Senggarang | |
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Town | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | سڠڬارڠ |
| • Chinese | 新加兰 |
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)  Senggarang Location in Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 1°45′00″N 103°03′00″E / 1.75000°N 103.05000°E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Johor |
| City | Batu Pahat |
| Government | |
| • Local Authority | Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| Postcode | 83200 |
| Dialling code | +607 |
| Police | Batu Pahat |
| Fire | Batu Pahat |
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Senggarang in Batu Pahat District
Senggarang is a town in Batu Pahat District, Johor, Malaysia.[1] Senggarang got her name from a crocodile used to reside in Senggarang river, known as "Sang Garang". Until now, it is said that the crocodile is still alive in the Senggarang River.
There is a popular Chinese Temple in the town known as Qi Tian Da Sheng Fu Temple dedicated to the Monkey God, and also celebrate the Nine Emperor Gods Festival.[2]
Approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) away from Bandar Penggaram,Batu Pahat, capital of Batu Pahat district.
References
- ^ Khairul Faizi A Rahman (2014). Parishes Short Info Data of Batu Pahat District. Wow Eight. p. 7.
- ^ Temple Qi Tian Da Sheng Fu (齐天大圣府)
Neighbouring towns