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Kuching District

Coordinates: 1°33′40″N 110°20′30″E / 1.56111°N 110.34167°E / 1.56111; 110.34167
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This article is about an administrative district in Sarawak, Malaysia. For the city, see Kuching. For the administrative division, see Kuching Division.

Kuching District
Malaysia District of Malaysia
Daerah Kuching
Other transcription(s)
Location of Kuching District in Sarawak
Location of Kuching District in Sarawak
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Kuching District is located in Malaysia
Kuching District
Kuching District
Location of Kuching District in Malaysia
Coordinates: 1°33′40″N 110°20′30″E / 1.56111°N 110.34167°E / 1.56111; 110.34167
Country Malaysia
State Sarawak
Local area government(s)
Area
 • Total
1,868.83 km2 (721.56 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)
 • Total
  • 514,658 (Kuching District)
  • 102,146 (Padawan)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+8 (Not observed)

The Kuching District is an administrative district within Kuching Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. It is divided into two subdistrict area which is Kuching Proper and Padawan. The total resident population in this district as until 2024 was 514,658 inhabitants, as based on a recent survey by Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). This total population makes Kuching District as the only most populous district in Sarawak.

Map of every locations in Kuching District and Padawan
Kuching Resident and District Office

Subdistrict areas

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The Kuching District is divided into three different subdistrict areas:

  • North Kuching (Kuching Utara) :

Samariang, Kampung Semerah Padi, Rampangi, Santubong, Telaga Air, Kampung Buntal, Matang, Malihah, Rambungan, Petra Jaya, Satok, Muara Tebas, Sejingkat, Siol Kandis, Kampung Bako, Demak Laut, and Tanjung Embang.

  • South Kuching (Kuching Selatan) :

Padungan, Sekama, Bintawa, Pending, Tabuan Jaya, Kenyalang Park, Batu Lintang, Hui Sing Park, BDC, Sungai Maong, and Stutong.

Batu Kawah, Moyan, Arang Road, Stapok, Kampung Segedup, Kota Sentosa, Stakan, Batu Kitang, Kampung Semeba, Kota Padawan (10th Mile), Landeh, Mambong, Semadang, Punau, Benuk, Simboh, Teng Bukap, Kampung Quop, Kampung Annah Rais, and Kampung Seratau.

Municipal services

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Here is the municipal services that fully served for all community in both areas in Kuching District :

All areas in Kuching District

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The official logo of Kuching North City Hall (DBKU)
The official logo of Kuching South City Council (MBKS)

All areas in Padawan District

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The official logo of Padawan Municipal Council (MPP)

Transportation

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Most road transportation that available in Kuching are buses, taxis, e-hailing, and mini vans (known locally as 'Van Sapu') which still popular among all community in this district area.

Government of Sarawak has planned to build a new first modern cycling bridge. This new modern cycling bridge will be connecting between Batu Kawa New Township (MJC Batu Kawa) and Pines Square City, Batu Kawa. Residents in Batu Kawa area can allowed to walking or ride bicycle away in this cycling bridge, without crossing the busiest road and also as the best solution to preventing road accidents among pedestrian and bicycle riders.

Demographics

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Ethnicity

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Ethnic composition of Kuching District (2024)
Ethnicities / Nationality Percentage
Malays
 
 30.47%
Iban
 
 24.98%
Bidayuh
 
 6.12%
Melanau
 
 0.85%
Other Bumiputeras
 
 0.21%
Chinese
 
 34.95%
Indians
 
 1.91%
Others
 
 0%
Non-Malaysian
 
 0.51%
Ethnicity 2024
Pop. %
Malays 156832 30.47%
Iban 128576 24.98%
Bidayuh 31485 6.12%
Melanau 4380 0.85%
Other Bumiputeras 1057 0.21%
Chinese 179863 34.95%
Indians 9835 1.91%
Others 0 0%
Malaysian total 512028 99.49%
Non-Malaysian 2630 0.51%
Total 514658 100.00%


Historical population
YearPop.±%
198076,814—    
198589,490+16.5%
1990102,863+14.9%
1995136,412+32.6%
2004193,285+41.7%
2010283,670+46.8%
2015340,951+20.2%
2024514,658+50.9%
Source: [1]

