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Ayer Itam, Malaysia
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Ayer Itam is a small city in Penang, Malaysia with a population of 16,974. Elevation: 387 ft (118 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ayer Itam
Ayer Itam is a suburb of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Nested within the central valleys of Penang Island, it is located approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) southwest of the city centre.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,974 |
| Population Density | 270 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.4016°, 100.2782° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Country | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| State / Province | Penang |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 167.7 inches (4,259 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ayer Itam
Ayer Itam is a small city in Malaysia (Penang) with a population of 16,974. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet (118 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 167.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
Climate in Ayer Itam
Ayer Itam has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.8°C), the coldest is Oct (27.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2341 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Malaysia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 63.0 sq mi (163.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.4016°N, 100.2782°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in |
Ayer Itam has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 104.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.6") and February the driest (3.6").
Schools in Ayer Itam
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Ayer Itam | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Padang Tembak | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Sin Kang | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Aman | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Rajaji | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Kong Min Pusat | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Menengah Teknik Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Kong Min Cawangan Satu | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Kong Min Cawangan Kedua | - | - | - | - |
| Penang Hill East Vipassana Meditation Center | - | - | - | - |
| Union High School | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Ramakrishna | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan St. Xavier | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Shang Wu | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Chung Hwa Confucian | - | - | - | - |
| Chung Ling High School | - | - | - | - |
| Chung Ling (Private) High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ayer Itam
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Ayer Itam
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antique shop | ||||
| Antique shop | ||||
| Asia Camera Museum | ||||
| Asia Camera Museum | ||||
| Asia Comic Cultural Museum | ||||
| Asia Comic Cultural Museum | ||||
| Automotive Gallery | ||||
| Automotive Gallery | ||||
| B01 Muzium & Galeri Tengku Fauziah | ||||
| B01 Muzium & Galeri Tengku Fauziah | ||||
| Batik Painting Museum Penang | ||||
| Batik Painting Museum Penang | ||||
| Camera Museum | ||||
| Camera Museum | ||||
| Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion | ||||
| Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion | ||||
| Colonial Penang Museum | ||||
| Colonial Penang Museum | ||||
| Dark Mansion - 3D Glow In The Dark Museum | ||||
| Dark Mansion - 3D Glow In The Dark Museum | ||||
| Forestry Museum | ||||
| Ghost Museum | ||||
| Ghost Museum | ||||
| House of Yeap Chor Ee | ||||
| House of Yeap Chor Ee | ||||
| i-box Glass Museum Penang | ||||
| i-box Glass Museum Penang | ||||
| Indian Heritage Museum | ||||
| Indian Heritage Museum | ||||
| P. Ramlee House | ||||
| P. Ramlee House | ||||
| Penang 3D Trick Art Museum | ||||
| Penang 3D Trick Art Museum | ||||
| Penang Bee Gallery | ||||
| Penang Bee Gallery | ||||
| Penang Diocesan Museum | ||||
| Penang Diocesan Museum | ||||
| Penang Ferry Museum | ||||
| Penang Ferry Museum | ||||
| Penang Heritage Gallery | ||||
| Penang Heritage Gallery | ||||
| Penang Hill Gallery @ Edgecliff | ||||
| Penang Hill Gallery @ Edgecliff | ||||
| Penang House of Music | ||||
| Penang House of Music | ||||
| Penang Islamic Museum | ||||
| Penang Islamic Museum | ||||
| Penang State Museum & Art Gallery (Branch) | ||||
| Penang State Museum & Art Gallery (Branch) | ||||
| Penang State Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Penang State Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Penang Toy Museum | ||||
| Penang War Museum | ||||
| PG Gold Museum | ||||
