| Hulu Langat District | |
| Official Name: | Daerah Hulu Langat |
| Translit Lang1: | Other |
| Translit Lang1 Type1: | Jawi |
| Translit Lang1 Type2: | Chinese |
| Translit Lang1 Info2: | Chinese: 乌鲁冷岳县 |
| Translit Lang1 Type3: | Tamil |
| Translit Lang1 Info3: | Tamil: உலு லங்காட் |
| Settlement Type: |  District of Malaysia |
| Pushpin Map: | Malaysia District |
| Image Map1: | |
| Coordinates: | 3.0833°N 151°W |
| Pushpin Label Position: | Center |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Hulu Langat District in Malaysia |
| Subdivision Name: | Malaysia |
| Subdivision Name1: | Selangor |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Seat: | Bandar Baru Bangi |
| Parts Type: | Local area government(s) |
| Parts: | Kajang Municipal Council (South) Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (North) |
| Leader Title: | District officer |
| Leader Name: | Zul-Kefli@Zulkefli Khalid[1] |
| Area Footnotes: | [2] |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Population Footnotes: | [3] |
| Timezone: | MST |
| Utc Offset: | +8 |
| Timezone Dst: | Not observed |
| Utc Offset Dst: | +8 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postcode |
| Postal Code: | 43xxx, 55xxx, 56xxx, 68xxx |
| Area Code: | +6-03-4, +6-03-8, +6-03-9 |
| Area Code Type: | Calling code |
| Registration Plate Type: | Vehicle registration plates |
| Registration Plate: | B |
Hulu Langat District is a district of Malaysia located in the southeastern corner of Selangor, between Kuala Lumpur and Negeri Sembilan. It is bordered by the state of Pahang to the east and north, Gombak district to the north-west, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Petaling district to the west, Sepang district to the south-west, and state of Negeri Sembilan to the south.
Hulu Langat is the fifth largest district in Selangor State with an area of 840 square kilometres and the second most populous district with a population of 1,400,461 at the 2020 Census (provisional result).[4] It is also the second most densely populated district with approximately 1688 people per km2. It has a mix of urban and rural settlements with a majority of the population settling in towns near Kuala Lumpur. These population centers, such as Cheras and Ampang effectively became suburbs of the greater metropolitan area (both Cheras and Ampang are communities now divided administratively between Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory and Selangor State).
Hulu Langat has a median income of RM8361 (2019), which is the fourth highest in the state and country behind Petaling, Sepang and Gombak.[5] The figure is higher than both the state, RM8210 (2019) and national median income of RM5873 (2019).[6]
According to the Department of Statistics, Malaysia, Hulu Langat's population increased from 1,138,198 in 2010 to 1,400,416 in 2020.[7]
The following is based on the Department of Statistics Malaysia 2020 forecast.[8]
| Ethnic groups in Hulu Langat, 2020 forecast | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Percentage | ||
| 731,700 | 58.3% | ||
| 385,600 | 30.7% | ||
| 122,400 | 9.8% | ||
| Others | 14,400 | 1.1% | |
Hulu Langat District is divided into 7 mukims, which are:[9]
List of Hulu Langat district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)
| Parliament | Seat Name | Member of Parliament | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P099 | Ampang | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) | ||
| P100 | Pandan | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) | ||
| P101 | Hulu Langat | Pakatan Harapan (AMANAH) | ||
| P102 | Bangi | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) | ||
| P103 | Yeo Bee Yin | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
List of Hulu Langat district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)
| Parliament | State | Seat Name | State Assemblyman | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P99 | N20 | Lembah Jaya | Syed Ahmad Syed Abdul Rahman Alhadad | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) |
| P100 | N21 | Pandan Indah | Izham Hashim | Pakatan Harapan (AMANAH) |
| P100 | N22 | Teratai | Yew Jia Haur | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
| P101 | N23 | Dusun Tua | Johan Abd Aziz | Barisan Nasional (UMNO) |
| P101 | N24 | Nushi Mahfodz | ||
| P102 | N25 | David Cheong Kian Young | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) | |
| P102 | N26 | Sungai Ramal | Mohd Shafie Ngah | |
| P102 | N27 | Wayne Ong Chun Wei | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) | |
| P103 | N28 | Seri Kembangan | Wong Siew Ki | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
Hentian Kajang is the main bus terminal that provides access to both intercity and local destinations with Rapid Bus as the main service provider. Bus routes within the district fall under the Ampang Corridor and Cheras Corridor.
Hulu Langat District is home to a number of higher education institutions.
Hulu Langat town is famous for its durians. This town is also popular for its recreational activities and natural surroundings. Due to its near location to the city of Kuala Lumpur Hulu Langat is a popular spot to the local tourist for recreational activities. Among the popular spots of eco-tourism are the Sungai Gabai Waterfalls, the Semenyih Water Reservoir and the Congkak River Forest Recreational Center. Another latest hot spot for tourism is the Sungai Lopoh, located at 22nd Mile of Jalan Hulu Langat and the Kuala Lumpur Look Out Point Tourist Complex, located at Jalan Ampang–Hulu Langat. Near Sungai Lui, Hulu Langat lays a famous Malay residents named Shahid Ramlee Mansion, which was once before settled by Tan Sri P.Ramlee, Malaysia 70s famous actor.
Near Lembah Pangsun lies Mount Nuang (1,483m), a training ground for hikers and runners before they climb Mount Kinabalu or do a marathon. There are two hots spring in Hulu Langat one is Dusun Tua Hot Spring located at 16th mile and Sungai Serai Hot Spring.
Balakong consists of various shopping malls that are frequented by tourists and locals, such as AEON (Jusco) Cheras Selatan Balakong.
Kajang town on the other hand is famous for its satay, which is very popular amongst the locals as well as tourists.
Pekan Batu 14 Hulu Langat
Pekan Batu 14 Hulu Langat is an old town which 14 miles from Kuala Lumpur.
Landmark
- Masjid Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah
- Dewan Dato Nazir Hulu Langat
- Balai Polis Pekan Batu 14 Hulu Langat
Pekan Batu 18 Hulu Langat
Pekan Batu 18 Hulu Langat is an old town which 18 miles from Kuala Lumpur.
It is also a Famous Place for Cycling Gathering Point
Landmark
- Balai Polis Pekan Batu 18 Hulu Langat
- SJK (C) CHOON HWA