Jasin District
| Jasin District | |
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| District of Malaysia | |
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 Jasin District
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| Coordinates: 2°18′38″N 102°25′52″E / 2.31056°N 102.43111°ECoordinates: 2°18′38″N 102°25′52″E / 2.31056°N 102.43111°E | |
| Country |
 Malaysia
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| State |
 Melaka |
| Seat | Jasin Town |
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| • District officer | Zawawi Ghazali |
| Area | |
| • Total | 678.54 km2 (261.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 135,317 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
The Jasin District is a district in Melaka, Malaysia. Jasin District is the southernmost of districts in Melaka and borders the State of Johor. Jasin is also the name of the main town in the district. It is the administrative centre of the district.
The early establishment of Jasin started since the establishment of small settlement by the local people. They chose an area near river mainly for their water supply, communication and agricultural purpose. To sustain life, they planted paddy and grew vegetables and fruits. Eventually, the area underwent rapid development with the combined efforts of Chinese and Indians immigrants.
Jasin District is the largest district in Melaka occupying 41.47% of the state area. The Kesang River runs through the center of Jasin Town. The Kesang River separates the new town from the old town center. Almost 75% of the district area is flat plain, located not more than 50 meters above sea level.
Jasin District is divided into 20 mukims:
Major businesses are mainly conducted by the Malays with a handful of Chinese, South Indians and Gujaratis. Jasin was known for its best Nasi Lemak especially in Kesang most peaceful place in Jasin District, it was made from generation to generation in Malay culture, also Kuih and Mee Bandung.
The Gujaratis in Jasin are mainly furniture dealers and the Mavani family has a monopoly. Run by generations of family members till today, the Mavani family business has flourished to be one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the city. Another popular shop on the same row is the Chen Sing Stationery Shop which sells stationery, magazines, comics and newspapers. There are two major banks in Jasin: Maybank and CIMB, which are also Malaysia's biggest banks.
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