharu District

The Kota Bharu District is a district in northern Kelantan, Malaysia. As of 2020, the district's population is estimated to be 608,600. It contains the state capital, Kota Bharu, as well as Pengkalan Chepa and Ketereh.

Kota Bharu District
District of Malaysia
Jajahan Kota Bharu
Other transcription(s)
  Jawiكوت بهارو
  Chinese哥打峇鲁县
  Tamilகோத்தா பாரு
Location of Kota Bharu District in Kelantan
Kota Bharu District
Location of Kota Bharu District in Malaysia
Coordinates: 6°5′N 102°16′E
Country Malaysia
State Kelantan
SeatKota Bharu
Local area government(s)Kota Bharu Municipal Council (Kota Bharu North)
Ketereh District Council (Kota Bharu South)
Government
  District officerHaji Mohamad Anis Bin Hussein
  Administrative officeKota Bharu Land and District Office
Area
  Total403 km2 (156 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
  Total568,900
  Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
  Summer (DST)UTC+8 (Not observed)
Postcode
15xxx
Calling code+6-09
Vehicle registration platesD

Kota Bharu district is surrounded by six other districts, namely Bachok District, Pasir Puteh District, Machang District, Pasir Mas District and Tumpat District clockwise.

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