Wakaf Bharu (Jawi: واقف بهارو) is a satellite town in Tumpat District, Kelantan, Malaysia. It is located approximately 9 km (5.6 mi) from Kota Bharu, the state capital city.
Wakaf Bharu
واقف بهارو | |
|---|---|
Suburb of Kota Bharu | |
 Wakaf Bharu railway station, the nearest railway station to Kota Bharu. | |
  Wakaf Bharu | |
| Coordinates: 6°7′21.8″N 102°12′3.7″E / 6.122722°N 102.201028°E | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Kelantan |
| District | Tumpat |
| Government | |
| • ADUN | Dato Haji Che Abdullah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.7 km2 (8.8 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed |
| Postcode | 16250 |
Facilities
editBeside the mosque and several surau, there is also a church in Wakaf Bharu. Examples of housing estates in Wakaf Bharu area are Kawasan Perumahan SBJ (6°6′44″N 102°11′47″E / 6.11222°N 102.19639°E), Taman Sri Palas (6°7′29″N 102°12′32″E / 6.12472°N 102.20889°E) and Taman Sri Delima (6°7′0″N 102°11′23″E / 6.11667°N 102.18972°E), 16250 Wakaf Bharu Kelantan.
Demographics
editMore than 90 percent at this area are Malays and Muslims. Wakaf Bharu becomes crowded on Friday because there is a well-known market called "Friday Market" near "Pasar Besar Wakaf Bharu" or Wakaf Bharu Big Market.
Education
editTwo primary schools called "Sekolah Kebangsaan Wakaf Bharu" and "Sekolah Sri Wakaf Bharu" and a secondary school called "Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Wakaf Bharu" are located here.
Transportation
editThe town is served by Wakaf Bharu railway station of Keretapi Tanah Melayu. Wakaf Bharu station is in fact the major disembarkation station for passengers headed towards Kota Bharu, as Kota Bharu itself has no rail service.
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