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Jalan Kluang in Parit Raja, Johor (12 September, 2016)
Parit Raja (GPS: 1.86347, 103.10886) is a small town in the Batu Pahat District of Johor. It is approximately 10 km to the southwest of Ayer Hitam, and is linked to it by Route 50 that goes all the way to Kluang. The same road, going in the other direction, takes you to the town of Batu Pahat.
The name Parit Raja means "King's Canal" the most likely refers to a canal that used to be located there. The town was established by Javanese settlers who are the predominant group there. Today it is just another nondescript town in Johor.
Map of Parit Raja, Johor
Sights in Parit Raja
- Masjid Abdullah Faqih (GPS: 1.86545, 103.11106)
- Masjid Jamek Riyadus Solihin (GPS: 1.85796, 103.09947)
- Masjid Sabak Uni (GPS: 1.87124, 103.12838)
Getting there
Exit the North South Expressway at Exit 244 (Air Hitam Interchange) and then take Route 50 in the direction away from Kluang.
Masjid Abdullah Faqih, Parit Raja (12 September, 2016)
Masjid Sabak Uni, Parit Raja (12 September, 2016)
Parit Raja is 
on the Map of Batu Pahat District, Johor
Parit Raja is 
on the Map of Johor
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