Pontian District

Pontian District extends across 932 square kilometers of land, bordering Batu Pahat and Kluang Districts to the north, and Kulai and Johor Bahru Districts to the east.

The district name originated from 'Perhentian', signifying a stopping point where sailors sought shelter from rough waters in the Strait of Malacca during maritime trade journeys.

The population of 173,318 residents includes Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities, each maintaining their traditions through local celebrations and regional cuisine specialties.

Transportation within the district operates through an extensive network of public buses connecting to Larkin Sentral in Johor Bahru, with routes serving all major towns.

The district contains Tanjung Piai, the southernmost point of continental Asia, and maintains regular ferry connections to Indonesia's Riau Islands through Kukup village.

Location: Johor

Capital city: Pontian Kechil

Shares border with: Johor Bahru District, Kulai District

GPS coordinates: 1.48803,103.38640

Latest update: March 16, 2025 07:22