Jerantut District
| Jerantut District ﺟﺮﻧﺘﻮﺕ / 而连突 / 而連突 | |
|---|---|
| District of Malaysia | |
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| Country |
 Malaysia |
| State |
 Pahang Darul Makmur |
| Seat | Jerantut |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Roslan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,561 km2 (2,919 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 90,000 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (31/sq mi) |
| Postcode | 27xxx |
| Vehicle registration | C |
| Website |
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The Jerantut District (Chinese: 而连突) is a district in central Pahang, Malaysia. It is located 200 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur, and 180 km from Kuantan. Jerantut is also the capital of the district of the same name. Located in the north of Pahang state, Jerantut is the main entrance to the National Park. Being the largest district in Pahang, it bounds the northern states of Kelantan and Terengganu, in the south, Temerloh and Maran district, in the west, Lipis and Raub district and in the east, Kuantan district. Tembeling River, the main river in this district is the exciting way to National Park and the surrounding villages in Ulu Tembeling. The joining of Tembeling and Jelai river forms the Pahang river where it flows right through the Royal Pekan town and then through the South China Sea.
Politics
Jerantut district representative in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)
| Parliament | Seat Name | Member of Parliament | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| P81 | Jerantut | Haji Ahmad Nazlan bin Idris | BN |
List of Jerantut district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)
| Parliament | State | Seat Name | State Assemblyman | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P81 | N9 | Tahan | Wan Amizan Wan Abdul Razak | BN |
| P81 | N10 | Damak | Lau Lee | BN |
| P81 | N11 | Pulau Tawar | Ahmad Shukri Ismail | BN |
Subdistricts
Jerantut has 10 mukim or subdistricts.
- Hulu Tembeling (416,897 Ha)
- Tembeling Tengah (135,718 Ha)
- Pulau Tawar (84,435 Ha)
- Tebing Tinggi (33,400 Ha)
- Hulu Cheka (29,000 Ha)
- Pedah (24,600 Ha) (Capital)
- Burau (12,120 Ha)
- Kuala Tembeling (10,778 Ha)
- Teh (9,563 Ha)
- Kelola (6,248 Ha)
Recreational park
Jerantut is a gateway to Taman Negara, the first national park in Malaysia. It is also possible to visit another nearby nature park - Kenong Rimba Park.
The Kota Gelanggi caves are about 25 kilometre east of Jerantut. Many of these caves are archaeological sites, and several caves are now open to the public. As well as caves, there are other tourist attractions such as Lata Meraung Waterfall, Orang Asli Settlement, Gunung Tahan, Gunung Benom and Rafflesia Conservation Center.
Transportation
Car
Jerantut is well connected to other towns in Pahang. Federal route 
links Jerantut to Temerloh, the second-largest city of Pahang. Route 
joins Jerantut through Jengka and then Maran, where Route 64 interchanges with ECE 
en route to Kuantan or Kuala Lumpur.
A smaller Route 
connects Jerantut to Kuala Lipis, the former capital of Pahang.
Rail
The Jerantut railway station operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) is one of the major stations of KTM's East Coast Line. KTM Intercity and Express trains stop at this station. Visitors to Taman Negara can disembark from here.
Bus
Jerantut Bus Terminal, located at the heart of the town is one of the method of transportation. Visitors can take bus to Jerantut from Kuala Lumpur's Titiwangsa Station, Temerloh Bus Terminal and some other major cities. From the bus terminal, there are bus to Taman Negara.
Accommodation
Due to its strategic location, many visitors on their way to Taman Negara choose to make a stop over in Jerantut. Some are just passer-by as they are traveling between towns and cities. There are many choices of accommodation available in the town of Jerantut.
Homestay
The best way to experience the local is to book into the local homestays in Jerantut. Visitor can look for JerantutHomestay, a reputable host with clean, comfortable and reasonable rate.
Hotel
If you are on travel a business, the local hotel is ideal. The Jerantut Hill Resort is suitable for business travelers.
Villages
- Mukim Pulau Tawar
- Mukim Ulu Tembeling
- Mukim Kuala Tembeling
- Mukim Teh
- Mukim Damak
- Mukim Pedah
- Mukim Ulu Cheka
- Mukim Burau
- Felda Kota Gelanggi 1
- Felda Kota Gelanggi 2
- Felda Kota Gelanggi 3
- Felda Kota Gelanggi 4
- Felda Agriculture Kota Gelanggi 5&6
- Felda Sungai Tekam
- Felda Sungai Tekam Utara
Schools
Primary schools
- Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Sg. Jan Jerantut
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Jerantut
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Perian
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Tawar
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Mansok
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Nikmat
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Temin
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Jerantut
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Damak
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Pawang Nong, Hulu Cheka
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Felda Padang Piol
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Felda Sungai Retang
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Kuala Tahan
- Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Damak
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Felda Sungai Tekam Utara & Sungai Tekam Getah
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Kota Gelanggi (1,2 & 3)
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Baru
- Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina batu balai
- Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina jeransong
- Sekolah Kebangsaan batu balai
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Inderapura
Secondary schools
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Jerantut.
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Padang Saujana (SMKPS or Saujana)
- Sekolah Menengah Temin
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pusat Penyelidikan Pertanian Tun Razak (SMKPPPTR)
- Sekolah Menengah Agama Pulau Tawar
- Sekolah Menengah Pulau Tawar
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Damak
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Inderapura
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Tengku Ampuan Hajah Afzan Pahang (TAHAP)
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Felda Padang Piol
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Felda Sungai Retang
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Jubli Perak Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
- Sekolah Menengah Kota Gelanggi 2
External links
Coordinates: 3°56′N 102°22′E / 3.933°N 102.367°E