Melaka Tengah District (translated as Central Malacca District), formerly known as Central District, is one of the three administrative districts in Malacca, Malaysia. It borders Alor Gajah District to the north and Jasin District to the east. The capital of the state, Malacca City, is located in this district. This district is the major destination of tourists in Malacca as most historical spots are situated within it.
Melaka Tengah is administered by two local authorities, mostly Malacca City Council (, MBMB) and a small portion in the north by Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (, MPHTJ).
Administrative divisions Melaka Tengah District is further divided into 40 subdivisions; 29 townships (mukim), 2 big towns (bandar) and 9 small towns (pekan). +Population distribution by subdivisionsSubdivisionPopulation (2020)Area (km2)Population density (/km2) Alai 11,1206.31,760 Ayer Molek suburb10,79221.2510 Ayer Molek town410.1725.7 Bachang23,6236.83,484 Balai Panjang18,4975.73,225 Batu Berendam suburb46,85912.83,670 Batu Berendam town2,7760.64,792 Bertam17,1195.13,345 Bukit Baru suburb36,79211.23,283 Bukit Baru town14,0063.83,668 Bukit Katil59,13233.61,759 Bukit Lintang14,53527.0537.9 Bukit Piatu4,8711.53,326 Bukit Rambai suburb26,36417.51,507 Bukit Rambai town3770.13,557 Cheng19,1589.22,075 Duyong22,0935.73,894 Kandang suburb5,5133.91,425 Kandang town720.11,230 Klebang town6,9151.74,018 Klebang Besar5,0813.11,654 Klebang Kecil9,0132.33,893 Krubong31,93614.52,196 City centre62,17527.22,290 Padang Semabok7290.61,166 Padang Temu5,8242.92,008 Paya Rumput suburb19,56513.71,432 Paya Rumput town1510.11,695
Peringgit Pernu Semabok Sungai Udang Tangga Batu Tanjung Kling Tanjong Minyak Telok Mas Ujong Pasir Sungai Udang Town Tangga Batu Town Tanjung Kling Town
See also Districts of Malaysia
References