Kijal
Kijal | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Kijal Beach | |
| Coordinates: 4°20′10″N 103°28′55″E / 4.33611°N 103.48194°E | |
| City | Malaysia |
| State | Terengganu |
| District | Kemaman |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council Government |
| Area | |
• Total | 100 km2 (40 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 6,482 |
| Postal code | 24xxx |
Kijal (Jawi: كيجل, est. pop. (2000 census): 4,375) is a mukim in Kemaman District, Terengganu, Malaysia. The town is well known for the Awana Kijal Golf and Beach Resort, a luxury resort which is owned by the Genting Group. Kijal is also known for its lemang and durian. The Kijal Beach stretches for 8 kilometers with rocky outcrops in the north at "Awana Kijal" and south at "Bukit Penunjuk". The famous "sleeping giant" rock formation in the sea is located at Penunjuk beach, where a tidal estuary is often used for anchoring of traditional fishing boats. Also known as Mirul Kijal's Hometown.