Raub District is a district in Pahang, Malaysia. Located in the west of the state, the district borders Lipis District to the north, Jerantut District to the east, Temerloh District to the southeast, Bentong District to the south, and the districts of Hulu Selangor and Muallim, respectively situated in the states of Selangor and Perak, to the west. Raub district consists of seven mukim (sub-districts), namely Batu Talam, Sega, Semantan Ulu, Dong, Ulu Dong, Gali and Tras. With an area of 2,271 km², Raub District is sandwiched between the Titiwangsa Mountains and the Benom Massif. Raub District also is home to the hill station of Fraser's Hill. The administrative seat of this district is the town of Raub.

Raub District
Daerah Raub
Other transcription(s)
 • Jawiﺭءﺍﻭﺏ
 • Chinese劳勿县
 • Tamilரவுப்
Official seal of Raub District
Location of Raub District in Pahang
Location of Raub District in Pahang
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Raub District is located in Malaysia
Raub District
Raub District
Location of Raub District in Malaysia
Coordinates: 3°50′N 101°50′E / 3.833°N 101.833°E / 3.833; 101.833
Country Malaysia
State Pahang
SeatRaub
Local area government(s)Raub District Council
Government
 • District officerHandan Hussin[1]
Area
 • Total2,268.33 km2 (875.81 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total92,162
 • Density41/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+8 (Not observed)
Postcode
27xxx, 49xxx (Fraser's Hill)
Calling code+6-09
Vehicle registration platesC

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1991 73,085—    
2000 79,488+8.8%
2010 91,731+15.4%
2020 96,139+4.8%
Source: [4]

The following is based on Department of Statistics Malaysia 2010 census.[3]

Ethnic groups in Raub, 2010 census
Ethnicity Population Percentage
Bumiputera 58,325 63.3%
Chinese 27,684 30.0%
Indian 5,871 6.4%
Others 282 0.3%
Total 92,162 100%

Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats

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Raub district representative in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)

Parliament Seat Name Member of Parliament Party
P80 Raub Chow Yu Hui Pakatan Harapan (DAP)

List of Raub district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)

Parliament State Seat Name State Assemblyman Party
P80 N6 Batu Talam Abdul Aziz Mat Kiram Perikatan Nasional (UMNO)
N7 Tras Tengku Zulpuri Shah Raja Puji Pakatan Harapan (DAP)
N8 Dong Shahiruddin Ab Moin Perikatan Nasional (UMNO)

Subdistricts

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Map of Raub district.

Raub District is divided into 7 mukims, which are:

  • Batu Talam (57,000 Ha)
  • Dong (7,500 Ha)
  • Gali (65,300 Ha)(Capital)
  • Hulu Dong (19,200 Ha)
  • Sega (15,500 Ha)
  • Semantan Hulu (33,400 Ha)
  • Teras (29,000 Ha)

Townships

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  • Raub
  • Tras
  • Batu Talam
  • Dong
  • Sang Lee
  • Sungai Chetang
  • Fraser's Hill
  • Bukit Koman
  • Simpang Kalang
  • Cheroh
  • Batu 12
  • Sempalit
  • Sungai Ruan
  • Sungai Krau
  • Sungai Lui
  • Sungai Chalit
  • Jenud
  • Sega Lama
  • Ulu Renggol
  • Jeruas
  • Sengkela
  • Chenua
  • Kuala Atok
  • Ulu Atok
  • Jeram Besu
  • Felda Krau
  • Felda Tersang
  • Pos Buntu
  • Felda Lembah Klau

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Senarai Pegawai". pdtraub.pahang.gov.my.
  2. ^ "Latar Belakang". pdtraub.pahang.gov.my.
  3. ^ a b "Population Distribution and Basic Demographic Characteristics, 2010" (PDF). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
  4. ^ "Key Findings of Population and Housing Census of Malaysia 2020" (pdf) (in Malay and English). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-2000-85-3.
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