Kuantan District
Kuantan District | |
|---|---|
| Daerah Kuantan | |
Location of Kuantan District in Pahang | |
Location of Kuantan District in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 3°55′N 103°5′E / 3.917°N 103.083°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Pahang |
| Seat | Kuantan |
| Local area government(s) | Kuantan City Council |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Zaliza Zulkipli |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,960.42 km2 (1,143.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 445,695 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 25xxx |
| Calling code | +6-09 |
| Vehicle registration plates | C |
The Kuantan District is a district in Pahang, Malaysia. Located in the north-east of Pahang, the district bordered Kemaman District of Terengganu on the north, South China Sea on the east, Jerantut District and Maran District on the west and Pekan District on the south.
The major towns in the district are Kuantan and Bandar Indera Mahkota. Panching, Sungai Lembing, Gambang and Beserah also located here.