Pendang is a major town and district in Kedah, Malaysia. The district is primarily covered with paddy fields with agriculture being its main economic activity.
Pendang has its own district, comprising the townships of Pendang, Tanah Merah, Kubur Panjang, Bukit Raya, Padang Harimau, Padang Lembu, Padang Pusing, Padang Ketam and Jirat Kepala Bana. There is a famous Pendang Lake Recreational & Resort near the Pendang town centre. The main road is Jalan Raja Hasrul Raja Hassan, said to be the longest municipal named road in Kedah state - up to 85 kilometers.