Serian

94700 Serian
Sarawak
East Malaysia

The Serian District Council performs its duties to govern the areas under its care based on the laws stated in the Local Authority Ordinance, other associated laws and the Council By-Laws, which is also included in the Ordinance.The Serian District, located around 60 kilometres from the Kuching city, covers an area of 2,106 square kilometres.

The district has 203 villages with a total population of 80,200 consisting of different races.The Bidayuh is the largest race, contributing to 59% of the total population in Serian followed by the Iban with 17%, the Chinese with 14%, the Malays with 8% and the other races with 2%.Apart from the modern buildings, the buildings in Serian are made of wood and semi concrete structures

Describes the Serian District with the backdrop of the famous Mount Simujan in Serian.  Bukit Sandong, Serian - Associated with Sung dynasty; blue and white ceramics and local pottery.  Gua Kedadum Cave, Serian - Neolithic stone implements.  Gua Langup, Serian - Neolithic stone implements.  Tanjong Sangidam Hilir, Serian - Associated with Sung dynasty; blue and white ceramics and local pottery.

Signifies the Sadong River, the main passageway and also the transportation and communications medium, before the use of land transportation.

Updated On: 04.11.14