What Are People From Johor Bahru Called?

Name: Johor Bahru
Address: Southeast Asia, Malaysia

Southeast Asia, Malaysia

Malaysia

People from Johor Bahru are called:

People from Johor Bahru are called Johorean.

Demonym:

Johorean

Pronunciation:

/dʒəˈhɔːr bɑːˈruː/

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About Johor Bahru

Southernmost major city in Peninsular Malaysia.
Connected to Singapore by causeway.
Rapid development with numerous projects.
Gateway between Malaysia and Singapore.
Growing industrial and tourism center.

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,834,000 (metro, 2024 est.)
Country:: Malaysia
Region:: Southeast Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Arabic 'Johor' and Malay 'Bahru' (new). Capital of Johor state.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Singapore

5 km south

People are called:

Singaporean

Kuala Lumpur

330 km northwest

People are called:

KL-ite

Bangkok

1,300 km north

People are called:

Bangkokian

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,834,000 (metro, 2024 est.)
Country:: Malaysia
Region:: Southeast Asia

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