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{{Short description|Town in Selangor, Malaysia}}
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| name = Kuala Selangor
| name = Kuala Selangor
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| native_name =
| native_name = كوالا سلاڠور ([[Jawi alphabet|Jawi]]) <br/> 瓜拉雪兰莪 ([[Simplified Chinese]]) <br />瓜拉雪蘭莪 ([[Traditional Chinese]])
| settlement_type = Town and [[List of capitals in Malaysia#District capitals|district capital]]
| settlement_type = Town and [[List of capitals in Malaysia#District capitals|district capital]]
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| translit_lang1 = Other
| translit_lang1_type1 = [[Jawi script|Jawi]]
| translit_lang1_info1 = كوالا سلاڠور
| translit_lang1_type2 = [[Chinese language|Chinese]]
| translit_lang1_info2 = {{lang|zh-hans|瓜拉雪兰莪}} {{font|size=70%|([[Simplified Chinese characters|Simplified]])}}<br />{{Lang|zh-hant|瓜拉雪蘭莪}} {{font|size=70%|([[Traditional Chinese characters|Traditional]])}}<br />''Guālā Xuělán'é'' {{font|size=70%|([[Hanyu Pinyin]])}}
| translit_lang1_type3 = [[Malaysian Tamil|Tamil]]
| translit_lang1_info3 = {{Lang|ta|கோலா சிலாங்கூர்}}<br />''Kōlā Cilāṅkūr'' {{font|size=70%|([[ISO 15919|Transliteration]])}}
| nickname = Kuala Selangor, Beautiful and Historic
| nickname = Kuala Selangor, Beautiful and Historic
| image_skyline =
| image_skyline = Lighthouse of Bukit Melawati.jpg
Lighthouse of Bukit Melawati.jpg
| image_caption = [[Bukit Malawati]] Lighthouse, in the vicinity of Kuala Selangor
| image_caption = [[Bukit Malawati]] Lighthouse, in the vicinity of Kuala Selangor
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| map_caption = Location of Kuala Selangor in Selangor
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| coordinates = {{coord|3|19|59.52|N|101|15|15.12|E|region:MY|display=inline,title}}
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| subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of Malaysia|District]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of Malaysia|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kuala Selangor District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kuala Selangor District]]
| government_type = [[List of local governments in Malaysia|Municipal council]]
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| governing_body = Kuala Selangor Municipal Council
| established_title = Granted<br />municipal status
| established_title = Granted<br />municipal status
| established_date = 7 August 2021
| established_date = 7 August 2021
| population_as_of = 2010
| population_as_of = 2010
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_density_km2 = auto
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| website = {{URL|http://www.mpks.gov.my/}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.mpks.gov.my/}}
| coordinates =
| leader_title = Council President
| leader_title = Council President
| leader_name = Rahilah binti Rahmat
| leader_name = Rahilah binti Rahmat
| postal_code_type = [[List of postal codes in Malaysia|Postal code]]
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| postal_code = 45xxx
| blank_name = [[Telephone numbers in Malaysia|Area code(s)]]
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| blank_info = 03-3xxxxxxx
| blank1_name = [[Vehicle registration plates of Malaysia|Vehicle registration]]
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[[File:Map of Kuala Selangor District, Selangor.svg|thumb|Kuala Selangor Town in Kuala Selangor District]]
[[File:Map of Kuala Selangor District, Selangor.svg|thumb|Kuala Selangor Town in Kuala Selangor District]]


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== History ==
== History ==
Kuala Selangor was the capital of the [[Sultanate of Selangor]] during its early years in the 18th century.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kualaselangor.selangor.gov.my/kualaselangor.php/pages/view/99?mid=210|title=SEJARAH DAERAH KUALA SELANGOR|access-date=29 April 2019}}</ref> It was relocated to [[Jugra]] in [[Kuala Langat District|Kuala Langat region]] in 1827, then [[Klang (city)|Klang]] in the 1870s.
Kuala Selangor was the capital of the [[Sultanate of Selangor]] during its early years in the 18th century.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kualaselangor.selangor.gov.my/kualaselangor.php/pages/view/99?mid=210|title=SEJARAH DAERAH KUALA SELANGOR|access-date=29 April 2019}}</ref> It was relocated to [[Jugra]] in [[Kuala Langat District]] in 1827, then [[Klang (city)|Klang]] in the 1870s.


