Machang
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Machang is a territory (jajahan) of Kelantan, Malaysia. It is bordered by the districts of Kota Bharu to the north, Pasir Puteh to the east, Tanah Merah to the west and Kuala Krai to the south. As of 2005, it has a population of 82,653 people. It is home to one of the branch campuses of Universiti Teknologi MARA. Machang is also the same name of its major town.
[edit] History
Machang is named after the horse mango, Machang or Mangifera foetida.Machang also known as great follower of PAS(Parti Islam Se-Malaysia)Machang is also the center or the heart of Kelantan.
[edit] Leaning tower
A historical attraction of Machang is the Leaning Tower of Pulai Mosque.
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| Territories (Jajahan) |
Kota Bharu • Pasir Mas • Tumpat • Pasir Puteh • Bachok • Kuala Krai • Machang • Tanah Merah • Jeli • Gua Musang |  |
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| Towns | Bachok • Dabong • Gua Musang • Jeli • Kota Bharu (capital) • Kuala Krai • Machang • Pasir Mas • Pasir Puteh • Pengkalan Chepa • Pengkalan Kubur • Pengkalan Pasir • Perupok • Rantau Panjang • Tanah Merah • Tumpat | |
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