Merbok River
| Merbok River | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Native name | Sungai Merbok |
| Basin | |
| Main source | Gunung Jerai |
| River mouth |
into the Straits of Malacca 0 m (0 ft) 5°41′00″N 100°21′00″E / 5.68333°N 100.35000°ECoordinates: 5°41′00″N 100°21′00″E / 5.68333°N 100.35000°E |
| Basin size | 439 km2 (169 sq mi)[1] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 45 km (28 mi) |
The Merbok River (Malay: Sungai Merbok) is a river in Kedah, Malaysia. Its sources are at Mount Jerai and Sungkap Forest. After the confluence of Bongkok and Lalang River it carry its name. Other tributaries are Petani and Bujang River. The river mouth is around 2.5 km wide.
It is best known as the historical river of Lembah Bujang.
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