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词条 Mersing
释义

  1. Geography

  2. Climate

  3. Entertainment

  4. Attractions

  5. Administration

  6. Transportation

     Car  Water 

  7. References

  8. External links

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مرسيڠ
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Mersing is a town, mukim and the capital of Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia.

As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 21,670.[2]

Mersing town is particularly significant for a number of reasons: it is one of only two major towns situated in the eastern half of Johor state (the other being Kota Tinggi), it lies on the main trunk road that connects southern as well as eastern Johor with the east coast of Pahang state including Pahang's capital Kuantan (part of Federal Route, and it is the main departure point for ferries to the nearby offshore islands such as Tioman Island. Mersing is also known for only having one outlet of KFC.

Geography

Mersing town spreads over an area of 761 km2.[3]

Climate

{{Weather box
|location = Mersing
|single line = Yes
|metric first = Yes
|Jan high C = 28.1
|Feb high C = 29.0
|Mar high C = 30.3
|Apr high C = 31.6
|May high C = 32.0
|Jun high C = 31.4
|Jul high C = 30.9
|Aug high C = 30.9
|Sep high C = 30.9
|Oct high C = 31.0
|Nov high C = 29.7
|Dec high C = 28.2
|year high C = 30.3
|Jan mean C = 25.6
|Feb mean C = 26.2
|Mar mean C = 26.6
|Apr mean C = 26.7
|May mean C = 26.7
|Jun mean C = 26.3
|Jul mean C = 25.8
|Aug mean C = 25.8
|Sep mean C = 25.7
|Oct mean C = 25.8
|Nov mean C = 25.6
|Dec mean C = 25.5
|year mean C = 26.0
|Jan low C = 23.4
|Feb low C = 23.6
|Mar low C = 23.2
|Apr low C = 22.9
|May low C = 23.0
|Jun low C = 21.8
|Jul low C = 22.3
|Aug low C = 22.3
|Sep low C = 22.2
|Oct low C = 22.4
|Nov low C = 22.6
|Dec low C = 23.0
|year low C = 22.7
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 291.3
|Feb precipitation mm = 125.6
|Mar precipitation mm = 131.5
|Apr precipitation mm = 124.1
|May precipitation mm = 145.2
|Jun precipitation mm = 141.0
|Jul precipitation mm = 159.2
|Aug precipitation mm = 174.4
|Sep precipitation mm = 179.0
|Oct precipitation mm = 204.4
|Nov precipitation mm = 375.6
|Dec precipitation mm = 662.4
|year precipitation mm = 2713.7
|unit precipitation days = 1.0 mm
|Jan precipitation days = 12
|Feb precipitation days = 8
|Mar precipitation days = 8
|Apr precipitation days = 10
|May precipitation days = 11
|Jun precipitation days = 11
|Jul precipitation days = 13
|Aug precipitation days = 13
|Sep precipitation days = 13
|Oct precipitation days = 14
|Nov precipitation days = 19
|Dec precipitation days = 20
|year precipitation days = 152
|Jan sun = 169.6
|Feb sun = 200.4
|Mar sun = 229.8
|Apr sun = 211.5
|May sun = 222.8
|Jun sun = 200.6
|Jul sun = 199.1
|Aug sun = 193.7
|Sep sun = 175.7
|Oct sun = 175.8
|Nov sun = 142.5
|Dec sun = 129.0
|year sun = 2250.5
|source 1 = NOAA[4]
|date=March 2015
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Entertainment

Although a small town, Mersing is very well serviced by a wide range of restaurants, cafes and traditional coffee shops. There are also close to modern or western supermarkets and traditional shops providing many services including internet services and western meals for foreign tourists. The main District Hospital is also located in Mersing town and there are also many private medical clinics if medical services are required. Most Malaysian banks also have branches in Mersing town. Near to the ferry jetty in Mersing town is a public park with playground facilities for children and restaurants.

To explore Mersing truly, it is recommended that tourists walk. There is relatively light traffic in the area and a bicycle would be an excellent mode of travel as well.

Attractions

From Mersing, tourists can visit many nearby beaches. Beaches in the Mersing area rival beaches on the islands nearby. These are easily accessible from Mersing town. Other interesting places to visit near to Mersing town are Endau town, a major off-shore fishing port in Johor (about {{convert|33|km|0|abbr=on}} from Mersing town) and Penyabong, a very quiet fishing village located in a beautiful cove by the sea (about {{convert|20|km|0|abbr=on}} from Mersing town). Another attraction is the Endau Rompin National Park in the north.

There are numerous hotels at reasonable prices catering to the many Malaysian and foreign tourists who visit the Mersing town throughout the year.

The Malays of Mersing are unique compared to the rest of Johor is that many of them are of Terengganu ancestry, this are proven by the Keropok Lekor industries which is popular in the town and many still speak Terengganu Malay along with the Johor dialect of Malay.

The Chinese community in Mersing mainly belongs to the Cantonese dialect group and speak Cantonese, however, many locals, especially business owners have no issue conversing in Mandarin.

Administration

Mersing is administered by Majlis Daerah Mersing or the Mersing District Council. Mersing's postcode is 86800.

Transportation

Car

Being located along Highway {{JKR|3}}, Mersing is relatively accessible for a town its size. Northward this highway goes to Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu and Kota Bharu before terminating at Rantau Panjang at the border with Thailand. Southwards highway 3 terminates at Johor Bahru, the state capital.

Water

Mersing port in the mouth of Mersing River is also the main port for ferries to Tioman Island and the more than 40 other islands in the Seribuat Archipelago.

References

1. ^Proposed Mersing Laguna Reclamation - Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment, by DHI Water & Environment Sdn. (M) Bhd., {{cite web|url=http://www.doe.gov.my/dmdocuments/EIA/Mersing%20Laguna%20DEIA%20Executive%20Summary.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2016-01-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120417041838/http://www.doe.gov.my/dmdocuments/EIA/Mersing%20Laguna%20DEIA%20Executive%20Summary.pdf |archivedate=2012-04-17 |df= }}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?x=&men=gcis&lng=en&des=gamelan&dat=32&geo=-152&srt=pnan&col=ohdq&pt=c&va=x |title=Malaysia: largest cities and towns and statistics of their population |author=Helders, Stefan |work=World Gazetteer |accessdate=2009-03-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522141319/http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?x=&men=gcis&lng=en&des=gamelan&dat=32&geo=-152&srt=pnan&col=ohdq&pt=c&va=x |archivedate=2011-05-22 |df= }}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.mdmersing.gov.my/ms/pelawat/info-mersing/keluasan-daerah|title=Keluasan Daerah|website=Portal Rasmi Majlis Daerah Mersing|accessdate=23 January 2018|language=Malay}}
4. ^{{cite web| url = ftp://ftp.atdd.noaa.gov/pub/GCOS/WMO-Normals/TABLES/REG__V/MS/48674.TXT| title = Mersing Climate Normals 1961–1990| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration| accessdate = 24 March 2015}}

External links

{{wikivoyage|Mersing}}
  • [https://www.facebook.com/MersingMyHome Mersing In facebook]
{{Johor}}{{East Coast Economic Region}}{{Authority control}}

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