Yan, Kedah
| Daerah Yan | |
|---|---|
| — District of Malaysia — | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Kedah Darul Aman |
| Seat | Yan |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Encik Ahmad Fisol bin Md. Nor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 246.07 km2 (95.01 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 66,987 |
| • Density | 272.227/km2 (705.066/sq mi) |
Yan is a major town and district in Kedah, Malaysia. It is bordered by Kota Setar District to the north, Pendang District to the northeast, and Kuala Muda District to the south. Yan District is along the coast of the Straits of Malacca.
Yan town is the administrative centre of Yan district, complete with administrative facilities. Its lifestyle is laid-back and slow-paced, with weekend attractions of natural waterfalls nearby. The waterfalls are known as Seri Perigi,[1] Tangga Kenari/Titi Hayun,[2] Batu Hampar [3] and Puteri Mandi.[4]
It is also famous for Mount Jerai, which is the tallest peak in Kedah at 986 metres (3,235 ft) and is easily accessible from the town.
Pulau Bunting Bridge is a new bridge that connects Pulau Bunting to Yan district. It is the only bridge connecting an island in Kedah.
[edit] People from Yan
- Abdullah Hussain - novelist and writer.
[edit] References
- ^ Seri Perigi at visitkedah.com.my
- ^ Titi Hayun at visitkedah.com.my
- ^ Batu Hampar at visitkedah.com.my
- ^ Puteri Mandi at mdy.gov.my
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