Marang, Terengganu

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Marang (est. pop. (2000 census): 4,896)[1] is a town and the seat of Marang District, in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. The town is located on the South China Sea coast on the main highway between Kuala Terengganu and Kuantan. The main economic activity in Marang is fishery and tourism. Script error: No such module "Settlement short description".Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters".Expression error: Unexpected < operator.

Etymology

The origin of the district's name is attributed to a Chinese entrepreneur of dried sea products known only by the name of Ma, who was one of the first settlers in the area. The sea products, consisting of fish and squid, are dried on racks called rang by the local populace. Given Ma owned all the rangs, the area became known as Ma rang (i.e. 'Ma's rangs'), which eventually became Marang.[2] According to Cikgu Osman – a teacher from Sek. Keb. Marang – Marang derives its name from Syed Muharram. The way the local pronounce Muharram, eventually became Marang.

Climate

Marang has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with heavy to very heavy rainfall year-round. Script error: No such module "weather box".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

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Sultanah Nur Zahirah Mosque in Marang, Terengganu, Malaysia

References

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  1. Dept. of Urban and Rural Planning, Terengganu State Government. Rancangan Struktur Negeri Terengganu 2005-2015 (Malay), 2005
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