Kerian River | |
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Native name | Sungai Kerian (Malay) |
Location | |
Country | Perak, Malaysia |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Bintang Range |
Mouth | |
• location | Kampung Sungai Udang, Nibong Tebal, Penang |
Length | 90 km (56 mi) |
Basin size | 1,420 km2 (550 sq mi)[1] |
The Kerian River (Malay: Sungai Kerian), alternately Krian, is a river in the northern part of the Malaysian state of Perak. The river originates from the Bintang Range. It flows westerly and discharges into the Strait of Malacca. The main tributaries are the Selama River, Ijok River, Samagagah River and Ulu Mengkuang River.
The Kerian River flows through the town of Parit Buntar, Perak, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Bandar Baharu and Kedah.
5°10′N 100°25′E / 5.167°N 100.417°E / 5.167; 100.417
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