Bagan Datoh

For the federal constituency represented in the Dewan Rakyat, see Bagan Datok (federal constituency).

Bagan Datoh (alternate spelling: Bagan Datuk and Bagan Dato') is a small township around 28 miles (45.06 km) west of Teluk Intan, in the state of Perak, Malaysia. It is situated south-west of Ipoh city, the state capital.

The main economic activity in Bagan Datoh is fishing. There are also, however, many coconut plantations nearby, visible along the road to Bagan Datoh from Teluk Intan.

There are also a few fishing villages scattered around Bagan Datoh, for example Sungai Tiang and Sungai Burong, and their corresponding seaside village Bagan Sungai Tiang and Bagan Sungai Burong.On the way from Teluk Intan there will be a few small township which are Hutan Melintang, Selekoh and Simpang Tiga. One popular spot for angling is Sungai Dulang, situated about 8 km from Bagan Datoh. It is famous for lobster fishing where an angler's night spent there could harvest up to 5 kilograms of lobsters.


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Coordinates: 3°59′N 100°47′E / 3.983°N 100.783°E / 3.983; 100.783

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