== Location ==
== Location ==
Kuala Selangor town is located at the estuary of the [[Selangor River]], where it drains into the [[Strait of Malacca]]. It is located 55&nbsp;km north-west of downtown [[Kuala Lumpur]], and 42&nbsp;km north-west of [[Shah Alam]], the capital of Selangor.
Kuala Selangor town is located at the estuary of the [[Selangor River]], where it drains into the [[Strait of Malacca]]. It is located 55&nbsp;km north-west of downtown [[Kuala Lumpur]], and 42&nbsp;km north-west of [[Shah Alam]], the capital of Selangor.


Kuala Selangor town is the largest town of the coterminous [[Kuala Selangor District|Kuala Selangor region]], which also contains the adjacent towns of [[Tanjung Karang, Selangor|Tanjung Karang]], [[Ijok]], [[Puncak Alam]], [[Bestari Jaya]] and [[Jeram]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kualaselangor.selangor.gov.my/kualaselangor.php/pages/view/100|title=Pecahan Mukim Kuala Selangor|access-date=29 April 2019}}</ref>
Kuala Selangor town is the largest town of the coterminous [[Kuala Selangor District]], which also contains the adjacent towns of [[Tanjung Karang, Selangor|Tanjung Karang]], [[Ijok]], [[Puncak Alam]], [[Bestari Jaya]] and [[Jeram]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kualaselangor.selangor.gov.my/kualaselangor.php/pages/view/100|title=Pecahan Mukim Kuala Selangor|access-date=29 April 2019}}</ref>


==Tourist attractions==
==Tourist attractions==
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===Kuala Selangor Nature Park===
===Kuala Selangor Nature Park===
[[Kuala Selangor Nature Park]] was opened in 1987. With an area of {{convert|296|hectare|km2}}, it is divided to two main parts: a {{convert|201|hectare|km2|adj=on}} Tropical Rainforest, and a Swamp Forest. The park is under the management of the Malaysia Nature Lovers Association, ensuring the natural environment of the park is preserved without any habitat damage.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}}
[[Kuala Selangor Nature Park]] was opened in 1987. With an area of {{convert|296|hectare|km2}}, it is divided to two main parts: a {{convert|201|hectare|km2|adj=on}} Tropical Rainforest, and a Swamp Forest. The park is under the management of the [[Malaysia Nature Lovers Association]], ensuring the natural environment of the park is preserved without any habitat damage.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}}


== Transportation==
== Transportation==


=== Road ===
=== Road ===
Kuala Selangor is connected to [[Sungai Buloh]] and [[Kepong]] by [[Malaysia Federal Route 54|national highway 54]]. This is the main access road from downtown Kuala Lumpur. The [[Kuala Lumpur–Kuala Selangor Expressway|Kuala Lumpur-Kuala Selangor toll road]] (LATAR) E25 is another access route, providing access from [[Rawang, Selangor|Rawang]]. The upcoming West Coast Expressway will provide access to Banting, Klang, Teluk Intan, Ipoh and Taiping.
Kuala Selangor is connected to [[Sungai Buloh]] and [[Kepong]] by [[Malaysia Federal Route 54|national highway 54]]. This is the main access road from downtown Kuala Lumpur. The [[Kuala Lumpur–Kuala Selangor Expressway|Kuala Lumpur-Kuala Selangor toll road]] (LATAR) E25 is another access route, providing access from [[Rawang, Selangor|Rawang]]. The [[West Coast Expressway]] will provide access to Banting, Klang, Teluk Intan, Ipoh and Taiping.


Kuala Selangor is also accessible from the royal capital Klang via [[Malaysia Federal Route 5|national highway 5]].
Kuala Selangor is also accessible from the royal capital Klang via [[Malaysia Federal Route 5|national highway 5]].


