Kijal (est. pop. (2000 census): 4,375)[3] is a mukim in Kemaman District, Terengganu, Malaysia. The town is well known for the Awana Kijal Golf and Beach Resort, a luxury resort which is owned by the Genting Group. Kijal is also known for its lemang and durian. The Kijal Beach stretches for 8 kilometers with rocky outcrops in the north at "Awana Kijal" and south at "Bukit Penunjuk". The famous "sleeping giant" rock formation in the sea is located at Penunjuk beach, where a tidal estuary is often used for anchoring of traditional fishing boats. Also known as Mirul Kijal's Hometown.
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Kijal | |
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Kijal Peninsular Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 4°20′10″N 103°28′55″E | |
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| State | Terengganu |
| District | Kemaman |
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| • Type | Council Government |
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| • Total | 100 km2 (40 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 6,482 [2] |
| Postal code | 24xxx |


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