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Penang

Map of Malaysia with Penang Island highlighted
Geography
Penang Island (Malaysia)
Location	Strait of Malacca
Coordinates	5°24′N 100°14′E / 5.4, 100.233
Area	295 km2 (114 sq mi)
Country
Malaysia
State	Penang
Demographics
Population	678,000 (as of 2007)
Density	229.83 people/km²
Ethnic groups	Ethnic Chinese: (41.7%), Malay: (41.3%), Indian Malaysian: (9.8%)

View of Tanjung Bungah on the northern coast of the island

Penang Island is located within the state of Penang, Malaysia. It is formerly known as Prince of Wales Island when first founded by the British, named on 12 August 1786 to commemorate the birthday of Prince George, Prince of Wales, later, King George IV. The capital Georgetown, was named after King George III.

The island is the fourth largest in the country with an area of 295 km². It is also the most populated island in the country with an estimated population of 678,000.¹ The island is connected with mainland Peninsular Malaysia by the Penang Bridge. The bridge begins at Gelugor on the island and ends in Perai on the mainland. The mainland portion of the Penang state is known as Seberang Perai (formerly known as Province Wellesley), and together with Penang Island and other smaller islands, form the state of Penang.

The island is divided into two administrative districts—South West Penang Island and North East Penang Island.

The eastern portion of the island facing the mainland Province Wellesley is highly urbanized and built-up with either industrial, commercial or residential areas. The western portion which serves as the green lung is generally less developed and hilly.²

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v • d • e Penang Districts North East Penang Island • South West Penang Island • North Seberang Perai • Central Seberang Perai • South Seberang Perai Cities George Town (capital) Towns Air Itam • Bagan Ajam • Balik Pulau • Batu Ferringhi • Batu Kawan • Batu Maung • Batu Uban • Bayan Lepas • Bukit Jambul • Bukit Mertajam • Butterworth • Ceruk Tok Kun • Gelugor • Jawi • Jelutong • Juru • Mak Mandin • Kepala Batas • Nibong Tebal • Pantai Aceh • Paya Terubong • Permatang Pauh • Perai • Seberang Jaya • Sungai Ara • Sungai Bakap • Sungai Dua • Sungai Jawi • Sungai Nibong • Tanjung Bungah • Tanjung Tokong • Teluk Bahang • Val d'Or Islands Pulau Aman • Pulau Betong • Pulau Gedung • Pulau Jerejak • Pulau Kendi • Pulau Pinang • Pulau Rimau • Pulau Tikus Townships Mount Erskine • Minden Heights • Taman Tun Sardon

Coordinates: 5°24′N 100°14′E / 5.4, 100.233

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