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Batu Niah, Malaysia

Sarawak · Malaysia

Batu Niah is a small town in Sarawak, Malaysia with a population of 1,000. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,000 Population 1/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
127.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuching Timezone

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About Batu Niah

Batu Niah is a small town in Miri Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. It is located at 3°48'0" N, 113°45'0" E on the island of Borneo.

People

Population1,000
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain127.4 in/yr
Sunny Days112/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population1,000
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates3.8000°, 113.7500°
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvinceSarawak
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation127.4 inches (3,236 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Batu Niah

Batu Niah is a small town in Malaysia (Sarawak) with a population of 1,000. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 127.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuching.

Batu Niah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 112 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 127.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Malaysia avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days112 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area1,681.8 sq mi (4,355.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates3.8000°N, 113.7500°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 127.4"
235% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 14.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 8.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 19, 2005.

May 1, 2004 78 km SSW of Marudi, Malaysia M5.2 30 km
Apr 19, 2005 90 km SSW of Marudi, Malaysia M4.2 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 13.5 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 14.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 14.6 in Wettest

Batu Niah has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 127.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.6") and March the driest (8.2").

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Schools in Batu Niah

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sekolah Sungai Tangap
SMK Subis
SJK (C) Chee Mung
SK Batu Niah
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Radio Stations near Batu Niah

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Batu Niah

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Niah Cave Hotel
Niah Cave Inn

Restaurants in Batu Niah

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Drinks - Food

Cafes in Batu Niah

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sharetea

Bus Stations in Batu Niah

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MY #1549436776
MY #1549436777

Gas Stations in Batu Niah

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petronas Batu Niah
Shell
Shell Simpang Niah

Airports Near Batu Niah

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bintulu AirportBTUMedium Airport
Marudi AirportMURMedium Airport
Miri AirportMYYMedium Airport
Long Lama AirportSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Batu Niah

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
The Archaeological Heritage of Niah National Park’s Caves ComplexCultural2024

Churches & Religious Organizations in Batu Niah

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pondok Datuk

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuching

🇲🇾 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Batu Niah

The Archaeological Heritage of Niah National Park’s Caves Complex
Cultural · inscribed 2024
This complex of colossal, interconnected caverns is located near the west coast of Borneo Island at the centre of Niah National Park. It contains the longest known records of human interaction with rainforest, spanning at least 50,000 years, from the Pleistoce...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Batu Niah

What is the population of Batu Niah?

Batu Niah has a population of 1,000 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,681.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Batu Niah?

Batu Niah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 112 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 127.4 inches.

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