Mukim Kianggeh


Mukim Kianggeh is a mukim in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. The population was 8,228 in 2016. The mukim encompasses Pusat Bandar, the city centre of the capital Bandar Seri Begawan.

Etymology

The name Kianggeh may have been derived from the Chinese term kiang, which means river, according to a book Dokumentasi. Although it is also conceivable that the name Kianggeh was derived from the name of a person, nothing has been documented about this as of yet.

Geography

The mukim is located in the central part of the district, bordering Mukim Berakas 'A' and Mukim Berakas 'B' to the north, Mukim Kota Batu to the east and south, the mukims within Kampong Ayer and Mukim Lumapas to the south, Mukim Kilanas to the south-west and Mukim Gadong 'B' to the west.

Demographics

As of 2016 census, the population was 8,228 with males and females. The mukim had 2,140 households occupying 2,104 dwellings. The entire population lived in urban areas.

Administration

As of 2021, the mukim comprised the following census villages:
SettlementsPopulation Ketua kampung
Pusat Bandar314rowspan="16"
Kampong Kianggeh1,328-
Kampong Berangan456-
Kampong Tasek Lama702-
Kampong Pusar Ulak1,187-
Kampong Tungkadeh924-
Kampong Kumbang Pasang661-
Kampong Parit1,424-
Kampong Tumasek733-
Kampong Melabau296-
Diplomatic Enclave Area77-