| PG Gold Museum | ||||
| Pinang Peranakan Mansion | ||||
| Rumah Kelahiran & Galeri P. Ramlee | ||||
| Rumah Kelahiran & Galeri P. Ramlee | ||||
| Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang | ||||
| Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang | ||||
| Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Center Penang | ||||
| Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Center Penang | ||||
| Tech Dome | ||||
| Tech Dome | ||||
| TeddyVille Museum | ||||
| Teochew Puppet and Opera | ||||
| Teochew Puppet and Opera | ||||
| The Owl Museum | ||||
| The Owl Museum | ||||
| Upside Down Museum | ||||
| Upside Down Museum | ||||
| Wonderfood Museum | ||||
| Wonderfood Museum | ||||
| 高渊历史文物馆 |
Libraries in Ayer Itam
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagan Ajam Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balik Pulau Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bayan Baru Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bayan Baru Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bukit Mertajam Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Butterworth Digital Library | 0.0 | |||||
| E41 Hamzah Sendut Library 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| G02 Hamzah Sendut Library 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| G02A Hamzah Sendut Library 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| George Town Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kepala Batas Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kutub Khanah Tunku | 0.0 | |||||
| Penang Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penang Digital Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penang Digital Library Phase 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Pulau Pinang | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Awam Cawangan Jawi | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Permatang Damar Laut | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Permatang Tinggi | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Permatang Tinggi | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Siber Ilmu | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Siber Ilmu Ekor Kucing | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Siber Ilmu Taman Jambu | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Digital Tasek Gelugor | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Machang Bubok | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Siber Ilmu AEON Bukit Mertajam | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Siber Ilmu AEON Bukit Mertajam | 0.0 | |||||
| Pusat Sumber Pendidikan Kesihatan | 0.0 | |||||
| Pusat Sumber Pendidikan Kesihatan | 0.0 | |||||
| Simpang Ampat Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Simpang Ampat Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| YCE Heritage Campus Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| YCE Heritage Campus Main Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ayer Itam
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Itam Market | |||||
| Anson Road Market | |||||
| Anson Road Market | |||||
| Bagan Ajam Public Market | |||||
| Batu Lanchang Market | |||||
| Batu Maung Foodies | |||||
| Bayan Baru Market | |||||
| Bayan Lepas Market | |||||
| Bazaar Ahad Midtown PERDA | |||||
| Berapit Public Market | |||||
| Campbell Street Market | |||||
| Cecil Street Market | |||||
| Chowrasta Market | |||||
| Dataran Pantai Queensbay | |||||
| Dataran Pantai Queensbay | |||||
| Dato Kramat Market | |||||
| Farlim Market | |||||
| Farlim Market | |||||
| Gerai Buah-Buahan Segar | |||||
| Gerai Pasar Malam Jalan Rozhan | |||||
| Gerai Penjaja Pasar Awam Taman Samagagah | |||||
| Greenlane Heights Market Food Court | |||||
| Hin Market | |||||
| Hin Market | |||||
| IKAN SEGAR JAWI | |||||
| Jelutong Market | |||||
| Jelutong Night Market | |||||
| Jelutong Night Market | |||||
| Jeti Lama Public Market | |||||
| Kampung Baru Public Market | |||||
| Kepala Batas Public Market | |||||
| Kompleks Makanan & Pasar Jalan Tengku | |||||
| Kompleks Makanan dan Pasar Lintang Macallum Dua | |||||
| Kompleks Pasar, Makanan dan Pusat Komuniti Pagar Buloh, Sungai Ara | |||||
| Kota Permai Market | |||||
| Kota Permai Market | |||||
| Kuantan Road Market | |||||
| Little Penang Antique street market | |||||
| Little Penang Antique street market | |||||
| Macallum Street Ghaut Night Market | |||||
| Macallum Street Ghaut Night Market | |||||
| morning market | |||||
| Mount Erskine Market | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Pasar & Kompleks Makanan Kampung Baru | |||||
| Pasar & Kompleks Makanan MBPP Jalan Rajawali | |||||
| Pasar & Kompleks Makanan Taman Terubong Jaya | |||||
| Pasar & Kompleks Makanan Teluk Kumbar Heights | |||||
| Pasar Awam | |||||
| Pasar Awam Apollo Jalan Bunga Raya | |||||
| Pasar Awam Penaga | |||||
| Pasar Awam Perkampungan Juru | |||||
