The Sedili Besar River (Malay: Sungai Sedili Besar) is a river in Kota Tinggi District, Johor, Malaysia.[1]

Sedili Besar River
Native nameSungai Sedili Besar (Malay)
Location
CountryMalaysia
StateJohor
DistrictKota Tinggi
Physical characteristics
MouthTeluk Mahkota
 • location
Kota Tinggi District
Basin size271 km2
Discharge 
 • locationTeluk Mahkota
Basin features
BridgesHaji Mohd Lazim Bridge

Name edit

The word besar means large. At the southern end of Teluk Mahkota bay is a smaller river known as Sungai Sedili Kechil. The word kechil means small in Malay language.

Geology edit

The river mouth is situated at the northern end of Teluk Mahkota bay, and empties into the South China Sea. The river has a total drainage basin area of 271 km2.[2]

Bridges edit

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References edit

1°55′N 104°07′E / 1.917°N 104.117°E / 1.917; 104.117