Changlun
Changlun | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Location in Changlun in Kedah | |
| Coordinates: 6°25′54.48″N 100°25′48″E / 6.4318000°N 100.43000°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Kedah |
| District | Kubang Pasu District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local government |
| • Body | Kubang Pasu Municipal Council |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed |
| Postcode | 06xxx |
| Area code(s) | 04-9xxxxxxx |
| Vehicle registration | K |
| Website | pbt |
Changlun also known as Changlon or previously Changloon is a small town in Kubang Pasu District, Kedah, Malaysia. The word changlun originates from Thai, chang lon (Thai: ช้างหล่น), which means "fallen elephant".
Located less than 10 km south of the Thai border, Changlun is home to Universiti Utara Malaysia, located in the Sintok suburb in the eastern part of the town. The PLUS Expressway passes through Changlun town, interchanging with the Changlun-Kuala Perlis Highway (national highway 194), an alternative route to the state of Perlis.