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Balingian
(also known as Baligian) is a town and province in
Sarawak, Malaysia. It
lies approximately 286.1 kilometres (178 mi) east-north-east of the state
capital Kuching.
It is located about 60 km from Mukah town, and recent developments have
started to transform the area: the coastal road has improved links to
other towns; the Sarawak Corridor of Renewal Energy (SCORE); an aluminium
factory about 25 km from Balingian. Offshore oil and gas is also a growth
area for Balingian.
Neighbouring settlements include:
- Lemai 26.2 kilometres (16.3 mi) south
- Kuala Tatau 33.4 kilometres (20.8 mi) northeast
- Penipah 35.4 kilometres (22.0 mi) west
- Tatau 35.4 kilometres (22.0 mi) east
- Kenyana 39.9 kilometres (24.8 mi) west
- Penakub 42.8 kilometres (26.6 mi) west
- Rumah Kelambu 44 kilometres (27.3 mi) east
- Kampung Jebungan 44.5 kilometres (27.7 mi) west
- Mukah 48.2 kilometres (30.0 mi) west
- Rumah Nyawai 49.9 kilometres (31.0 mi) south
Sources:
Wikipedia
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