Kerian District
Kerian District | |
|---|---|
| Daerah Kerian | |
Location of Kerian District in Perak | |
Location of Kerian District in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 5°0′N 100°30′E / 5.000°N 100.500°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Perak |
| Seat | Parit Buntar |
| Local area government(s) | Kerian District Council |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Sabli Bakri |
| Area | |
• Total | 921.47 km2 (355.78 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 176,683 |
• Estimate (2015) | 190,700 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 34200-34400 |
| Calling code | +6-05 |
| Vehicle registration plates | A |
The Kerian District (alternately Krian) is an administrative district in Perak, Malaysia. It covers the northwestern corner of Perak, bordering the states of Penang and Kedah to the north; the main town of Parit Buntar is located a mere 37 km (23 mi) southeast of George Town, Penang's capital city. The district is well known for Bukit Merah, a popular tourist destination.
Due to its closer proximity to Penang, much of Kerian is also part of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area.
The district is one of the main rice-growing areas in Perak.