| Bagan Datuk District | |
| Official Name: | Daerah Bagan Datuk |
| Translit Lang1: | Other |
| Translit Lang1 Type2: | Chinese |
| Translit Lang1 Info2: | Chinese: 峇眼拿督县 |
| Translit Lang1 Type3: | Tamil |
| Translit Lang1 Info3: | Tamil: பாகான் டத்தோ |
| Translit Lang1 Type1: | Jawi |
| Settlement Type: |  District of Malaysia |
| Pushpin Map: | Malaysia District |
| Image Map1: | |
| Coordinates: | 3.9167°N 155°W |
| Pushpin Label Position: | Center |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Bagan Datuk District in Malaysia |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Seat: | Bagan Datuk |
| Parts Type: | Local area government(s) |
| Parts: | Teluk Intan Municipal Council (MPTI)[1] |
| Leader Title: | District officer |
| Leader Name: | Hamzah Hussin[2] |
| Area Footnotes: | [3] |
| Population As Of: | 2016 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Population Footnotes: | [4] |
| Pop Est As Of: | 2015 |
| Pop Est Footnotes: | [5] |
| Timezone: | MST |
| Utc Offset: | +8 |
| Timezone Dst: | Not observed |
| Utc Offset Dst: | +8 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postcode |
| Postal Code: | 36100-36400 |
| Area Code: | +6-05 |
| Area Code Type: | Calling code |
| Registration Plate Type: | Vehicle registration plates |
| Registration Plate: | A |
The Bagan Datuk District (ms|Daerah Bagan Datuk) is the most southwest district in Perak, Malaysia. It covers an area of 951 square kilometres, and had a population about of 70,300. The district is bordered by Perak River which separates Manjung and Central Perak in the north, Bernam River which separates Sabak Bernam in the state of Selangor in the south, Muallim and Hilir Perak in the northeast. The capital of this district is Bagan Datuk town. Other localities that are situated in the district include Hutan Melintang, Rungkup and a planned township known as the “Bagan Datuk Water City (BDWC)”.[6] Bagan Datuk is well known for the largest source of coconuts in Perak.[7]
Bagan Datuk was founded initially at a different site at Batu 11/2 at Kampung Pasang Api. The current area where Bagan Datuk lies was previously referred to as Sungai Keling.
In January 2016, Bagan Datoh was declared an autonomous sub-district (daerah kecil) of Perak after the approval from Sultan of Perak, Menteri Besar of Perak and the state secretary.[8] On 15 June 2016, Bagan Datoh was upgraded into a full district, detaching it from Hilir Perak (Teluk Intan). Teluk Intan however retains responsibility for the municipal works in the new district.[9] In August 2016, Sembilan Island was incorporated to Bagan Datoh District from Manjung District.[10]
On 29 December 2016, it was announced that Bagan Datoh will be renamed to Bagan Datuk starting 9 January 2017.[11]
One of the renowned public education institutions in the district is Sekolah Kebangsaan Khir Johari, Sungai Sumun.
Bagan Datuk District is divided into 4 mukims, which are:[12]
The district also consist of 46 villages along with 8 Chinese fishing villages.[12] [4]
List of Bagan Datuk district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)
| Parliament | Seat Name | Member of Parliament | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| P75 | Barisan Nasional (UMNO) | ||
| P76 | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) | ||
List of Bagan Datuk district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly of Perak
| Parliament | State | Seat Name | State Assemblyman | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P75 | N53 | Shahrul Zaman bin Yahya | Barisan Nasional (UMNO) | |
| P75 | N54 | Wasanthee Sinnasamy | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) | |
| P76 | N56 | Nadziruddin Mohamed Bandi | Perikatan Nasional (BERSATU) | |