Penanjong Beach

Penanjong Beach (Malay: Pantai Penanjong) is a beach in Kampong Penanjong, Pekan Tutong, Tutong, Brunei.[1][2] The beach is known for water sport activities and view of sunsets over the South China Sea.[3] It should also be noted that parts of the beach which stretches from Penanjong are located within a military base.[4]

Penanjong Beach
Pantai Penanjong
Penanjong Beach in 2023
Map showing the location of Penanjong Beach
Map showing the location of Penanjong Beach
LocationPenanjong, Pekan Tutong, Tutong
Nearest cityBandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara
Coordinates4.8401164°N 114.6717411°E / 4.8401164; 114.6717411
Governing bodyTutong Municipal Department

An average of 8.7% heavy minerals such as quartz were found on the beach.[5][6] On January 24, 2020, Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) servicemen from the nearby Penanjong Garrison carried out a cleaning campaign on the beach.[7]

References
  1. Wong, Marina (1996). Common Seashore Life of Brunei. Brunei Museum, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. p. 67.
  2. Brunei, Muzium (1994). Brunei Museum journal. The Museum. p. 62.
  3. 1001beach. "Penanjong Beach". 1001beach. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
  4. Chua, Thia-Eng; Chou, L. M.; Sadorra, Marie Sol M. (1987). The Coastal Environmental Profile of Brunei Darussalam: Resource Assessment and Management Issues. WorldFish. p. 83. ISBN 978-971-10-2237-2.
  5. Sandal, Svein T. (1996). The Geology and Hydrocarbon Resources of Negara Brunei Darussalam. Muzium Brunei. p. 215. ISBN 978-99917-900-0-8.
  6. Sirinanda, K. U.; Michael, Pangiras (1996). Geography at Universiti Brunei Darussalam: The First Decade. Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. p. 59.
  7. "News Headlines - KURSUS KEPIMPINAN SARJAN SIRI 2/2019 MENGADAKAN..." ilabdb.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
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