Sarikei

Sarikei is a town, and the capital of Sarikei District in Sarikei Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. It is located on the Rajang River, near where the river empties into the South China Sea. The district population (year 2010 census) was 56,798.

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Place details

Locality: Sarikei
Region: Sarawak
Country: Malaysia
Population: 44,039
Timezone: Asia/Kuching

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Sarikei
Settlement.official_name: Bandar Sarikei
Settlement.settlement_type: Town and district capital
Settlement.nickname: Pineapple town (Bandar nenas)/Food basket of Sarawak (Bakul makanan Sarawak)
Settlement.translit_lang1: Other
Settlement.translit_lang1_type1: Jawi
Settlement.translit_lang1_info1: ساريکئي
Settlement.translit_lang1_type2: Chinese
Settlement.translit_lang1_info2: Sìlǐjiē
Settlement.image_caption: From top, left to right:Symbol of Sarikei Town, Sarikei Hospital, Sarikei Central Market, Sarikei Lake Garden, and the Community Center
Settlement.image_seal: File:Sarikei District Council logo.png
Settlement.pushpin_map: Malaysia Sarawak#Malaysia#Southeast Asia#Asia
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize: 300
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Malaysia
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Division

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Wikidata facts

Area: 985
Image: Symbol of Sarikei Town (6728282471).jpg

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Commons category: Sarikei
postal code: 96000–96999

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Contents

Etymology
History
Government
Geography
Climate
Demographics
Economy
Transport
Land
local bus
Water
Facilities
Education
Healthcare
Library
Culture and leisure
Attractions and recreational spots
Cultural
Historical
Leisure and conservation areas
Shopping
Cuisine
Notable figures
Media
References
Notes
External links

The most distinctive feature of the bustling waterfront is a 3.6-m-high pineapple statue and also the tallest building in Sarikei - Wisma Jubli Mutiara.