| Pasar Awam Sri Bandar | |||||
| Pasar Awam Sri Uda | |||||
| Pasar Awam Taman Bukit Panchor | |||||
| Pasar Awam Taman Chai Leng | |||||
| Pasar Awam Taman Selamat | |||||
| Pasar Awam Taman Sri Rambai | |||||
| Pasar Awam Taman Tun Sardon | |||||
| Pasar Awam Tambun Indah | |||||
| Pasar Awam Tasek Gelugor | |||||
| Pasar Awam Valdor | |||||
| Pasar Balik Pulau | |||||
| Pasar Bisik | |||||
| Pasar Bisik | |||||
| Pasar Borong Ikan Pulau Pinang | |||||
| Pasar Borong Pulau Mutiara | |||||
| Pasar Borong Pulau Mutiara | |||||
| Pasar dan Kompleks Makanan Jalan Permai | |||||
| Pasar Desa Ria | |||||
| pasar malam (Night Market) | |||||
| Pasar Malam Cangkat Damai | |||||
| Pasar Nelayan Kampung Tepi Sungai | |||||
| Pasar Pagi Machang Bubuk | |||||
| Pasar Pemborong Ikan Bukit Mertajam | |||||
| Pasar Pulau Tikus | |||||
| Pasar Sungai Puyu | |||||
| Pasar Tani Masjid 'Ibadur Rahman | |||||
| Patani Road Market | |||||
| Patani Road Market | |||||
| Penang Bazaar | |||||
| Perak Road Market | |||||
| Permatang Tinggi Public Market | |||||
| Piccadilly Bazaar | |||||
| Rifle Range Market | |||||
| Ropewalk Bagan | |||||
| Seberang Perai Temporary Market | |||||
| Sin Tatt Garden Hawker Centre | |||||
| Sungai Bakap Market | |||||
| Super Tanker Wet Market | |||||
| Supermarket | |||||
| Taman Bagan Public Market | |||||
| Tanjung Bungah Market & Food Complex | |||||
| Tapak Pasar Malam Bertam | |||||
| Tapak Penjaja Statik Sementera Casa Anggun | |||||
| Tapak Penjaja Statik Sementera Casa Anggun | |||||
| Tapak Penjaja Statik Sementera Jalan Pantai Jerjak 13 | |||||
| Tapak Penjaja Statik Sementera Jalan Pantai Jerjak 13 | |||||
| Tapak Penjaja Taman Relau Jaya | |||||
| Teluk Bahang Market | |||||
| Uptown Bandar Perda | |||||
| Uptown Bandar Perda | |||||
| Uptown Queensbay RSM | |||||
| Uptown Queensbay RSM | |||||
| Van Praagh Night Market |
Hotels in Ayer Itam
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ayer Itam
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ayer Itam
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ayer Itam
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ayer Itam
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ayer Itam
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ayer Itam
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ayer Itam
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ayer Itam
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ayer Itam
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ayer Itam
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ayer Itam
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Penang City Stadium |
Airports Near Ayer Itam
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Penang International Airport | PEN | Large Airport |
| RMAF Butterworth Air Base | BWH | Medium Airport |
| Pengkalan Hulu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taiping (Tekah) Airport | TPG | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ayer Itam
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ayer Itam Post Office | |
| Rifle Range Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Ayer Itam
17 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ch'ng Medical Specialist Clinic | ||
| Joe Clinic | ||
| Klinic Dr Azhar | ||
| Klinic Dr Say | ||
| Klinic Pakar Perubatan Khoo | ||
| Klinik Bersatu | ||
| Klinik Bersatu | ||
| Klinik Cheng & Su | ||
| Klinik Cinta Sayang | ||
| Klinik Cinta Sayang | ||
| Klinik Komuniti Taman Ria Jaya | ||
| Poliklinik Dr Akram | ||
| Poliklinik Dr Azhar dan Rakan-Rakan | ||
| Poliklinik Perubatan | ||
| Pusat Pemulihan Penagihan Narkotik Bukit Mertajam | ||
| Pusat Pemulihan Penagihan Narkotik Kampung Selamat | ||
| Qi Gong Rehabilitation Center |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ayer Itam
35 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bat's Cave Temple | |
| Buddhist Light Vihara (Buddhist Centre) | |
| Buddhist stupas | |
| Chinese Methodist Church Ayer Itam Penang | |
| FGA Ceentre | |
| Gereja Katolik Risen Christ | |
| Heong Giam Si Temple | |
| Hock Teck Tong Tua Pek Kong temple | |
| Hock Teik Soo | |
| Kampung Baru Mosque | |
| Kek Lok Si Temple | |
| Kuan Im Kok Temple | |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor Church | |
| Masjid Jamek Paya Terubong | |
| Masjid Jamik Al-Qadrie Ayer Itam | |
| Penang State Mosque | |
| Pentecostal Church | |
| Po Lin | |
| Poh Hua Tong Temple | |
| Reservoir Garden Baptist Church |
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What is the population of Ayer Itam?
Ayer Itam has a population of 16,974 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 270 people per square mile, spread across 63.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ayer Itam?
Ayer Itam 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 81°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 167.7 inches.