Kuah
Kuah, Kuah Town or Bandar Kuah is a resort town, mukim and district capital of Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. It is the entry point for those coming by ferry from either the mainland or Penang Island. The town is centered on its jetty, which is a point of arrival for tourists from the mainland. With a population of more than 30,000, Kuah has become a major town due to the growth of visitors after Langkawi developed into a tourist centre since 1986.
Kuah
Bandar Kuah بندر كواح | |
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Resort town and district capital | |
Kuah skyline | |
Kuah Location in Peninsular Malaysia Kuah Kuah (Peninsular Malaysia) | |
| Coordinates: 6°19′0″N 99°51′0″E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Kedah |
| District | Langkawi |
| Establishment of local government | 1914 |
| Establishment of the town board | 1945 |
| Establishment of district council | 29 April 1987 |
| Municipality status | 24 March 2001 |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 30,000 |
There are a number of hotels in Kuah but it has no resorts, as the town has no proper beach despite being located by the sea. The nightlife in Kuah consists mostly of eating out in seafood restaurants. Kuah nevertheless has a number of attractions, and it serves as a focal point for tourists wishing to visit other parts of Langkawi. Today, Kuah is a commercial centre with shopping complexes, restaurants, fast food outlets, hotels and handicraft shops.