Juru is a suburb of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. It is located southwest of Bukit Mertajam and south of Bukit Tengah. Juru is served by the North–South Expressway Northern Route and connects the town to Butterworth and Bayan Lepas, the latter being located on Penang Island.[2]
Juru | |
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Suburb of Seberang Perai | |
Others transcription(s) | |
• Mandarin | 柔府 |
• Tamil | ஜூரு |
Juru | |
Coordinates: 5°18′59″N 100°26′30″E / 5.31639°N 100.44167°E | |
Country | Malaysia |
State | Penang |
City | Seberang Perai |
District | Central Seberang Perai |
Government | |
• Local government | Seberang Perai City Council |
• Mayor of Seberang Perai | Azhar Arshad |
Area | |
• Total | 10.5 km2 (4.1 sq mi) |
Population (2020)[1] | |
• Total | 37,704 |
• Density | 3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi) |
Demographics | |
• Ethnic groups | |
Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | Not observed |
Postal code | 14000 |
Area code(s) | +6045 |
As of 2020[update], Mukim 11, the subdivision that contains Juru, was home to a population of 37,704.[1] Ethnic Chinese comprised nearly 45% of the population. Juru contained a substantial non-citizen community, which constituted close to 26% of the population. Malays formed another one-fifth of the suburb's population.