List of attractions

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Kuching City Center (Bandaraya Kuching)

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  • Kuching Waterfront (Tebingan Kuching)
  • Padang Merdeka (Merdeka Square), Kuching
  • Borneo Cultures Museum (Muzium Budaya Borneo)
  • Plaza Merdeka, Kuching
  • The Old Court House, Kuching (also known as Sarawak Tourism Complex)
  • Darul Hana Bridge (Jambatan Darul Hana)
  • Premier of Sarawak's Residence (Sarawak White House), Petra Jaya, Kuching
  • Kompleks Media Sarawak (Sarawak Media Complex), Petra Jaya, Kuching (under construction)[2]
  • Sarawak Performing Arts Centre (Pusat Seni Persembahan Sarawak), Petra Jaya, Kuching[3]
  • Kuching City Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya Kuching)
  • Sarawak State Mosque (Masjid Jamek Negeri Sarawak), Petra Jaya, Kuching
  • Fort Margherita (Kubu Margherita)
  • Dataran Ibu Pertiwi, Kuching
  • Pengkalan Sapi, Kuching
  • Sheraton Hotel Kuching
  • Riverside Shopping Complex, Kuching
  • Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching
  • Hilton Hotel & Suites, Kuching
  • PETROS Tower (Menara PETROS), Padungan, Kuching (formerly known as Hock Lee Centre)
  • Vivacity Megamall, Jalan Wan Alwi, Kuching
  • Heroes' Monument (Tugu Pahlawan), Kuching
  • St. Joseph's Cathedral Church, Kuching
  • Tua Pek Kong Temple, Kuching
  • St. Thomas Cathedral (Anglican Church), Kuching
  • Majma' Mall Kuching
  • Taman Perpaduan (Reservoir Park), Kuching
  • Satok Suspension Bridge (Jambatan Gantung Satok), Kuching

Batu Kawah

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  • Ang Cheng Ho Sports & Community Hall (Batu Kawah Multipurpose Hall)
  • Batu Kawah Riverbank Park
  • Guang Loong Temple, Batu Kawah
  • St. Mark Catholic Church, Batu Kawah
  • Emart Mall Batu Kawah
  • Sumiran Eco Park & Resort, Batu Kawah
  • Borneo Happy Farm, Batu Kawah
  • Batu Kawah New Township (MJC Batu Kawa), Batu Kawah, Kuching
  • Pines Square Commercial Center, Batu Kawah, Kuching
  • Kuching Life Care (Hospice and Palliative Care Centre), Batu Kawah
  • Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) Culture Centre, Batu Kawah
  • FARLEY Hypermarket (Pines Square, Batu Kawah) (under construction)
  • Pines Square Parade, Batu Kawah, Kuching (under construction)
  • Batu Kawah Administrative Complex (Kompleks Pentadbiran Batu Kawah), Batu Kawah, Kuching (under construction)

Kota Sentosa

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  • Kuching Sentral, Kota Sentosa
  • Kuching Bus Terminal (Kuching Sentral), Kota Sentosa
  • FARLEY Mall Kuching (6th Mile, Kota Sentosa)
  • Westfield Points, Kota Sentosa (under construction)
  • Westfield Residency Complex, Kota Sentosa (under construction)
  • Sacred Heart Church, Kota Sentosa
  • Pasar Kota Sentosa
  • Sam San Kuet Bong Temple, Kota Sentosa
  • The Borneo House Museum
  • Sentosa Parade, Kota Sentosa
  • Klinik Kesihatan Kota Sentosa
  • Kolej Kesihatan Awam Kuching, Kota Sentosa
  • Sentosa Sports Centre, Kota Sentosa
  • Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC), Kota Sentosa

References

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  1. ^ "TABURAN PENDUDUK MENGIKUT PBT & MUKIM 2010". Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Bangunan baharu menempatkan ibu pejabat TVS disasar siap pada 2027". 8 April 2025.
  3. ^ "Sarawak has big ambitions for world-class event venues". 29 October 2024.
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