Segamat District
The Segamat District () or simply Segamat is a district in the Malaysian state of Johor. Segamat is also the name of the district's primary town. Etymology. It is believed that 'Segamat' is derived from the Malay phrase ", which literally translates as 'very refreshing'. According to the local folklore, the phrase was uttered by a Bendahara during the Sultanate of Malacca upon drinking the water from the Segamat River. Geography. The district is located in the northern part of Johor. Segamat is the primary town in the district. Other towns, as well as villages and residential areas include : There are three main rivers which flow through the district, namely the Batu Pahat River (as Simpang Kiri River) , Endau River and Muar River. Other rivers include Bekok River, Chodan River, Kenawar or Genuang River, Batang Lesong River, Bongor River, Emas River, Gemas River, Jasin River, Jementah River, Labis River, Legeh River, Mempedak River, Merlimau River, Mutan River, Palong River, Paya Mengkuang River, Penarah River, Rengit River, Segamat River, Kapeh River, Selai River, Semerong River, Senarut Hilir River, Spang Loi River and Tatat River. Administrative divisions. The district is divided into 11 subdistricts or "mukims". Each mukim is administered by  a headman or "penghulu". Mukim Sungai Segamat is the most populous mukim in Segamat District with a population of 48,512 people. The highest population density is in Mukim Gemereh, followed by Mukim Sungai Segamat with over 200+ residents per square km. The lowest population density is in Mukim Bekok with about 50 residents per square km. Government. The Segamat district is divided by two municipal administratives namely Segamat Municipal Council based at Segamat Town and Labis District Council seated at Labis Town. Segamat Municipal Council administers the northwestern half of the district covering mukim Buloh Kasap, Gemas, Gemereh, Jabi , Jementah, Pagoh, Sermin and Sungai Segamat with a total administrative area of . Labis District Council administers the southwestern half of the district covering mukim Bekok, Chaah and Labis, with a total administrative area of . Demographics. The annual population growth of Segamat District between 2010-2015 was 0.66%. Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats. List of Segamat district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat) List of Segamat district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri) Economy. The main economy activities in the district are agriculture, agritourism, ecotourism and light manufacturing. Main agriculture produces are palm oil and rubber . Education. Tertiary education. The district is home to two institutions: the Johor branch of the Universiti Teknologi Mara which is located about 8 kilometres or a 10-minute drive from the town; and the Johor campus of the Tunku Abdul Rahman University College where peoples called TAR UC (previously known as KTAR) which began operating on 18 May 1998, located at an approximate 10-to-15 minutes driving distance south from the town. There is also a community college named Kolej Komuniti Segamat located at Bandar Putra IOI Segamat, a 7-kilometres drive from town, that began its operations in June  2001. Primary and secondary education. There are about 18 primary schools in the district. On the other hand, there are 19 secondary schools within the Segamat township. Some of those notable secondary schools include SMK Dato' Bentara Dalam, SMK Agama Segamat, SMK Seri Kenangan Batu Anam, SMK Bekok, Sekolah Menengah Seg Hwa, Segamat High School and SMK Canossian Convent. While for primary school, some notable school include SK Kampong Jawa, SK Bukit Hampar, SK Bandar Putra and SK Canossion Convent. Transportation. Road. Segamat district is served by the state rail network KTM with Batu Anam, Bekok, Genuang, Labis, Segamat and  Tenang Stations. Water. The district houses the Segamat Inland Port.