Mukim Kianggeh is a

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in Brunei-Muara District,

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. The population was 8,228 in 2016. The mukim encompasses Pusat Bandar, the city centre of the capital

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Etymology

The name Kianggeh may have been derived from the Chinese term ''kiang'', which means

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, according to a book Dokumentasi. Although it is also conceivable that the name Kianggeh was derived from the name of a person, nothing has been documented about this as of yet.

Geography

The mukim is located in the central part of the district, bordering Mukim Berakas 'A' and Mukim Berakas 'B' to the north, Mukim Kota Batu to the east and south, the mukims within

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and Mukim Lumapas to the south, Mukim Kilanas to the south-west and Mukim Gadong 'B' to the west.

Demographics

As of 2016 census, the population was 8,228 with males and females. The mukim had 2,140 households occupying 2,104 dwellings. The entire population lived in

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Administration

As of 2021, the mukim comprised the following census

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Notes

References

Kianggeh Brunei–Muara District {{Brunei-geo-stub