Balingian | |
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Coordinates: 2°55′00″N 112°32′00″E / 2.91667°N 112.53333°E | |
Country | Malaysia |
State | Sarawak |
Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
Balingian (also known as Baligian) is a town in Sarawak, Malaysia. It lies approximately 286.1 kilometres (178 mi) east-north-east of the state capital Kuching.
It is located about 60 km from Mukah town, and recent developments have started to transform the area: the coastal road has improved links to other towns; the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE); an aluminium factory about 25 km from Balingian.Offshore oil and gas is also a growth area for Balingian.
Neighbouring settlements include: