Langkawi
Langkawi is an island and district in the Malaysian state of Kedah. This island received its duty-free status in 1987. It is also one of the most important destination for tourists in Malaysia.
Daerah Langkawi | |
Other transcription(s) | |
• Jawi | لڠكاوي |
• Chinese | 浮罗交怡县 |
• Tamil | லங்காவி |
Coordinates: 6°21′N 99°48′E / 6.350°N 99.800°ECoordinates: 6°21′N 99°48′E / 6.350°N 99.800°E | |
Country | Malaysia |
State | Kedah |
Government | |
• District officer | Abdul Gafar Yahya |
Area | |
• Total | 466.0 km2 (179.9 sq mi) |
Population (July 7, 2020) | |
• Total | 94,138 |
• Density | 202.013/km2 (523.21/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+08:00 (MST) |
Population
From Malaysian census data,[1]
2000 | 2010 | 2020 |
---|---|---|
69,681 | 92,784 | 94,138 |
Langkawi Media
The Mao Kun map from Wubei Zhi, derived from the 15th century navigation maps of Zheng He, shows Langkawi (龍牙交椅) next to Penang Island (檳榔嶼)
The Langkawi Sky Bridge above the rainforest canopy