2. HISTORY
Gombak is an administrative district located in the state of Selangor,
Malaysia.
The district was created on February 1, 1974, the same day when Kuala
Lumpur was declared a Federal Territory.
Until 1997, Rawang was the district capital; the capital has been moved to
Bandar Baru Selayang.
Gombak borders Kuala Lumpur to the southeast and the Genting Highlands to
the east.
Both Gombak and Kuala Lumpur, along with some other districts in Selangor,
are situated within the Klang Valley.
Gombak River merges with the larger Klang River in Kuala Lumpur. The
meeting place of the two rivers is the birthplace of Kuala Lumpur. At the
center of the confluence is the Masjid Jamek.
5. LOCAL AREA GOVERNMENT
MPS MPAJ
• Rawang • Ulu Klang
• Kuang • Bukit
• Taman Templer Antarabangsa
• Batu Caves • Lembah Jaya
• Paras Jaya (Ampang)
• Gombak Setia
18. CLIMATE CHANGE
The characteristic features of the climate of Gombak are
uniform temperature, high humidity and copious rainfall.
Winds are generally light. It is extremely rare to have a
full day with completely clear sky even during periods of
severe drought. On the other hand, it is also rare to have
a stretch of a few days with completely no sunshine.
19. RECREATIONAL AREA
ULU YAM FOREST RESERVE
SG KANCHING RECREATIONAL PARK