Balik Pulau
Balik Pulau | |
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Suburb of George Town and district capital | |
| Coordinates: 5°21′N 100°14′E / 5.350°N 100.233°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Penang |
| City | George Town |
| District | Southwest |
| Founded | 1794 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.1 km2 (0.04 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 109 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
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| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed |
| Postal code | 11000 |
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Balik Pulau is a suburb of George Town within the Malaysian state of Penang. Located 12.7 km (7.9 mi) southwest of the city centre, it lies near the southwestern corner of Penang Island and is also the administrative seat of the island's Southwest district.
Balik Pulau was established in 1794 as an agricultural village by the British East India Company. To this day, the economy of Balik Pulau still relies heavily on agriculture; Penang's most famous produce, including nutmegs, cloves and durians, are grown and harvested around the suburb. While Balik Pulau is generally seen as quieter in comparison to the bustling city centre on the other side of the island, urbanisation has also reached the suburb in recent years, with more residential developments being planned within the area.