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'''Tebakang''' (also known as Tebekang or Tabekang) is a village in the [[Serian, Sarawak|Serian]] division of [[Sarawak]], [[Malaysia]],<ref name="Gaz"/><ref name="Geonames"/> between Serian and [[Tebedu]]. It is about 15&nbsp;minutes drive from Serian Town. Tebakang lies approximately {{convert|56.9|km|mi|0}} south-south-east of the state capital [[Kuching]].<ref name="Geonames"/>
'''Tebakang''' (also known as Tebekang or Tabekang) is a village in the [[Serian, Sarawak|Serian]] division of [[Sarawak]], [[Malaysia]],<ref name="Gaz"/><ref name="Geonames"/> between Serian and [[Tebedu]]. It is about 15&nbsp;minutes drive from Serian Town. Tebakang lies approximately {{convert|56.9|km|mi|0}} south-south-east of the state capital [[Kuching]].<ref name="Geonames"/>


The population of Tebakang, over 2000, is predominantly [[Bidayuh]] tribespeople and Malays, and the village is divided into two villages by the [[Sadong River]] (Sungai Sadong - in Malay). The settlement on the main road side is named Kampung [[Bidayuh]] Tebakang and on the other side of the Sadong River is Kampung Melayu Tebakang.<ref name="T42815147"/> The school in Tebakang has seven classrooms, seventeen teachers, and caters for 260 students.<ref name="PDF-1266416498"/>
The population of Tebakang, over 2000, is predominantly [[Bidayuh]] tribespeople and Malays, and the village is divided into two villages by the [[Sadong River]] (''Sungai Sadong'' in Malay). The settlement on the main road side is named Kampung [[Bidayuh]] Tebakang and on the other side of the Sadong River is Kampung Melayu Tebakang.<ref name="T42815147"/> The school in Tebakang has seven classrooms, seventeen teachers, and caters for 260 students.<ref name="PDF-1266416498"/>


During [[Charles Vyner Brooke]]’s era, Fort Tebakang was built as an administrative centre in 1929.<ref name="PDF1327515566"/>
During [[Charles Vyner Brooke]]'s era, Fort Tebakang was built as an administrative centre in 1929.<ref name="PDF1327515566"/>


The Tebakang area has some striking [[limestone]] hills with vertical cliffs.<ref name="T32903719"/>
The Tebakang area has some striking [[limestone]] hills with vertical cliffs.<ref name="T32903719"/>
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==References==
==References==
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<ref name="Gaz">{{cite book|title=A Sarawak Gazetteer|author=M. Mohizah, S. Julia and W. K. Soh|year=2006|publisher=Sarawak Forestry Department Malaysia and Forest Research Institute Malaysia|location=Kuala Lumpur|isbn=983-2181-86-0|oclc=85818866|url=http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/Sarawak_Gazetteer.pdf|accessdate=2011-01-01}}</ref>
<ref name="Gaz">{{cite book|title=A Sarawak Gazetteer|author=M. Mohizah, S. Julia and W. K. Soh|year=2006|publisher=Sarawak Forestry Department Malaysia and Forest Research Institute Malaysia|location=Kuala Lumpur|isbn=983-2181-86-0|oclc=85818866|url=http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/Sarawak_Gazetteer.pdf|accessdate=2011-01-01|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722232834/http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/Sarawak_Gazetteer.pdf|archivedate=2011-07-22}}</ref>
<ref name="Geonames">{{cite web|url=http://www.geonames.org/1735670|work=Geonames|title=Tebakang, Malaysia|date=2010-08-09|accessdate=2010-12-27}}</ref>
<ref name="Geonames">{{cite web|url=http://www.geonames.org/1735670|work=Geonames|title=Tebakang, Malaysia|date=2010-08-09|accessdate=2010-12-27}}</ref>
<ref name="PDF-1266416498">{{cite web|url=http://www.ipbl.edu.my/bm/penyelidikan/JurnalActionResearch/2005/8a%20hilary.pdf|title=Bacalah Sayang|author=Hilary Awan|date=2010-02-11|accessdate=2011-01-05}}</ref>
<ref name="PDF-1266416498">{{cite web|url=http://www.ipbl.edu.my/bm/penyelidikan/JurnalActionResearch/2005/8a%20hilary.pdf|title=Bacalah Sayang|author=Hilary Awan|date=2010-02-11|accessdate=2011-01-05}}</ref>
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{{Sarawak}}


[[Category:Populated places in Sarawak]]
[[Category:Villages in Sarawak]]

Latest revision as of 11:56, 30 September 2019

Tebakang
Tebakang is located in Borneo
Tebakang
Tebakang
Coordinates: 1°06′N 110°30′E / 1.1°N 110.5°E / 1.1; 110.5
Country Malaysia
State Sarawak
Administrative DivisionSerian
Elevation
76 m (249 ft)

Tebakang (also known as Tebekang or Tabekang) is a village in the Serian division of Sarawak, Malaysia,[1][2] between Serian and Tebedu. It is about 15 minutes drive from Serian Town. Tebakang lies approximately 56.9 kilometres (35 mi) south-south-east of the state capital Kuching.[2]

The population of Tebakang, over 2000, is predominantly Bidayuh tribespeople and Malays, and the village is divided into two villages by the Sadong River (Sungai Sadong in Malay). The settlement on the main road side is named Kampung Bidayuh Tebakang and on the other side of the Sadong River is Kampung Melayu Tebakang.[3] The school in Tebakang has seven classrooms, seventeen teachers, and caters for 260 students.[4]

During Charles Vyner Brooke's era, Fort Tebakang was built as an administrative centre in 1929.[5]

The Tebakang area has some striking limestone hills with vertical cliffs.[6]

Neighbouring settlements include:

References

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  1. ^ M. Mohizah, S. Julia and W. K. Soh (2006). A Sarawak Gazetteer (PDF). Kuala Lumpur: Sarawak Forestry Department Malaysia and Forest Research Institute Malaysia. ISBN 983-2181-86-0. OCLC 85818866. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2011-01-01.
  2. ^ a b "Tebakang, Malaysia". Geonames. 2010-08-09. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
  3. ^ "Floods, landslides after non-stop rain – my Sarawak". 2009-01-12. Retrieved 2011-01-05.
  4. ^ Hilary Awan (2010-02-11). "Bacalah Sayang" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-01-05.
  5. ^ Ar. Mike Boon (2010-04-28). Kuching – Old World Charm, Leading To A Heritage City In The Making (PDF). Sarawak Heritage Society. p. 38. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
  6. ^ "Sarawak Lens: Limestone Hills of Tebakang". 2011-01-03. Retrieved 2011-01-05.
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