Balingian
For the state constituency represented in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, see Balingian (state constituency).
| Balingian | |
|---|---|
  Balingian | |
| Coordinates: 2°55′00″N 112°32′00″E / 2.91667°N 112.53333°E | |
| Country |
 Malaysia |
| State |
 Sarawak |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
Balingian (also known as Baligian) is a town in Sarawak, Malaysia.[1] It lies approximately 286.1 kilometres (178 mi) east-north-east of the state capital Kuching.
It is located about 60 km from Mukah town, and recent developments have started to transform the area: the coastal road has improved links to other towns; the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE); an aluminium factory about 25 km from Balingian.[2] Offshore oil and gas is also a growth area for Balingian.[3]
Neighbouring settlements include:
- Lemai 26.2 kilometres (16.3 mi) south
- Kuala Tatau 33.4 kilometres (20.8 mi) northeast
- Penipah 35.4 kilometres (22.0 mi) west
- Tatau 35.4 kilometres (22.0 mi) east
- Kenyana 39.9 kilometres (24.8 mi) west
- Penakub 42.8 kilometres (26.6 mi) west
- Rumah Kelambu 44 kilometres (27.3 mi) east
- Kampung Jebungan 44.5 kilometres (27.7 mi) west
- Mukah 48.2 kilometres (30.0 mi) west
- Rumah Nyawai 49.9 kilometres (31.0 mi) south
References
- ↑ "Balingian, Malaysia". Geonames. 9 August 2010. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ↑ Q'Eeugene Minjo Jozia (18 November 2010). "redgoldarawana: Balingian - The energy Town of Mukah". Retrieved 1 January 2011.
- ↑ "Balingian Assessment Unit 37020102" (PDF). 5 July 2000. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
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