Mukim Peramu

Mukim Peramu is a mukim in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. It is located within Kampong Ayer, the historical stilt settlements on the Brunei River in the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The population was 1,111 in 2016.[1]

Mukim Peramu
Mukim
Balai Ibadat Kampong Peramu
Balai Ibadat Kampong Peramu
Peramu is in yellow.
Peramu is in yellow.
CountryBrunei
DistrictBrunei-Muara
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total1,111
Time zoneUTC+8 (BNT)
Postcode
BPxx26

Name

The mukim is named after Kampong Peramu, one of the villages it encompasses. Kampong Lurong Sikuna, where ships were anchored, gets its name from the English word schooner, as it did in the past.[2]

Geography

The mukim borders Mukim Kianggeh to the north, Mukim Saba to the east, Mukim Sungai Kebun to the south and Mukim Burong Pingai Ayer to the west.[3]

Demographics

As of 2016 census,[1] the population 1,111 with 49.95% males and 50.05% females. The mukim had 169 households occupying 169 dwellings. The entire population lived in urban areas.

Villages

As of 2016, Mukim Peramu comprised the following census villages:[1]

VillagePopulation
(2016)
Kampong Bakut Berumput54
Kampong Bakut Pengiran Siraja Muda 'A'92
Kampong Bakut Pengiran Siraja Muda 'B'87
Kampong Lurong Sikuna136
Kampong Pekilong Muara267
Kampong Peramu424
Kampong Setia Pahlawan51
Total1,111

Facilities

Pengiran Anak Puteri Besar Primary School is the sole primary school.

The Balai Ibadat of Kampong Peramu is the sole mosque and serves the Muslim residents for congregational Islamic prayers and activities.

References
  1. "Population and Housing Census Update Final Report 2016" (PDF). www.deps.gov.bn. Statistics Department. December 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  2. Mohd Yunos, Rozan (2013). SEMINAR UNITED NATIONS GROUP OF EXPERTS ON GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES ASIA, SOUTHEAST DIVISION (PDF). p. 11.
  3. Brunei Darussalam street directory : quick & easy reference maps., Brunei Press Sdn. Bhd., 2014, pp. 86–87, ISBN 9789991732411, OCLC 932264901


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