Sungai Tilong | |
Settlement Type: | 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: | Berakas 'B' |
Established Title: | Established |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Population As Of: | 2016 |
Population Total: | 4,054 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone: | BNT |
Utc Offset1: | +8 |
Postal Code Type: | Postcode |
Postal Code: | BC3315 |
Official Name: | Kampong Sungai Tilong |
Leader Title: | Village head |
Leader Name: | Pengiran Ruzaini[1] |
Kampong Sungai Tilong or commonly known as Sungai Tilong, is a village in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. The population was 4,054 in 2016.[2] It is one of the villages within Mukim Berakas 'B'. The postcode is BC3315.[3] [4]
Most of the total population works in the public sector, while the rest run their own businesses or serve the private sector. In terms of private enterprise aspects, Kampong Sungai Tilong is also active in part-time business such as accepting orders for traditional cakes such as kalupis, cakes, holiday biscuits and making serunding.[5]
As in other villages in the country, Kampong Sungai Tilong received the facilities provided by the government such as electricity, water, telephone and community hall. The village has seen rapid development in the establishment of shopping malls, clinics and private schools.
The village also hosts the Jalan Aman Camp of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). Families of servicemen are located within this base.[6] Additionally, it is home to a detachment of Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) airmen to transport soldiers to Lakiun Camp or deep into jungles of Temburong District.[7]
The village is also home to the Consulate of Turkey.[8]