Sik District
"Sik" redirects here. For the villages in Iran, see Sik, Iran and Sik, South Khorasan.
Not to be confused with Sikh.
| Sik District | |
|---|---|
| District of Malaysia | |
| Country |
 Malaysia |
| State |
 Kedah |
| Seat | Sik |
| Government | |
| • District officer | Datuk Haji Ismail Bin Haji Said |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,634.6 km2 (631.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 63,865 |
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
The Sik District (Jawi: سيك) is a district in Kedah, Malaysia.
The population of Sik is 63,865, the majority ethnic group being Malay.
Sik is famous for the Muda River, which is the longest river in Kedah and the Beris Dam, which is a water supply dam completed in 2004 at a cost of RM360 million. A popular attraction nearby is Beris Vineyard which has attracted thousands of visitors since its opening.
Administrative divisions
Sik District is divided into 3 mukims, which are:[1]
- Sik Town
- Sok
- Jeneri
Government
Sik District is administered by Sik District Council.
See also
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Coordinates: 5°49′8″N 100°44′34″E / 5.81889°N 100.74278°E
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