Matu District
Matu District | |
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Stilt houses in Matu during a flood | |
| Coordinates: 2°41′0″N 111°32′0″E / 2.68333°N 111.53333°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Sarawak |
| Division | Mukah |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,600 km2 (600 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 31,516 |
| • Density | 20/km2 (51/sq mi) |
| Website | matu-darodc |
The Matu District is a district in Mukah Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. Before Mukah Division was established, Matu was within Sarikei Division. There are more than 20 villages in the district, with Melanau making up the majority of the population. Chinese are the second biggest population after the Melanau, followed by Iban and Malay. The population is 31,516 in 2024. The Majlis Daerah Matu-Daro (Matu-Daro District Council) is located in Matu town. The building itself is a landmark and the biggest building in Matu. Matu District shares the same local authority with Daro District.