Senggarang
Other transcription(s)
  Jawiسڠڬارڠ
  Chinese新加兰
Senggarang is located in Johor
Senggarang
Senggarang
Location in Malaysia
Senggarang is located in Peninsular Malaysia
Senggarang
Senggarang
Senggarang (Peninsular Malaysia)
Senggarang is located in Malaysia
Senggarang
Senggarang
Senggarang (Malaysia)
Coordinates: 1°44′57″N 103°03′09″E / 1.7490338°N 103.0524954°E / 1.7490338; 103.0524954
CountryMalaysia
StateJohor
CityBatu Pahat
Government
  Local AuthorityMajlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
  Summer (DST)
Postcode
83200
Dialling code+607
PoliceBatu Pahat
FireBatu Pahat
Senggarang in Batu Pahat District

Senggarang is a town in Batu Pahat District, Johor, Malaysia.[1] Senggarang got its name from a crocodile that is said to reside in the Senggarang river, known as "Sang Garang". Until now, it is said that the crocodile is still alive in the Senggarang River.

There is a popular Chinese Temple in the town known as Qi Tian Da Sheng Fu Temple dedicated to the Monkey God, and also celebrate the Nine Emperor Gods Festival.[2]

Approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) away from Bandar Penggaram, Batu Pahat, capital of Batu Pahat district.

References

  1. Khairul Faizi A Rahman (2014). Parishes Short Info Data of Batu Pahat District. Wow Eight. p. 7.
  2. Temple Qi Tian Da Sheng Fu (齐天大圣府)

Neighbouring towns


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