Mukim Burong Pingai Ayer

The mukim is named after Kampong Burong Pingai Ayer, one of the villages it encompasses. Over time, several names have altered such as Kampong Sungai Pandan, which was formerly known as Kampong Sungai Kuyuk, which was less popular because kuyuk in Bruneian dialect means dog.[2]

Built on a sandbank on the Brunei River, Kampong Bakut China was another settlement that underwent name changes (from the word bakut for sandbank and the Chinese businessmen who used to conduct trading there). It was once the main marketplace for the residents of Kampong Ayer, and businesses were once performed there. Since pekan, which means town in Bruneian, was given due to there being a little business center or town, the name was changed to Kampong Pekan Lama. Despite the fact that the market and other enterprises are no longer operated in that hamlet, Kampong Pekan Lama (old town) is still known by that name.[2]

Several businesses changed their names as their craftsmanship evolved; for instance, Kampong Pandai Besi, which translates to good at metal, was formerly known as Kampong Padaun and Kampong Pemeriuk.[2]

The mukim borders Mukim Sungai Kedayan to the north, Mukim Peramu and Mukim Sungai Kebun to the east, Mukim Lumapas to the south, Mukim Kianggeh to the west and Mukim Tamoi to the west and north-west.

As of 2016 census,[1] the population of Mukim Burong Pingai Ayer comprised 889 males and 881 females. The mukim had 264 households occupying 264 dwellings. The entire population lived in urban areas.

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