Kerapa is an Iban longhouse in Betong, Sarawak, Malaysia.[1] It lies approximately 150.3 kilometres (93.4 mi) east of the state capital Kuching. Neighbouring settlements include:
- Lesu 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) southwest
- Luing 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) southwest
- Temedak 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) west
- Gerugu 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) south
- Jambu 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) northeast
Kerapa | |
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  Kerapa | |
| Coordinates: 1°32′00″N 111°41′00″E / 1.53333°N 111.68333°E | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Sarawak |
| Elevation | 311 m (1,020 ft) |
| Population | 500 |
The recent installation of a photoelectric solar panel farm with batteries has opened up VSAT telecommunications (telephony and internet access) to the 500 people in this remote village, which is four hours by river from Betong.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Kerapa, Malaysia". Geonames. 1994-02-10. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ^ Abd Hakim (2010-07-07). "Project sunshine in Kerapa Spak". Sarawak Update. Retrieved 2010-12-27.