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Ayer Hitam, Malaysia

Johor · Malaysia

Ayer Hitam is a small city in Johor, Malaysia with a population of 6,745. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

6,745 Population 8/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
92.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuala Lumpur Timezone

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About Ayer Hitam

Ayer Hitam

Ayer Hitam, nicknamed Bandar Seramik, is a town in Batu Pahat District, Johor, Malaysia. Located just at the junction of Federal Route 1 and Federal Route 50, it is known for its many outlets selling pottery and other crafts. It also is one of the interchange for North–South Expressway.

People

Population6,745
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain92.3 in/yr
Sunny Days168/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population6,745
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates1.9150°, 103.1808°
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvinceJohor
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation92.3 inches (2,345 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ayer Hitam

Ayer Hitam is a small city in Malaysia (Johor) with a population of 6,745. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.

Ayer Hitam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 92.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Malaysia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area862.6 sq mi (2,234.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates1.9150°N, 103.1808°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.3"
143% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 10.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 23, 2025.

Aug 23, 2025 13 km ESE of Segamat, Malaysia M4.0 68 km
May 25, 2008 68 km SSW of Batu Pahat, Malaysia M3.8 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2001 Vamei Category 1 143 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 5.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in Wettest
May 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 5.1 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
September 80°F (26°C) 7.1 in
October 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in

Ayer Hitam has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (5.1").

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Schools in Ayer Hitam

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMK Seri Lalang
SK Ayer Hitam
Sekolah Kebangsaan Kota Dalam
SMK Datuk Menteri
SMK Suria Perdana
SJK (C) Malayan
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Radio Stations near Ayer Hitam

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SkyChatzFM mixed MP3 64 kbps

Libraries in Ayer Hitam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kluang Library0.0
Perpustakaan Za'ba0.0
Tunku Tun Aminah Library - UTHM0.0
Tunku Tun Aminah Library - UTHM0.0

Farmers Markets in Ayer Hitam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ICON MART(BP)SDN.BHD.
Kompleks Niaga Tongkang Pecah
Night Market Taman Bukit Perdana
Pasar Awam Ayer Hitam
Pasar Awam Parit Raja
Pasar Awam Senggarang
Pasar Awam Simpang Renggam
Pasar Nelayan Koris Batu Pahat
Pasaran Lai Lai 来来鱼菜市场
Que Teck Hin Bean Curb/Tauhu

Restaurants in Ayer Hitam

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ding Quan (Dim Sum)

Cafes in Ayer Hitam

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tealive

Bus Stations in Ayer Hitam

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petronas Ayer Hitam (express bus pick-up)

Gas Stations in Ayer Hitam

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BHPetrol
BHPetrol
Caltex
Petron
Petronas
Petronas
Petronas
Petronas
Petronas
Shell
Shell

Banks in Ayer Hitam

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Affin Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Ayer Hitam

TeamLeagueDivision
Stadium Kluang

Ski Resorts Near Ayer Hitam

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Snow City 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ayer Hitam

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Senai International AirportJHBLarge Airport
Kluang AirportMedium Airport
Paya Lebar Air BaseQPGMedium Airport
Seletar AirportXSPMedium Airport
Sembawang Air BaseMedium Airport
Tengah Air BaseTGAMedium Airport
Batu Pahat AirstripSmall Airport
Labis AirportSmall Airport
Lim Chu Kang Road (Tengah Highway Strip)Small Airport
Mersing AirportMEPSmall Airport
Muar / Bakri AirportSmall Airport
Murai AirfieldSmall Airport
Pulau Sudong Military AirstripSmall Airport
Segamat AirportSmall Airport
Sungai Tekai AirportGTKSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ayer Hitam

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik 1 Malaysia
Klinik Mesra Kluang
Klinik Penawar
Poliklinik Intan

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ayer Hitam

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid Institut Veterinar
Masjid Jamek Felda Air Hitam
Masjid Jamek Felda Air Hitam
Masjid Parit Sonto
Surau
Surau Sentosa

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Area
118.0 km² (45.5 mi²)
Postal Code
71250

🇲🇾 About Malaysia

Capital Kuala Lumpur
Population 31,528,585
Area 329,750 km²
GDP (USD) $399,949,418,753
GDP per capita $11,386
HDI 0.807
Life expectancy 76.7 years
Internet users 97.7%
Urban population 76.4%
Currency MYR (Ringgit)
Languages English, Malay
Calling code +60
TLD .my
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ayer Hitam

What is the population of Ayer Hitam?

Ayer Hitam has a population of 6,745 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 862.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ayer Hitam?

Ayer Hitam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.3 inches.

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