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Debak is a very small town and a sub-district in the Betong division of Sarawak, Malaysia.[1][2] It lies approximately 300 kilometres (186 mi) east of the state capital Kuching.

Debak
Debak
Coordinates: 1.56667°N 111.41667°E / 1.56667; 111.41667
Country	Malaysia
State	Sarawak
Administrative division	Betong
Elevation	102 m (335 ft)

It is a small town which consists of a few bazaars. Most of Debak's population is made of Iban, Malays and a few Chinese living close to the bazaar. Debak is surrounded by Pusa, Spaoh and Maludam.

History

It is not known when the Debak town was established.[3] In the early 1980s a fire razed the main bazaar. The present bazaar was built in 1989.[3]

Neighbouring settlements

Neighbouring settlements include:

• Terai: 1.9 km (1.2 mi) north
• Sabar: 1.9 km (1.2 mi) north
• Rumah Garit: 1.9 km (1.2 mi) west
• Kampung Debak Laut: 1.9 km (1.2 mi) south
• Rumah Renggan: 2.6 km (1.6 mi) northeast
• Rumah Luong: 2.6 km (1.6 mi) northwest
• Suri Debak: 2.6 km (1.6 mi) southeast
• Penunus: 3.7 km (2.3 mi) east
• Jerai: 3.7 km (2.3 mi) south
• Kampung Lalang: 1.6 km (1.0 mi) southeast
• Sengalang: 0.4 km (0.2 mi) south

References

External links

• Debak history

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