# Besut District, Terengganu – Villages, Map & Nearest Services

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District · Terengganu 

# Besut

Besut is a district of Malaysia in Terengganu. It covers **1,173.4 km²**. 296 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 561 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,173km²
- 561mapped services
- 15 mtypical elevation

## Where is Besut?

Besut lies in [Terengganu](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/terengganu/), [Malaysia](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/). It borders 5 other districts: [Hulu Terengganu](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/terengganu/hulu-terengganu/), [Kuala Krai](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kelantan/kuala-krai/), [Machang](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kelantan/machang/), [Pasir Puteh](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kelantan/pasir-puteh/) and [Setiu](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/terengganu/setiu/). By area it is the 82nd largest of 144 districts in Malaysia. It covers 9.1% of [Terengganu](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/terengganu/). The centre of Besut is about 287 km in a straight line from Kuala Lumpur, the capital. It is about 76 km from Kuala Terengganu, the main town of Terengganu. The centre point is at 5.5908° N, 102.5060° E.

Source: [UNHCR via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-mys).

## Things to see in and around Besut

OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Besut: 4 attractions; 2 waterfalls; 1 nature reserve.

- Lata Belatan · waterfall
- Lata Tembakah · waterfall
- Lata Tembakah Forest Eco Park · nature reserve
- Bukit Keluang · attraction
- La hot sping · attraction
- La hot spring · attraction
- Night Food Market · attraction

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Besut

- Time zoneUTC+8, no daylight saving · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- CurrencyRinggit (MYR)
- Country calling code+60
- LanguagesMalay, English, Chinese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam
- Plug typesType G · 240 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) · Kota Baharu68 km
- Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) · Kuala Terengganu70 km

### Nearest railway station

Pahi (Kuala Krai), about 34 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:56) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 07:11, sunset around 18:59).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Besut

Open gazetteers list **296 villages, towns and localities** in Besut. The largest with a recorded population: Jertih (13,526), Kuala Besut (2,400), Kampung Kuala Besut (2,400) and Kampung Telaga Papan (1,400). Settlements here lie between about 2 m and 80 m above sea level (median 15 m).

