Sarawak, Malaysia · Asia
Kanowit sits on the route: 30 minutes from Sibu Jaya.
Kanowit is a town located in Sarawak, Malaysia. With a population of 24,700, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kanowit sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuching time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kanowit to your route.
Kanowit (Malay: Pekan Kanowit) is a town and the capital of Kanowit District, Sibu Division, Sarawak, Malaysia, comprising 2,253.5 square kilometres. As of 2010, Kanowit's population is 28,985. It is built on the mouth of Kanowit River at the bank of Rajang River, approximately 174 kilometers from the coast of SouthRead more
China Sea. It takes 45 minutes to reach the town by land transport and an hour by boat from Sibu. The main ethnic groups are Iban, Chinese, Malay, and Melanau.
The town takes its name from the Kanowit, a Melanau ethnic group called Rajang by the Ibans (ISO 639-3: kxn). The language is still spoken by the Kanowit people living in the area.
The village where the Kanowit people live is known as Kampung Bedil, a short trip by boat up the Rajang River from Kanowit town.
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Kanowit is located in Sarawak, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 2.1000 latitude, 112.1500 longitude.
Kanowit has a population of approximately 24,700 people, making it a town in Malaysia.
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