Melaka Tengah District


Melaka Tengah District, formerly known as Central District, is one of the three administrative districts in Malacca, Malaysia. It borders Alor Gajah District to the north and Jasin District to the east. The capital of the state, Malacca City, is located in this district. This district is the major destination of tourists in Malacca as most historical spots are situated within it.
Melaka Tengah is administered by two local authorities, mostly Malacca [City Council] and a small portion in the north by Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council.

Administrative divisions

Melaka Tengah District is further divided into 40 subdivisions; 29 townships (mukim), 2 big towns and 9 small towns.
SubdivisionPopulation Area Population
density
Alai11,1206.31,760
Ayer Molek suburb10,79221.2510
Ayer Molek town410.1725.7
Bachang23,6236.83,484
Balai Panjang18,4975.73,225
Batu Berendam suburb46,85912.83,670
Batu Berendam town2,7760.64,792
Bertam17,1195.13,345
Bukit Baru suburb36,79211.23,283
Bukit Baru town14,0063.83,668
Bukit Katil59,13233.61,759
Bukit Lintang14,53527.0537.9
Bukit Piatu4,8711.53,326
Bukit Rambai suburb26,36417.51,507
Bukit Rambai town3770.13,557
Cheng19,1589.22,075
Duyong22,0935.73,894
Kandang suburb5,5133.91,425
Kandang town720.11,230
Klebang town6,9151.74,018
Klebang Besar5,0813.11,654
Klebang Kecil9,0132.33,893
Krubong31,93614.52,196
City centre62,17527.22,290
Padang Semabok7290.61,166
Padang Temu5,8242.92,008
Paya Rumput suburb19,56513.71,432
Paya Rumput town1510.11,695