Polling districts According to the federal gazette issued on 30 March 2018, the Pengkalan Kota constituency is divided into 9 polling districts. This state seat encompasses the eastern part of
George Town's
UNESCO World Heritage Site, specifically around much of
Weld Quay. Historically, the eastern quayside of the city centre was the original location of the Port of Penang. Towards the end of the 19th century, the Port of Penang's trade boom led to a growth of harbour-related jobs around this particular locality, which also attracted increasing numbers of
Chinese and
Indian labourers to satiate the demand for manpower. In addition, the Pengkalan Kota constituency covers the adjacent Chinese Clan Jetties, including the famous Chew Jetty, as well as the Seven Streets Precinct (between
Komtar and the eastern shoreline of
George Town), the latter of which is outside the UNESCO site. Both of these residential areas came into being in the late 19th century and contain predominantly working-class
Chinese electorates. The newer neighbourhood of Macallum Street Ghaut, which was reclaimed from the sea in the 1970s, also falls under this state seat. The state constituency is bounded by the following roads: China Street Ghaut to the north, and
Beach Street,
Prangin Road, Carnavon Street,
Magazine Road, Brick Kiln Road and Jalan C.Y. Choy to the west. The lower
Pinang River also marks the southern limits of this constituency. == Demographics ==