Gurun, Kedah (25 July, 2015)
Gurun (GPS: 5.81994, 100.47727) is a town in the
Kuala Muda District of Kedah. It is located to the north of
Sungai Petani and
Bedong, and to the south of
Guar Chempedak. Gurun is administered by the Sungai Petani Town Council, as with other small towns in the area. The town has a developing industrial park. Several major heavy industries are located here including Modernas, Perwaja Steel and Naza.
The name Gurun means desert. This name probably comes about because of the once barren terrain brought about from being blocked by
Gunung Jerai. The mountain is also Gurun's main call to fame, for the road leading up Gunung Jerai starts a little north of Gurun.
How to reach Gurun
Exit the
North-South Expressway at the Gurun Interchange, Exit 173.
What to eat in Gurun
Sights in Gurun
Categories of sights in Gurun
Shopping in Gurun
Public Amenities in Gurun
Transportation Hubs in Gurun
Petrol Stations in Gurun
Golf & Country Clubs in Gurun
- Harvard Golf & Country Club (GPS: 5.78023, 100.49373)

Schools in Gurun
Banks in Gurun
- Bank Simpanan Nasional Gurun (GPS: 5.823178, 100.476778)
Mosques in Gurun
Businesses in Gurun
- al-ikhsan sports Gurun (sports goods shop; GPS: 5.823339, 100.476699)
- Nam Khiang Tayar (tyre shop, GPS: 5.823536, 100.476093)
Factories in Gurun
- Naza (car manufacturing plant; GPS: 5.82628, 100.49355)

- Modenas (motorcycle manufacturing plant; GPS: 5.78978, 100.48723)

- Perwaja Steel (GPS: 5.78023, 100.49373)

- Petronas Fertilizer (Kedah) Sdn Bhd (fertilizer plant; GPS: 5.82628, 100.49355)

The main road in Gurun, Kedah (25 July, 2015)
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