Langkawi
Langkawi District | |
|---|---|
| Daerah Langkawi | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | لڠكاوي |
| • Chinese | 浮罗交怡县 |
| • Tamil | லங்காவி |
 Langkawi District in Kedah | |
| Coordinates: 6°21′N 99°48′E / 6.350°N 99.800°E | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Kedah |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Abdul Gafar Yahya |
| Area | |
| • Total | 466.0 km2 (179.9 sq mi) |
| Population (July 7, 2020) | |
| • Total | 94,138 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+08:00 (MST) |
Langkawi is an island and district in the Malaysian state of Kedah. It was a quiet place until 1986. Then, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad turned it into a major tourist resort. He helped design many of the island's buildings. Langkawi is also one of the most important destination for tourists in Malaysia.
Population
From Malaysian census data,[1]
| 2000 | 2010 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 69,681 | 92,784 | 94,138 |
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