Kelang, city, Malaysia, southern Malay Peninsula, in Selangor State, on the Kelang River, near Kuala Lumpur. Kelang is one of the largest cities of the country. A road hub, it lies on the Kuala Lumpur-Port Kelang (Port Swettenham) branch railroad. Fruits, oil palms, and coconuts are grown in the surrounding area, which also has rubber plantations. Rubber products are manufactured and pineapples are canned in the city. At Connaught Bridge, to the east, is a steam power station. The city is also the site of the palace of the sultan. Population (1997 estimate) 243,355.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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