Melaka Tengah District
Melaka Tengah District | |
|---|---|
| Daerah Melaka Tengah | |
Location of Melaka Tengah District in Malacca | |
Location of Melaka Tengah District in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 2°15′N 102°15′E / 2.250°N 102.250°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Malacca |
| Seat | Ayer Keroh |
| Local area government(s) | Malacca City Council (Melaka Tengah South) Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (Melaka Tengah North) |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Shamsul Ambia Abdul Aziz |
| Area | |
• Total | 314.19 km2 (121.31 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 597,135 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+8 (Not observed) |
| Postcode | 75xxx |
| Calling code | +6-06 |
| Vehicle registration plates | M |
| Website | https://pdtmt.gov.my/1/index.php |
Melaka Tengah District (translated as Central Malacca District), formerly known as Central District, is one of the three administrative districts in Malacca, Malaysia. It borders Alor Gajah District to the north and Jasin District to the east. The capital of the state, Malacca City, is located in this district. This district is the major destination of tourists in Malacca as most historical spots are situated within it.
Melaka Tengah is administered by two local authorities, mostly Malacca City Council (Malay: Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah, MBMB) and a small portion in the north by Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (Malay: Majlis Perbandaran Hang Tuah Jaya, MPHTJ).