- Air Terjun
- Alor Selising
- Alur Lintah
- Baroh Masin
- Bukit Kenak
- Bukit Mak Sabil
- Bukit Payong
- Bukit Tok Mat
- FELDA Selasih
- Gong Haji Hashim
- Jabi
- Jebak Puyoh
- Jerteh
- Jertih
- Kalan Bunut
- Kampong Alor Badak
- Kampong Alor Beango
- Kampong Alor Selinsing
- Kampong Apal
- Kampong Apal Lama
- Kampong Awek
- Kampong Ayer Puteh
- Kampong Ayer Terjun
- Kampong Baharu
- Kampong Baloh
- Kampong Baroh Kua
- Kampong Batang Gergaji
- Kampong Batu
- Kampong Batu Pahat
- Kampong Batu Tumboh
- Kampong Berangan
- Kampong Berhala Tambun
- Kampong Bukit Kenak
- Kampong Bukit Piatu
- Kampong Durian Bongkok
- Kampong Durian Kunyit
- Kampong Durian Telor
- Kampong Gaung
- Kampong Gelugor
- Kampong Gerai
- Kampong Gobek
- Kampong Gong
- Kampong Gong Bayor
- Kampong Gong Besar
- Kampong Gong Che Abu
- Kampong Gong Darat Lapang
- Kampong Gong Dasar
- Kampong Gong Duek
- Kampong Gong Guchil
- Kampong Gong Kemuntong
- Kampong Gong Kuling
- Kampong Gong Lapang
- Kampong Gong Lilit
- Kampong Gong Manok
- Kampong Gong Nangka
- Kampong Gong Nering
- Kampong Gong Pak Ching
- Kampong Gong Panjang
- Kampong Gong Pasir Jabi
- Kampong Gong Pauh
- Kampong Gong Rengas
- Kampong Gong Tanah Merah
- Kampong Gong Tengah
- Kampong Hutan Nangka
- Kampong Jebak Puyoh
- Kampong Kapih
- Kampong Kayu Kelat
- Kampong Kuala Keriang
- Kampong Kuala Peng
- Kampong Kubang Depu
- Kampong Lak Lok
- Kampong Lapan Kotak
- Kampong Lepan Chambah
- Kampong Lipan Kejor
- Kampong Lubok Kawah
- Kampong Lubok Pangkalan
- Kampong Nangka
- Kampong Nyior Tujoh
- Kampong Oh
- Kampong Padang Beras
- Kampong Padang Buioh
- Kampong Padang Lengkuas
- Kampong Pak Abu
- Kampong Pak Wong
- Kampong Panchor
- Kampong Pasir Badak
- Kampong Pekaka
- Kampong Pengkalan Setol
- Kampong Pengkalan Tapang
- Kampong Pulau Berangan
- Kampong Pulau Panjang
- Kampong Pulau Rimau
- Kampong Rantau Panjang
- Kampong Seberang Jerteh
- Kampong Sipul
- Kampong Sungai
- Kampong Tanah Merah
- Kampong Tandok
- Kampong Tanjong Besi
- Kampong Tasek Mengkuang
- Kampong Tasek Tok Lebai
- Kampong Telaga Nibong
- Kampong Telok Kubor
- Kampong Temalong
- Kampong Tembila
- Kampong Tenang
- Kampong Tersat
- Kampong Tok Bugis
- Kampong Tok Dak
- Kampong Tok Motong
- Kampung Air Hangat
- Kampung Air Tawar
- Kampung Alor Belanga
- Kampung Alor Keladi
- Kampung Alor Lintah
- Kampung Alor Lintang
- Kampung Alor Pisang
- Kampung Alur Keladi
- Kampung Alur Lintang
- Kampung Alur Nibung
- Kampung Amir
- Kampung Anak Ikan
- Kampung Anak Musang
- Kampung Apal
- Kampung Atas Gong
- Kampung Baharu Tok Dor
- Kampung Bakap
- Kampung Baru
- Kampung Batang Gergaji
- Kampung Batu Balai
- Kampung Batu Tiga Belas
- Kampung Batu Tumbuh
- Kampung Berangan
- Kampung Berhala Tambun
- Kampung Beris Cawat
- Kampung Beris Pak Abu
- Kampung Beting Lintang
- Kampung Bukit Jeruk
- Kampung Bukit Payung
- Kampung Bukit Puteri Dalam
- Kampung Bukit Putri
- Kampung Bukit Tanah
- Kampung Cawangan
- Kampung Cawat
- Kampung Cegar Batang
- Kampung Cegar Kubur
- Kampung Cerang Meliling
