river crossing the Song District. Other rivers that cross the district are: Katibas river, Song river, Iran river, Manap river, Lajan river and Lijau river. These rivers are the main transportation routes for Song residents. 90% of the Song district is covered with uneven highlands, Demographics In 2010, Song District had a population of 20,046. The Iban people accounted for 80% of the district population, followed by Chinese, Melanau people, Malay and Bidayuh. Economy Transport There are hourly express boat services connecting Song, Sibu, Kanowit, Kapit and Belaga. It is approximately 2 hours journey from Sibu and an hour from Kapit. The express boats services are provided frequently at Song Wharf Terminal. However, a plan to build roads connecting Song to Kapit and Song to Kanowit was promised by the Federal Government and was announced by the Prime Minister of Malaysia during his visit to the town on 15 April 2011. The bus express of Sibu-Song-Kapit is available since 2022. Bus Express Other utilities Education Secondary Schools: SMK Song SMK Katibas Primary Schools : SK (C) Hin Hua SK(known as SRB Cardinal Vaughan Song) SK Nanga Beguang SK NangaTemalat SK Nanga Bangkit SK Ulu Melipis SK Nanga Selibut SK Tan Sri Datuk Temenggong Jugah SK Nanga Nansang SK Nanga Musah SK Nanga Janan SK Nanga Engkuah SK Nanga Embuau SK Nanga Dalai SK Nanga Nyimoh SK Lubok Ipoh SK Lubok Bedil Healthcare Culture and leisure References Song District Towns in Sarawak