Aro Kangan

Aro Kangan is a settlement in the remote mountainous interior of Sarawak, Malaysia.[1] It lies approximately 581.4 kilometres (361 mi) east-north-east of the state capital Kuching.

Aro Kangan
Aro Kangan
Coordinates: 3.48475°N 115.20446°E / 3.48475; 115.20446
Country Malaysia
State Sarawak
Elevation
1,021 m (3,350 ft)

To reach Aro Kangan from the coastal city of Miri the journey involves a one-hour flight to Long Lellang Airport, followed by a four-hour walk through the jungle from Long Lellang to Aro Kangan.[2]

Neighbouring settlements include:

  • Long Lellang 3.9 kilometres (2.4 mi) southwest
  • Long Datih 5.7 kilometres (3.5 mi) southwest
  • Long Labid 7.9 kilometres (4.9 mi) northeast
  • Long Merigong 17.3 kilometres (10.7 mi) west
  • Long Salt 20.2 kilometres (12.6 mi) south
  • Long Aar 21.4 kilometres (13.3 mi) north
  • Pa Tik 27.9 kilometres (17.3 mi) north
  • Long Seniai 28.5 kilometres (17.7 mi) west
  • Ramudu Hulu 31.8 kilometres (19.8 mi) east
  • Kubaan 33.1 kilometres (20.6 mi) north

References
  1. "Aro Kangan, Malaysia". Geonames. 2010-08-08. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
  2. Jayl Langub (2009-01-16). Penan and Pulong Tau National Park: Historical Links and Contemporary Life (PDF). p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-12-31. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
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