Arau
Arau | |
|---|---|
| Arau, The Royal Town Arau Bandar Diraja | |
| Coordinates: 6°26′N 100°16′E / 6.433°N 100.267°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Perlis |
| District | N/A |
| City | Kangar |
| Government | |
| • Local government | Kangar Municipal Council |
| • Arau Member of Parliament | Shahidan Kassim (PAS) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed |
| Postal code | 02600 |
| Website | mpkangar |
Arau is the royal capital of Perlis, Malaysia with a population of around 20,000. The red-roofed Istana (Royal Palace) is a mixture of colonial and pseudo-Moorish architectural styles.
This town is the disembarkation point for visitors travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by train.