The district was created on February 1, 1974, the same day when Kuala Lumpur was declared a Federal Territory.

The main campus of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM/UIAM) is also located here as well as the Batu Caves.

[citation needed] Gombak has a large amount of recreational area and tourist attraction.

List of Gombak district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)

List of Gombak district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)