=== Public transit ===
=== Public transit ===
[[File:Bandar Malawati Bus Terminal (230409) 01.jpg|thumb|Bus Terminal]]
Kuala Selangor currently is not connected to any rail transit line. However, '''Selangor Omnibus''' route '''100''' runs from {{KLRT code|AG|7}}{{KLRT code|SP|7}}{{KLRT code|KJ|13}} [[Masjid Jamek LRT station|LRT Masjid Jamek]], {{KLRT code|KA|7}} [[Kepong Sentral station|KTM Kepong Sentral]] and {{KLRT code|SBK|1}}{{KLRT code|KA|8}} [[Sungai Buloh station|MRT/KTM Sungai Buloh]] between 05:00 and 20:00 daily.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-line-100-Kuala_Lumpur-1082-939136-679155-0|title=100: Hab Lebuh Pudu ⇌ Kuala Selangor|access-date=29 April 2019}}</ref>
Kuala Selangor currently is not connected to any rail transit line. However, '''Selangor Omnibus''' route '''100''' runs from {{KLRT code|AG|7}}{{KLRT code|SP|7}}{{KLRT code|KJ|13}} [[Masjid Jamek LRT station|LRT Masjid Jamek]], {{KLRT code|KA|07}} [[Kepong Sentral station|KTM Kepong Sentral]] and {{KLRT code|PY|04}}{{KLRT code|KA|08}} [[Sungai Buloh station|MRT/KTM Sungai Buloh]] between 05:00 and 20:00 daily.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-line-100-Kuala_Lumpur-1082-939136-679155-0|title=100: Hab Lebuh Pudu ⇌ Kuala Selangor|access-date=29 April 2019}}</ref>


A branch line of the [[Malayan Railways|KTM]] {{lnl|KLRT|2}} once connected Kuala Selangor to [[Padang Jawa Komuter station|Padang Jawa]]; the line was closed in 1933.
A branch line of the [[Malayan Railways|KTM]] {{lnl|KLRT|2}} once connected Kuala Selangor to [[Padang Jawa Komuter station|Padang Jawa]]; the line was closed in 1933.

==School==

{{Infobox school
| name = Desa Aman Primary School
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| native_name = SK Desa Aman
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| logo =
| image =
| motto = Ilmu Lestari Bitara
| motto_translation = Highly Sustainable Knowledge
| medium_of_language = English, Malay
| established = {{start date and age|df=yes|2011|9|16}}
| address = Persiaran Desa Coalfields 3
| city = [[Desa Coalfields]]
| state = [[Selangor]]
| province =
| postcode = 47000
| country = Malaysia
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| coordinates = {{coord|3.233907|101.485777|format=dms|type:landmark_region:MY-44|display=inline}}
| other_name = SEDESA, SK Desa Aman
| campus_type = Urban
| type = [[State school]], [[primary school]]
| affiliations =
| session = Morning, evening
| school_code = BBA3038<ref name="Senarai sekolah">{{Cite web|title=Senarai sekolah|url=https://www.moe.gov.my/en/muat-turun/laporan-dan-statistik/senarai-sekolah|access-date=2022-11-06|website=MOE|language=ms}}</ref>
| president =
| principal = Shahidan bin Hj. Said
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| founder = PPD Kuala Selangor
| chaplain =
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| head_label =
| head =
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| teaching_staff = 88<ref name="Senarai sekolah"/>
| gender = Male/Female
| enrollment = 2,717<ref name="Senarai sekolah"/>
| enrollment_as_of = 2023
| grades_label = Forms
| grades = 1–6
| classrooms = 70 approx.
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| colours = {{Color box|red|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|green|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|blue|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|yellow|border=darkgray}} [[Red]], [[Green]], [[Blue]] and [[Yellow]]
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| website = {{URL|www.skdesaaman.net}}
| lastupdate = 30 December 2022
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'''Sekolah Kebangsaan Desa Aman''' (SEDESA) is a primary school in [[Selangor]], [[Malaysia]]. Founded on 16 September 2011, it is the largest primary school by school assembly point in [[Selangor]] and [[Malaysia]].


==In popular culture==
==In popular culture==
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[[Category:Kuala Selangor District]]
[[Category:Kuala Selangor District]]

Revision as of 05:54, 21 April 2024

For the federal constituency represented in the Dewan Rakyat, see Kuala Selangor (federal constituency).