- Kampung Cerung Meliling
- Kampung Chegar Batang
- Kampung Chegar Malok
- Kampung Darau
- Kampung Dengir
- Kampung Durian Merkah
- Kampung Durian Ubi
- Kampung Dusun Berliku
- Kampung Gaung
- Kampung Gerai
- Kampung Gertak Seratus
- Kampung Gerung
- Kampung Gong Badang
- Kampung Gong Bayor
- Kampung Gong Bayur
- Kampung Gong Dohok
- Kampung Gong Duek
- Kampung Gong Kedak
- Kampung Gong Kempas
- Kampung Gong Kemuntong
- Kampung Gong Kepas
- Kampung Gong Kepas Dalam
- Kampung Gong Lilit
- Kampung Gong Mak Som
- Kampung Gong Medang
- Kampung Gong Nangka
- Kampung Gong Nering
- Kampung Gong Pasik
- Kampung Gong Penaga
- Kampung Gong Surau
- Kampung Gong Tanah Merah
- Kampung Gong Tempinis
- Kampung Gong Terap
- Kampung Gong Tiung
- Kampung Gong Tok Tar
- Kampung Hutan Lanjut
- Kampung Jabi
- Kampung Jabi Baharu
- Kampung Jawek
- Kampung Jawik
- Kampung Kalan Bunut
- Kampung Kedapan
- Kampung Kelkak
- Kampung Kelubi Putih
- Kampung Kepala Gajah
- Kampung Kerandang
- Kampung Keruak
- Kampung Kuala Angga
- Kampung Kuala Besut
- Kampung Kuala Kemak
- Kampung Kuala Kubang
- Kampung Kubang Bemban
- Kampung Kubang Ikan
- Kampung La
- Kampung Lahar
- Kampung Lak Lok
- Kampung Lama
- Kampung Lampu
- Kampung Lapan Kotak
- Kampung Lepan Babi
- Kampung Lepan Kejur
- Kampung Limbongan
- Kampung Limbungan
- Kampung Lubuk Batu
- Kampung Lubuk Kawah
- Kampung Lubuk Susun
- Kampung Mak Kor
- Kampung Mak Sara
- Kampung Mata Air
- Kampung Nail
- Kampung Nangka
- Kampung Nyiur Tujuh
- Kampung Pachakan
- Kampung Padang Keniang
- Kampung Padang Landak
- Kampung Padang Lengkuas
- Kampung Padang Luas
- Kampung Padang Tapang
- Kampung Pak Bokor
- Kampung Pak Kiang
- Kampung Panchor
- Kampung Parit
- Kampung Paruh
- Kampung Pasir Akar
- Kampung Pasir Merbau
- Kampung Paya Rawa
- Kampung Pengkalan Atap
- Kampung Pengkalan Batang
- Kampung Pengkalan Buluh
- Kampung Pengkalan Gaduh
- Kampung Pengkalan Nyireh
- Kampung Pengkalan Teras
- Kampung Pinang
- Kampung Pintu Gajah
- Kampung Pulau Raja
- Kampung Pulau Salim
- Kampung Pusu Tinggi
- Kampung Raja
- Kampung Raja Dua
- Kampung Renek
- Kampung Seberang Baruh
- Kampung Seberang Jerteh
- Kampung Seberang Kastam
- Kampung Seberang La
- Kampung Sentosa
- Kampung Sri Kemunting
- Kampung Sungai Limau
- Kampung Sungai Patung
- Kampung Susun
- Kampung Tanah Merah
- Kampung Tandak
- Kampung Tanjung
- Kampung Tanjung Alir
- Kampung Tanjung Lali
- Kampung Tasik Batu Hampar
- Kampung Tasik Nibung
- Kampung Telaga Papan
- Kampung Telok Bayu
- Kampung Teluk
- Kampung Teluk Budu
- Kampung Tembila
- Kampung Tok Dor
- Kampung Tok Dor Luar
- Kampung Tok Hah
- Kampung Tok Motung
- Kampung Tok Pakir
- Kampung Tok Raja
- Kampung Ubi Keling
- Kg.Tempinis
- Kota Putera
- Kuala Besut
- Lubuk Bemban
- Merabang Besar
- Padang Luas
- Pasir Akar
- Pasir Kanan
- Pengkalan Kerian
- Pengkalan Limbungan
- Pengkalan Ubi Keling
- Perumahan Taman Desa Aman
- Sari Tembila
- Taman Desa Tani
- Taman Desa Tanjung
- Taman Saujana 1
- Taman Seri Nering
- Taman Sri Medang 2
- Telok Suda
- Tembesu Comel
- Tok Raja

