Mukim Amo is a mukim in Temburong District, Brunei. It has an area of 542 square kilometres (209 sq mi);[1] the population was 1,657 in 2021.[2]
Mukim Amo | |
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 Ulu Temburong National Park | |
 Amo is in red. | |
| Coordinates: 4°34′32″N 115°07′25″E / 4.5756533°N 115.1234737°E | |
| Country | Brunei |
| District | Temburong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 542 km2 (209 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 1,657 |
| • Density | 3.1/km2 (7.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (BNT) |
| Postcode | PDxx51 |
Name
The mukim is named after Kampong Amo, one of the villages it encompasses.[citation needed]
Geography
The mukim is located in the eastern part of the district,[1] bordering Mukim Batu Apoi to the north-east, Mukim Bokok to the west and Mukim Bangar to north-west, as well as the Malaysian state of Sarawak to the east and south.
Hills
- Pagon Hill is the highest hill in the country with a height of 1,850 metres (6,070 ft).[3]
- Retak Hill has a height of 1,618 metres (5,308 ft).[4]
- Tudal Hill has a height of 1,181 metres (3,875 ft).[5]
Demography
As of 2021 census,[2] the population was 1,657 with 53.6% males and 46.4% females. The mukim had 364 households occupying 320 dwellings. The entire population lived in rural areas.
Administration
As of 2021,[2] the mukim comprised the following census of villages:
| Village | Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| Kampong Amo[a] | 394 |
| Kampong Batang Duri | 108 |
| Kampong Belaban[b] | 29 |
| Kampong Biang | 75 |
| Kampong Parit[c] | 227 |
| Kampong Selangan | 241 |
| Kampong Sibulu | 157 |
| Kampong Sibut[d] | 192 |
| Kampong Sumbiling Baru[e][d] | 91 |
| Kampong Sumbiling Lama[e][d][f] | 143 |
| Total | 1,657 |
Infrastructure
Schools
The government primary schools in the mukim include:
- Amo Primary School
- Selangan Primary School
Meanwhile, the government schools for the country's Islamic religious primary education include:
- Amo Religious School
- Selangan Religious School