Seberang Perai

Seberang Perai is a city in Penang, Malaysia. Butterworth is its principal town. Other towns in Seberang Perai include Bukit Mertajam, Seberang Jaya, Sungai Puyu, Prai, Nibong Tebal and Kepala Batas. Seberang is connected to Penang by Penang Bridge as well as ferry services. Seberang Prai today is more than a quiet, cowboy-town. It has become a bustling, growing giant. Seberang Prai, which is considered Penang's main catalyst for growth in this century, has many important developments.

City of Seberang Perai
Bandaraya Seberang Perai
Other transcription(s)
 • Jawiسبرڠ ڤراي
 • Chinese威省
 • Tamilசெபராங் பிறை
Seberang Perai Skyline.jpg
Flag of Seberang Perai
Official seal of Seberang Perai
Seberang Perai (red) in The State of Penang (left map), and Seberang Perai (red) in West Malaysia (right map)
Seberang Perai (red) in The State of Penang (left map), and Seberang Perai (red) in West Malaysia (right map)
Coordinates: 5°24′N 100°28′E / 5.400°N 100.467°E / 5.400; 100.467Coordinates: 5°24′N 100°28′E / 5.400°N 100.467°E / 5.400; 100.467
Country Malaysia
State Penang
Establishment1800
British crown colony1 April 1867 - 31 August 1957
Japanese occupation19 December 1941 - 3 September 1945
Granted municipality status15 December 1976[1]
Granted city status16 September 2019[2]
Government
 • Local governmentSeberang Perai City Council
 • MayorRozali Mohamud
Area
 • Total751 km2 (290 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total818,197
 • Density1,089.5/km2 (2,822/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)Not observed
Postal code
12xxx to 14xxx
Area code(s)+6043, +6045
Vehicle registrationP
Websitewww.mbsp.gov.my

References

  1. "Butterworth remains the Ugly Duckling". Archived from the original on 18 October 2012.
  2. "Seberang Prai achieves city status". The Star Online. 16 September 2019. Retrieved 16 September 2019.