Kanowit, also known as Pekan Kanowit, stands as the capital of Kanowit District in Sibu Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. Spanning 2,253.5 square kilometers, this vibrant town with a population of 28,985 is situated at the mouth of the Kanowit River, near the banks of the Rajang River.
Approximately 174 kilometers from the coast of the South China Sea, Kanowit is easily accessible, taking 45 minutes by land transport or an hour by boat from Sibu. The town's location at the confluence of the Kanowit and Rajang rivers makes it a picturesque riverside destination.
Kanowit celebrates a rich tapestry of cultures, predominantly Iban, Chinese, Malay, and Melanau. The town's name originates from the Kanowit, a Melanau ethnic group known as Rajang by the Ibans. The local Kanowit language, spoken by the Kanowit people, remains an integral part of the area's heritage.
For quality education, Kanowit offers several primary and secondary schools, including Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan St. Francis Xavier (founded in 1883), Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan Yee Ting, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kanowit, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Datuk Haji Abdul Rahman Yakub, and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Nanga Dap.
Explore the riverside village of Kampung Bedil, home to the Kanowit people, accessible by a short boat trip up the Rajang River from Kanowit town. Experience the tranquility and unique charm of riverside living in this serene village.
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