10 Facts About Balik Pulau

Balik Pulau is a town within the jurisdiction of Penang Island City Council in the Malaysian state of Penang.

Agricultural town of Balik Pulau was established in 1794 by the British East India Company.

Much of its history, Balik Pulau has been a rather quiet agricultural town, in stark contrast to the busier eastern side of Penang Island where the capital city, George Town, is situated.

Balik Pulau serves as the seat of the Southwest Penang Island District, as the district's Land Office is situated within the town.

However, as with the rest of Penang Island, Balik Pulau falls under the jurisdiction of the Penang Island City Council, which is based in George Town.

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Balik Pulau is served by three major roads which intersect within the town centre.

Jalan Balik Pulau connects the town with the fishing village of Gertak Sanggul near the southwestern tip of Penang Island.

Balik Pulau contains 17 primary schools, five high schools, an Islamic religious school, a government-run vocational college and an international school.

Basic health care needs of Balik Pulau's residents are served by the Balik Pulau Hospital, a public hospital located within the town.

Balik Pulau's attractions are more agricultural, alluding to the huge role agriculture has played in the town's economy and its laid-back pace of life.