Pusat Bandar, Brunei Explained

Pusat Bandar
Settlement Type:City centre and village
Pushpin Map:Brunei
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Brunei
Pushpin Label Position:none
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Brunei
Subdivision Type1:District
Subdivision Name1:Brunei-Muara
Subdivision Type2:Mukim
Subdivision Name2:Kianggeh
Established Title:Established
Unit Pref:Metric
Population As Of:2016
Population Total:204
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:BNT
Utc Offset1:+8
Postal Code Type:Postcode
Postal Code:BA8611
Native Name:ڤوست بندر (Jawi)
Native Name Lang:ms

Pusat Bandar (English: City Centre) is the city centre of Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. It is home to a number of national landmarks, important government offices, and commercial and financial establishments.

Administration

The city centre is part of the municipal area of the capital. It is also one of the administrative villages within Mukim Kianggeh, a mukim of Brunei-Muara District,[1] with a population of 204 in 2016.[2] It has the postcode BA8611.[3]

Infrastructure

Commerce

Places of interest

The city centre is home to several sites with historical and cultural significance, including:[5]

Government

There are several government institutions which have their headquarters in the city centre, including:

Diplomacy

The area is also home to several embassies, high commissions and consulates.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geoportal - Survey Department. survey.gov.bn. en-US. 17 December 2017.
  2. Web site: Population and Housing Census Update Final Report 2016 . . December 2018 . www.deps.gov.bn . Statistics Department . 24 June 2021 .
  3. Web site: Buku Poskod Edisi Kedua (Kemaskini 26 Disember 2018) . . 26 December 2018 . post.gov.bn . Jabatan Perkhidmatan Pos . ms . 24 June 2021 .
  4. Web site: activ8bn . 2019-08-08 . Tamu Kianggeh - Brunei Tourism . 2023-08-06 . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2019 . BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN WALKING TOUR . 2023-08-06 . Brunei Tourism.
  6. Web site: Pusat Sejarah Brunei - Peristiwa dan Tempat Bersejarah . 2023-08-06 . www.history-centre.gov.bn.
  7. Web site: activ8bn . 2021-09-03 . Teng Yun Temple - Brunei Tourism . 2023-08-06 . en-US.
  8. Web site: activ8bn . 2019-08-08 . Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas - Brunei Tourism . 2023-08-06 . en-US.
  9. Web site: Jabatan Muzium-Muzium - Sejarah Ringkas . 2023-08-06 . www.museums.gov.bn.
  10. Web site: activ8bn . 2021-06-01 . Dermaga Diraja (The Royal Wharf) - Brunei Tourism . 2023-08-06 . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2017-07-15 . Berkenan rasmi Mercu Dirgahayu 60 » Media Permata Online . 2023-08-06 . Berkenan rasmi Mercu Dirgahayu 60 . en-US.
  12. Web site: Embassy . 2023-08-06 . Information Department, Prime Minister's Office.