Kuala Berang

Kuala Berang is the seat and largest town of Hulu Terengganu District, Terengganu, Malaysia. The town serves as a gateway to Lake Kenyir. The historical Terengganu Inscription Stone was found near Kuala Berang in 1899. The town of Kuala Berang was the first capital of the modern Sultanate of Terengganu before moving to Kuala Terengganu.

Kuala Berang
Town and district capital
Other transcription(s)
  Jawiکوالا برڠ
  Chinese瓜拉勿浪 (Simplified)
Guālā Wùlàng (Hanyu Pinyin)
A street in Kuala Berang Town, Terengganu
Kuala Berang
Kuala Berang
Coordinates: 5°4′23.149″N 103°0′40.54″E
Country Malaysia
State Terengganu
DistrictHulu Terengganu
Government
  TypeDistrict council
  BodyHulu Terengganu District Council
Population
 (2005)
  Total18,764
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