Kuala Rompin
Kuala Rompin | |
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Town and district capital | |
Marlin statue in Rompin | |
| Coordinates: 2°49′N 103°29′E / 2.817°N 103.483°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Pahang |
| District | Rompin District |
| Established | 1888 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Rompin District Council |
| • President | Zulkifli Hashim |
| Postcode | 268xx |
| Telephone area code | +60-09 |
| Vehicle registration | C |
Kuala Rompin is the district capital of Rompin District, southeastern Pahang, Malaysia, and the district's largest town. It is located on the south-east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and faces the South China Sea. It is about 133 km (83 mi) south from Kuantan, the state capital of Pahang. From Singapore, travellers must travel 215 km (134 mi) north by the coastal road via the city of Johor Bahru and the town of Mersing. From the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Rompin is located east and is about 3½ hours journey by road.