Kangar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kangar
Kangaq
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Town and state capital
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| Town of Kangar Bandar Kangar |
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| • Jawi | كڠار | |
| • Chinese | 加央 (Simplified) 加央 (Traditional) Jiā Yāng (Hanyu Pinyin) |
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| • Hokkien | 加央 / Ka-yang (Tâi-lô) |
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| • Tamil | கங்கார் Kaṅkār (Transliteration) |
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| • Thai | กางาร์ Kanga |
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Downtown Kangar, Alwi Mosque, Merdeka Square, Perlis State Legislative Assembly, KPJ Perlis Specialist Hospital and the PKENPS Tower @ K-PARC |
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 Kangar
Location in Perlis
Kangar
Location in Peninsular Malaysia
Kangar
Location in Malaysia
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Location in Southeast Asia
Kangar
Location in Asia
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| Country |  Malaysia |
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| State |  Perlis |
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| Foundation of Kota Sena | 1653 | |
| Establishment of the town council | 1956 | |
| Municipality status | 1 January 1980 | |
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| • Type | Municipal council | |
| • Body | Kangar Municipal Council | |
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| • Total | 29.84 km2 (11.52 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 48,898 | |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed | |
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| Kangar Municipal Council Majlis Perbandaran Kangar مجليس ڤربندرن كڠار |
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| Founded | 1 January 1980 |
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Norazlan Bin Yahaya
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Municipal Secretary
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Raziff Yaacob
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| 192, Persiaran Jubli Emas, 01000 Kangar, Perlis. | |
Kangar is the capital city and largest town in Perlis, Malaysia. It is also known as Kangaq in Northern Malay and كڠار in Jawi. Kangar has about 48,898 people and covers an area of 2,619.4 hectares. It is located very close to the Thailand border, at the northernmost tip of Peninsular Malaysia. The town sits right beside the Perlis River.
Kangar is an important center for growing and processing rice in the area. Its local government also manages the nearby communities of Arau and Kaki Bukit. The main part of Kangar is called Sena Province. Kangar is the smallest state capital in Malaysia. Many of its residents work as farmers or for the government. The town's industries include making cement, processing wood, rubber, and paper, and preparing sugar and prawns.
Kangar's Past
Kangar has been around for about 350 years! Its history began in 1653 when a place called Kota Sena was built. This was the main administrative center for Sultan Muhyiddin Mansor Shah, the 14th ruler of the Kedah Sultanate. Back then, Kangar was a busy "land port" or pengkalan. This means it was a place where boats and large cargo ships called tongkangs would dock. They anchored at the spot where the Perlis River, which flows through Kangar, meets the sea at Kuala Perlis.
The name Kangar comes from a type of tree. Traders used to do business under a big, shady tree at the port. This tree was called Pohon Kangar. It became a famous spot for many business deals. Because of this, everyone who visited the port started calling it the Pohon Kangar Port, honoring the tree that gave them shade and a place to trade.
Kangar's People
| Ethnic composition of Kangar (2010) | ||||
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| Malay | 62.23% | |||
| Chinese | 30.54% | |||
| Indian | 4.73% | |||
| Other Bumiputras | 0.1% | |||
| Others | 0.3% | |||
| Non-Malaysians | 2.1% | |||
Most people in Kangar speak Perlis Malay. This is a special version of Kedah Malay, but it has its own unique sounds and words compared to the language spoken in nearby Kedah.
The Han Chinese are the second largest group in Kangar. Most of them speak Hokkien. This language is often used by Chinese people in the city to communicate with each other. Many also know Mandarin and English.
Other languages you might hear in Kangar include Tamil, Telugu, and Malayali. Among the Indian community, you might also hear Punjabi and Hindi. The Kedah-Siamese community speaks Southern Thai.
Places to Visit
Downtown Kangar has a mix of old and new buildings. You can see elegant colonial buildings like the State Secretariat Building and a clocktower from the 1930s. Here are some other interesting places:
- PKENPS Tower @ K-PARC Kangar: This is the tallest building in Perlis.
- Dato' Wan Ahmad's House: A historical house to explore.
- Kubu Hill Recreational Park: A great place for outdoor activities.
- Malay World Weaponry Museum: Learn about traditional weapons.
- Medan Mountain: A natural landmark.
- Perlis Craft Cultural Complex: See and buy local crafts.
- State Museum and Heritage Hall: Discover the history and culture of Perlis.
- Alwi Mosque: This beautiful mosque was built in 1910.
- Tuanku Syed Putra Stadium: A sports venue.
- Gua Kelam: A unique cave located in Kaki Bukit.
- Snake Farm of Sungai Batu Pahat: See different types of snakes.
- Bukit Ayer Recreational Park: Another lovely park for relaxation.
- Wang Kelian: A town right next to the Thai border.
- Padang Besar Shopping Arcade: A duty-free shopping area.
- Royal Palace of Arau: The official residence of the Perlis royal family.
- Fish Grill Food Court, Kuala Perlis: Enjoy delicious grilled fish.
- Mini Putrajaya: This refers to the State Assembly Building, which looks like a smaller version of the government buildings in Putrajaya.
- Gua Cenderawasih Park: A viewpoint with great scenery.
- Perlis State Library: The main public library for the state.
Famous People from Kangar
- Queenzy Cheng
See also
In Spanish: Kangar para niños
