Hilir Perak District
Hilir Perak District | |
|---|---|
| Daerah Hilir Perak | |
Location of Hilir Perak District in Perak | |
Location of Hilir Perak District in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 4°N 101°E / 4°N 101°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Perak |
| Seat | Teluk Intan |
| Local area government(s) | Teluk Intan Municipal Council |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Saidi Bin Haji Shaari, AMK |
| Area | |
• Total | 792.07 km2 (305.82 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 128,179 |
• Estimate (2015) | 144,400 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 36000+36700 |
| Calling code | +6-05 |
| Vehicle registration plates | A |
Hilir Perak District (lit. 'Lower Perak') is a district in Perak, Malaysia. The district is governed by Teluk Intan Municipal Council which is based in the town of Teluk Intan. The District council was known as Hilir Perak District Council until 4 April 2004, when it was upgraded to Municipality status. Teluk Intan town is the district's principal urban center while smaller towns include Langkap town and Chenderong Balai town.
Teluk Intan town is on the southeast bank of the Perak River, opposite the kampong of Sungai Durian.
Langkap town housing an Immigration Depot which is a detention centre for illegal immigrants around Perak state.