Kijal | |
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Town | |
Kijal Beach
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Peninsular Malaysia | |
Coordinates: 4°20′10″N 103°28′55″E / 4.33611°N 103.48194°ECoordinates: 4°20′10″N 103°28′55″E / 4.33611°N 103.48194°E | |
Country | Malaysia |
State | Terengganu |
District | Kemaman |
Government | |
• Type | Council Government |
Area | |
• Total | 150.38 km2 (58.06 sq mi) |
Population (2016) | |
• Total | 16,781 |
Postal code | 24xxx |
Kijal (est. pop. (2000 census): 4,375) is a mukim in Kemaman District, Terengganu, Malaysia. The town is well known for the Awana Kijal Golf and Beach Resort, a luxury resort, and as a stopover for Star Cruises ocean liners, which are both owned by the Genting Group. Kijal is also known for its lemang (a traditional Malay dish) and its durian fruit.