Besut District
Besut District
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| Daerah Besut | |
Location of Besut District in Terengganu | |
Location of Besut District in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 5°35′N 102°30′E / 5.583°N 102.500°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Terengganu |
| Seat | Kampung Raja |
| Local area government(s) | Besut District Council |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Haji Rozali bin Salleh |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,233.68 km2 (476.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 140,952 |
• Estimate (2020) | 175,800 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 22xxx |
| Calling code | +6-09-6 |
| Vehicle registration plates | T D |
Besut (Terengganuan and Kelantanese: Besuk) is a Terengganu Malay and Kelantan Malay district in the Terengganu federal state of Malaysia. It is bordered by the state of Kelantan to the north and west and the South China Sea to the east. It is the northern gateway to Terengganu. Kampung Raja is the district capital, though Jerteh is more developed. Another major town is the fishing port of Kuala Besut. There are other small towns and villages such as Jabi, Apal, Pasir Akar and Tembila.