Muar District

Muar District
Daerah Muar
Location of Muar District in Johor
Muar District
Location of Muar District in Malaysia
Coordinates: 2°9′N 102°40′E / 2.150°N 102.667°E / 2.150; 102.667
Country Malaysia
State Johor
SeatMuar
Local area government(s)Muar Municipal Council
Government
  District officerTuan Haji Mustaffa Kamal bin Haji Shamsudin
Area
  Total
1,354 km2 (523 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
  Total
233,779
  Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+08:00 (MST)
  Summer (DST)UTC+08:00 (Not observed)
Postcode
84xxx
Calling code+6-06
Vehicle registration platesJ

The Muar District is a district in Johor, Malaysia. Muar is located at the mouth of the Muar River, on the coast of the Straits of Malacca. The Muar District covers 1,354 km2 (523 sq mi), with a population of 233,779 (2010).

The district borders Tangkak District to the west, Segamat District to the north, and Batu Pahat District to the east.