South Seberang Perai District

The South Seberang Perai District (Malay: Daerah Seberang Perai Selatan; abbreviated "SPS") is a district in Penang, Malaysia. It covers an area of 242 square kilometres, and had a population of 184,007 at the 2020 Census.^[2] The district is bordered by Junjong River that separates Central Seberang Perai in the north, Kedah state border in the east, Perak state border in the south and the South Channel that separates Penang Island. Rivers that flow through South Seberang Perai are Junjong River, Jawi River and Kerian River. The capital of this district is Sungai Jawi and the largest town is Nibong Tebal. Other towns such as Batu Kawan, Bukit Tambun, Simpang Ampat, Sungai Bakap and Valdor are also located in this district. South Seberang Perai is thriving with the fishing industry and agriculture. Oil palm plantations covers most parts of the area.

South Seberang Perai District
District of Malaysia
Daerah Seberang Perai Selatan
Other transcription(s)
• Malay	Daerah Seberang Perai Selatan (Rumi) دايره سبرڠ ڤراي سلاتن‎ (Jawi)
• Chinese	威南县 (Simplified) 威南縣 (Traditional)
• Tamil	தென் செபராங் பிறை மாவட்டம் Teṉ Ceparāṅ Piṟai Māvaṭṭam (Transliteration)
Coordinates: 5°14′N 100°28′E / 5.233°N 100.467°E / 5.233; 100.467
Country	Malaysia
State	Penang
Seat	Sungai Jawi
Largest town	Nibong Tebal
Government
• Local government	Seberang Perai City Council
Area [1]
• Total	242 km2 (93 sq mi)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	184,007
Area code	+6-045
Vehicle registration	P