Mukim Sungai Kebun
Mukim Sungai Kebun is a mukim in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. It is part of Kampong Ayer, the traditional stilt settlements on the Brunei River in the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The population was 4,750 in 2016.[1]
Mukim Sungai Kebun | |
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 Perdana Wangsa Haji Mohammad Mosque | |
 Sungai Kebun is in blue. | |
| Country | Brunei |
| District | Brunei-Muara |
| Population (2016)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,750 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (BNT) |
| Postcode | BKxx25 |
Name
The mum could be named after a village that it encompasses, Kampong Sungai Kebun. Formerly known as Kampong Antarabangsa (International Village), is another village that was renamed to the less upscale Kampong Ujong Kelinik. Ayer Berkunci, which means literally locked water, is the name of a region near Kampong Sungai Kebun. It is reported that it was the only location with access to piped water in the late 18th or early 19th century. Ayer Berkunci, meaning locked water, is the name of the place where a tiny coal mine once existed. The piped water was controlled by a valve or tap that could be regulated or locked.[2]
Geography
The mukim borders Mukim Peramu and Mukim Saba to the north, Mukim Kota Batu to the east, Mukim Lumapas to the south and west and Mukim Burong Pingai Ayer to the west and north.
Demographics
As of 2016 census,[1] the population was 4,750 with 52.2% males and 47.8% females. The mukim had 670 households occupying 656 dwellings. The entire population lived in urban areas.
Villages
As of 2016, the mukim comprised the following census villages:[1]
| Village | Population (2016) |
|---|---|
| Kampong Bolkiah 'A'[lower-alpha 1] | 1,000 |
| Kampong Bolkiah 'B'[lower-alpha 1] | 1,143 |
| Kampong Setia 'A'[lower-alpha 2] | 785 |
| Kampong Setia 'B'[lower-alpha 2] | 1,053 |
| Kampong Sungai Siamas | 161 |
| Kampong Ujong Kelinik | 30 |
| Kampong Sungai Kebun | 578 |
| Total | 4,750 |
Facilities
Education
The mukim is home to Awang Semaun Secondary School, the only secondary school for the residents of Kampong Ayer.
The government primary schools in the mukim include:
- Pehin Dato Jamil Primary School, Kampong Setia
- Pengiran Anak Puteri Besar Primary School, Sungai Kebun — established from the merger of Sungai Kebun Primary School and Dato Ahmad Primary School
- Sungai Siamas Primary School
Notes
- Kampong Bolkiah 'A' and Kampong Bolkiah 'B' are collectively known as Kampong Bolkiah.
- Kampong Setia 'A' and Kampong Setia 'B' are collectively known as Kampong Setia.
References
- "Population and Housing Census Update Final Report 2016" (PDF). www.deps.gov.bn. Statistics Department. December 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- Mohd Yunos, Rozan (2013). SEMINAR UNITED NATIONS GROUP OF EXPERTS ON GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES ASIA, SOUTHEAST DIVISION (PDF). p. 11.
