Arau

For other uses, see Arau (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Aarau, capital city of Aargau, Switzerland.

Arau
Royal capital
Arau, The Royal Town
Arau Bandar Diraja
عراو بندر دراج
Other transcription(s)
 • Jawiعراو‎
 • Tamilஆராவ்
Map
Coordinates: 6°26′N 100°16′E / 6.433°N 100.267°E / 6.433; 100.267
Country Malaysia
State Perlis
DistrictN/A
CityKangar
Government
 • Local governmentKangar Municipal Council
 • Arau Member of ParliamentShahidan Kassim (PAS)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)Not observed
Postal code
02600
Websitempkangar.gov.my

Arau is the royal capital of Perlis, Malaysia with a population of around 20,000. The red-roofed Istana (Royal Palace) is a mixture of colonial and pseudo-Moorish architectural styles.

This town is the disembarkation point for visitors travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by train.

Tourist attractions

Notable natives

Transportation

Arau railway station

See also

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Arau.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Arau.


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