Kuala Selangor
Town and district capital
Other transcription(s)
 • Jawiكوالا سلاڠور
 • Chinese瓜拉雪兰莪 (Simplified)
瓜拉雪蘭莪 (Traditional)
Guālā Xuělán'é (Hanyu Pinyin)
 • Tamilகோலா சிலாங்கூர்
Kōlā Cilāṅkūr (Transliteration)
Bukit Malawati Lighthouse, in the vicinity of Kuala Selangor
Bukit Malawati Lighthouse, in the vicinity of Kuala Selangor
Nickname(s): 
Kuala Selangor, Beautiful and Historic
Map
Location of Kuala Selangor in Selangor
Kuala Selangor is located in Selangor
Kuala Selangor
Kuala Selangor
   Kuala Selangor in    Selangor
Kuala Selangor is located in Malaysia
Kuala Selangor
Kuala Selangor
Kuala Selangor (Malaysia)
Kuala Selangor is located in Southeast Asia
Kuala Selangor
Kuala Selangor
Kuala Selangor (Southeast Asia)
Coordinates: 3°19′59.52″N 101°15′15.12″E / 3.3332000°N 101.2542000°E / 3.3332000; 101.2542000
Country Malaysia
State Selangor
DistrictKuala Selangor District
Granted
municipal status		7 August 2021
Government
 • TypeMunicipal council
 • BodyKuala Selangor Municipal Council
 • Council PresidentRahilah binti Rahmat
Postal code
45xxx
Area code(s)03-3xxxxxxx
Vehicle registrationB
Websitewww.mpks.gov.my
Kuala Selangor Town in Kuala Selangor District

Kuala Selangor is a town in northwestern Selangor, Malaysia. It is the largest town and administrative centre of the coterminous Kuala Selangor District.

Etymology

The name Kuala Selangor means Estuary of the Selangor River.

History

Kuala Selangor was the capital of the Sultanate of Selangor during its early years in the 18th century.[1] It was relocated to Jugra in Kuala Langat District in 1827, then Klang in the 1870s.

Location

Kuala Selangor town is located at the estuary of the Selangor River, where it drains into the Strait of Malacca. It is located 55 km north-west of downtown Kuala Lumpur, and 42 km north-west of Shah Alam, the capital of Selangor.

Kuala Selangor town is the largest town of the coterminous Kuala Selangor District, which also contains the adjacent towns of Tanjung Karang, Ijok, Puncak Alam, Bestari Jaya and Jeram.[2]

Tourist attractions

Bukit Melawati

Main article: Bukit Melawati
Bagan Pasir

Kampung Kuantan fireflies

Silvery lutungs can be seen at Bukit Melawati

Kampung Kuantan is well known for its fireflies. Firely tourism in the area began in the early 1970s. Now, tourism is managed by the Kuala Selangor District Council and has expanded rapidly with the addition of 27 small boats for the visitors.[citation needed]

Kuala Selangor Nature Park

Kuala Selangor Nature Park was opened in 1987. With an area of 296 hectares (2.96 km2), it is divided to two main parts: a 201-hectare (2.01 km2) Tropical Rainforest, and a Swamp Forest. The park is under the management of the Malaysia Nature Lovers Association, ensuring the natural environment of the park is preserved without any habitat damage.[citation needed]

Transportation

Road

Kuala Selangor is connected to Sungai Buloh and Kepong by national highway 54. This is the main access road from downtown Kuala Lumpur. The Kuala Lumpur-Kuala Selangor toll road (LATAR) E25 is another access route, providing access from Rawang. The West Coast Expressway will provide access to Banting, Klang, Teluk Intan, Ipoh and Taiping.

Kuala Selangor is also accessible from the royal capital Klang via national highway 5.

Public transit

Bus Terminal

Kuala Selangor currently is not connected to any rail transit line. However, Selangor Omnibus route 100 runs from  AG7  SP7  KJ13  LRT Masjid Jamek,  KA07  KTM Kepong Sentral and  PY04  KA08  MRT/KTM Sungai Buloh between 05:00 and 20:00 daily.[3]

A branch line of the KTM Tanjung Malim-Port Klang Line once connected Kuala Selangor to Padang Jawa; the line was closed in 1933.

In popular culture

Movies

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kuala Selangor.
  1. ^ "SEJARAH DAERAH KUALA SELANGOR". Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  2. ^ "Pecahan Mukim Kuala Selangor". Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  3. ^ "100: Hab Lebuh Pudu ⇌ Kuala Selangor". Retrieved 29 April 2019.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Kuala Selangor.
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