Miri District | ||
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District Office location | Miri | |
Local area government(s) |
Miri City Council (SCC) Subis District Council (SDC) |
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Area | ||
• Total | 4,707 km2 (1,817 sq mi) | |
Population (2010) | ||
• Total | 290,274 | |
• Density | 62/km2 (160/sq mi) | |
District Officer | Boniface Intang Anak Apat | |
License plate prefix | QM | |
Ethnicity |
Iban (29.3%) Chinese (26.8%) Malay (18.2%) Non-Malaysians (9.4%) Melanau (3.1%) Bidayuh (1.3%) |
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Website | http://www.miri.sarawak.gov.my/ |
Miri District is an administrative district in Miri Division, Sarawak, Malaysia covering a total area of 4707 km2. The Miri District can be divided into Miri City (997.43 km2), Sibuti sub-district (842.47 km2), and Niah sub-district (2887.21 km2). They are governed by Miri District Office located in Miri City, Sibuti sub-district office, and Niah sub-district office. The Miri City is administered by Miri City Council (MCC). Meanwhile, Niah and Sibuti sub-district falls under the jurisdiction of Subis District Council headquartered at Bekenu.
There has been a growth of Miri District population of 3.5% from 1991 to 2000. Meanwhile, from 2000 to 2010, there is a population growth of 2.88%.