Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu (Malay for New City) is the capital and largest city of Kelantan, Malaya. It is the state's economic and cultural centre, and also serves as the royal capital of the Kelantan Sultanate.

The city is located near the end of the Kelantan River, in the far north of Kelantan. The downtown area is located on a small river bend.

The city has a population of approximately 370,000 people.