Sik District
"Sik" redirects here. For the villages in Iran, see Sik, Iran and Sik, South Khorasan.
Not to be confused with Sikh.
| Sik District | |
|---|---|
| District of Malaysia | |
| Country |
 Malaysia |
| State |
 Kedah |
| Seat | Sik |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Datuk Haji Ismail Bin Haji Said |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,634.6 km2 (631.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 63,865 |
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
The Sik District (Jawi: سيك) is a district in Kedah, Malaysia. It is located in the eastern part of the state, and is bordered by Padang Terap district to the northwest, Thailand to the north, Baling district to the south, Kuala Muda district to the southwest, and Pendang district to the west.
The population of Sik is 63,865, the majority ethnic group being Malay.
Sik is famous for the Muda River, which is the longest river in Kedah and the Beris Dam, which is a water supply dam completed in 2004 at a cost of RM360 million. A popular attraction nearby is Beris Vineyard which has attracted thousands of visitors since its opening.
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Coordinates: 5°49′8″N 100°44′34″E / 5.81889°N 100.74278°E
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