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Kuching

Skyline of Kuching File:Dbku-logo.jpg File:Mbks logo.jpg City North Logo City South Logo
Mayors  - City North  - City South	Abdul Hamid B. Mohd Yusoff Chan Seng Khai
Area  - Total (City)	4,559.55 km²
Population  - City (2005)	600,000
Time zone	UTC+8
Latitude	1° 33' N
Longitude	110° 25' E
Car Plate Prefix  - City Cabs  - City Vehicles	-HQx xxxx -QKx xxxx, QAx xxxx
Calling code	082-xxxxxx

Geography

Situated in the Sarawak Valley,

Climate

The climate in Kuching is tropical, moderately hot and receives substantial rainfall. The average annual rainfall is approximately 4,000 mm or 160 inches. The wettest times are during the North-East Monsoon months of November to February. The average temperature is around 23°C in the early hours of the morning and rises to around 32°C in the mid afternoon. This temperature stays constant throughout the year.

History

Pre-Brooke Era

Originally called Sarawak, it became the new capital when the Brunei Governor moved the capital from Lidah Tanah.

The Brooke Era (1841-1941)

In 1857, the town witnessed the Chinese Insurrection.

British Colony (1946-1963

Protest was held by the people, demanding the Rajah's return.

Malaysia (1963-Present)

The decleration was held at the Padang Merdeka.

See also

White Rajahs

Bibliography

• Chater, W. J. Sarawak Long Ago, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 1994. ISBN 9836239812
• Reece, Bob The White Rajahs of Sarawak: A Borneo Dynasty
• Smith, J. Title, Random House, 2005. ISBN 1607000X
• Smith, J. Title, Random House, 2005. ISBN 1607000X
• Smith, J. Title, Random House, 2005. ISBN 1607000X
• Smith, J. Title, Random House, 2005. ISBN 1607000X
• Smith, J. Title, Random House, 2005. ISBN 1607000X
• Sarawak Long Ago
• Old Sarawak: A Pictorial Study
• Kuching 1839-1970
• Perjuangan Anti-Cession Sarawak

External Links

• Kuching North City Hall
• Kuching South City Council
• wikitravel