Tasek Merimbun

Merimbun Lake (Malay: Tasek Merimbun) is the largest natural lake in Brunei. It is located near Mukim Rambai in the Tutong District, about 70 km from the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan.[1] The S-shaped lake is located 27 km from Tutong Town and it is surrounded by the 7800-hectare Tasek Merimbun Heritage Park.

"Merimbun" redirects here. For village, see Kampong Merimbun.
Merimbun Lake
Tasek Merimbun Heritage Park
Merimbun Lake is located in Brunei
Merimbun Lake
Merimbun Lake
LocationBrunei-Muara, Brunei
Coordinates4.5939749°N 114.6770941°E / 4.5939749; 114.6770941
Basin countriesBrunei
Max. length500 m (1,600 ft)
Surface elevation88 m (289 ft)
IslandsJurundung
Labi-Labi

Physical environment and facilities

Tasek Merimbun is very dark in color; a phenomenon generated by tannin coming from leaves falling into the water. The lake supports a rich variety of fauna including birds, mammals, and reptiles. Visitors can hire a boat to take them around to explore the lake and its two islands. There is a small island in the center body of water that can be reached via a wooden walkway. Here, picnic pavilion facilities fashioned from logs enhance the enjoyment of this restful spot. Chalet facilities for researchers are available nearby.[2]

ASEAN Heritage Park

In 1967, the first Director of the Brunei Museums Department suggested Tasek Merimbun as a valuable asset and a potential Wildlife Sanctuary. A survey on Tasek Merimbun's bio-diversity and socio-economic activities conducted in 1983-84 led to the discovery of a rare White-collared Fruit Bat. This discovery was a major reason for the 29 November 1984 designation of Tasek Merimbun Heritage Park as the eleventh ASEAN Heritage Park.[3]

Important Bird Area

The park has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area (IBA) because its forest and freshwater wetland habitats support endangered Storm's storks.[4]

See also

References
  1. Museums Department. (2010). Tasek Merimbun Heritage Park. BSB: Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
  2. BusinessMirror (March 31, 2019). "ACB: Forests and people intertwined for development". {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. Museums Department. (2010). Tasek Merimbun Heritage Park. BSB: Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
  4. "Tasek Merimbun". BirdLife Data Zone. BirdLife International. Retrieved 4 October 2020.


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