Sri Aman

Malaysia
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Also known as: Bandar Sri Aman, Simanggang
Also called:
Bandar Sri Aman
Formerly:
Simanggang

Sri Aman, market town and port, East Malaysia (northwestern Borneo), on the Lupar River. Situated in one of the few major agricultural areas of Sarawak, it is a trade centre for timber, oil palms, rubber, and pepper. Sri Aman has an airstrip and a road link to Kuching, 80 miles (129 km) west-northwest. Pop. (2000 prelim.) 21,842.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Melissa Albert.