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Besut

Named natural and historic features inside Besut, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

167 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Alor Bakap
- Alor Belanga
- Alor Jawek
- Alor Kelaat
- Alor Keraki
- Alor Keranji
- Alor Kubang Depu
- Alor Kubang Ikan
- Alor Lintang
- Alor Pekaka
- Alor Selinsing
- Alur Kenak
- Alur Licin
- Alur Selasih
- Anak Sungai Baging
- Anak Sungai Baging
- Anak Sungai Belatan
- Anak Sungai Tapong
- Batu Asar
- Kubang Babi
- Panggong Kayu Kelat
- Sungai Abas
- Sungai Air Hangat
- Sungai Alur Jerabuk

…and 144 more.

### Coast and islands

1 island; 1 beach.

- Pantai Bukit Keluang
- Pulau Besar

### Hills and mountains

41 hills; 23 mountains; 1 peak.

- Mount Lawit · 1,507 m
- Bukit Batu Balai · 1,117 m
- Gunung Tebu · 1,024 m
- Gunong Batil · 995 m
- Bukit Che Peng · 931 m
- Bukit Tangga · 910 m
- Bukit Temiang · 769 m
- Bukit Hulu Angga · 750 m
- Bukit Susun · 747 m
- Bukit Susun · 747 m
- Bukit Manik · 721 m
- Bukit Kuali · 670 m
- Bukit Melintang · 591 m
- Bukit Gendang · 590 m
- Gunong Kambing · 568 m
- Bukit Tangga · 555 m
- Bukit Beruk · 541 m
- Bukit Bintang · 535 m
- Bukit Akar · 492 m
- Bukit Besi · 482 m
- Bukit Rumia · 478 m
- Bukit Kuing · 456 m
- Bukit Mak Dunai · 425 m
- Bukit Genuak · 403 m

…and 41 more.

### Forests and nature

1 forest; 1 forest reserve.

- Hutan Rizab Gunung Tebu
- Pelagat Forest Reserve

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Besut and the best time to visit

In Besut, the warmest month is May (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 2,691 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (544 mm) and the driest Feb (72 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February and April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 204 

Feb 24 72 

Mar 25 127 

Apr 26 110 

May 27 151 

Jun 26 148 

Jul 26 163 

Aug 26 178 

Sep 26 187 

Oct 26 272 

Nov 25 534 

Dec 24 544 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Besut

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Klinik Kesihatan Pasir Akar · Besut 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.63804&mlon=102.50473#map=17/5.63804/102.50473) 

Bank Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia · Besut 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73309&mlon=102.49438#map=17/5.73309/102.49438) 

ATM CIMB Bank · Besut 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73828&mlon=102.50030#map=17/5.73828/102.50030) 

Petrol pump BHPetrol Bukit Payong · Besut 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.58572&mlon=102.49313#map=17/5.58572/102.49313) 

Hotel Kolam Air Panas KG La,Besut Terengganu · Besut 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.57090&mlon=102.48559#map=17/5.57090/102.48559) 

Mall Jerteh Square · Besut 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73556&mlon=102.49536#map=17/5.73556/102.49536) 

School SMK Bukit Payong · Besut 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.58943&mlon=102.49130#map=17/5.58943/102.49130) 

College Pondok Nyamuk · Besut 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.66447&mlon=102.56261#map=17/5.66447/102.56261) 

Police station Pondok Polis Jabi · Besut 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.67660&mlon=102.56973#map=17/5.67660/102.56973) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Besut

Places mapped inside Besut in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals32
- Banks12
- ATMs7
- Petrol pumps40
- Hotels90
- Shopping malls1
- Schools99
- Colleges and universities18
- Pharmacies10
- Restaurants237
- Police stations9
- Dental clinics6

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Terengganu

- Dungun
- Hulu Terengganu
- Kemaman
- Kuala Terengganu
- Marang
- Setiu

## Quick answers

- Where is Besut?In Terengganu, Malaysia
- What borders Besut?Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Krai, Machang, Pasir Puteh and Setiu
- What is there to see in Besut?Bukit Keluang, La hot sping, La hot spring, Lata Belatan
- What time zone is Besut in?UTC+8
- What currency is used in Besut?Ringgit (MYR)
- What language is spoken in Besut?Malay, English, Chinese (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Besut?296 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Besut?Settlements lie between 2 m and 80 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Besut?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Besut?Mount Lawit (1,507 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Besut?February and April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Besut?Klinik Kesihatan Pasir Akar, about 5.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Besut?Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Besut?CIMB Bank, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Besut?BHPetrol Bukit Payong, about 1.5 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Besut?32 mapped
- How many banks are in Besut?12 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Besut?7 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Besut?40 mapped
- What is the P-code of Besut?MY1501 (OCHA common operational dataset)