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Bekenu, Malaysia

Sarawak · Malaysia

Bekenu is a small town in Sarawak, Malaysia with a population of 1,113. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

1,113 Population 1/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
123.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuching Timezone

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About Bekenu

Bekenu

Bekenu is a small fishing town near Miri, in Sarawak, Malaysia. Bekenu bazaar is the capital of the Sibuti subdistrict, Subis district, Miri Division.

People

Population1,113
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain123.5 in/yr
Sunny Days119/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population1,113
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates4.0539°, 113.8441°
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvinceSarawak
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation123.5 inches (3,138 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bekenu

Bekenu is a small town in Malaysia (Sarawak) with a population of 1,113. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 123.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuching.

Climate in Bekenu

Bekenu has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.1°C), the coldest is Jan (27.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2807 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.1°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.5° 298.8
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.5° 155.2
Mar 27.5°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.1° 163.5
Apr 28°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.6° 171.0
May 28.1°C / 83°F 24.4° / 31.8° 207.6
Jun 27.9°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.7° 205.9
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.4° 194.9
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.6° 229.0
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.4° 215.8
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 23.9° / 31° 304.2
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24° / 30.9° 292.3
Dec 27.3°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.7° 368.4
Bekenu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 119 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 123.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above Malaysia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days119 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area1,681.8 sq mi (4,355.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates4.0539°N, 113.8441°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 123.5"
225% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 14.21"
Driest Month (Mar) 7.68"

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 52 km
Apr 19, 2005 90 km SSW of Marudi, Malaysia M4.2 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 13.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
March 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 13.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 14.2 in Wettest

Bekenu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 123.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.2") and March the driest (7.7").

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Schools in Bekenu

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMK Bekenu
SJK(C) Chung Hua, Sibuti
SK Bekenu
SK Kampung Anggus
SK Tawakal Satap
SK Keluru Tengah Bekenu
SK Kampung Selanyau
SK Kampung Subak
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Radio Stations near Bekenu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Bekenu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Tamu Baru Bekenu
Pasar Tamu Simpang Bekenu
Tamu

Restaurants in Bekenu

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Shahmey Cafe
Bekenu Home Cafe
Blue Angel Cafe
Dhy Little Kitchen
Esplanade Cafe
Fihaya Cafe
Kafe Ku
Miramin Mini Cafe
Nur Hidayah Cafe
Restaurant Yone & Catering
Restoran Singgah Sebentar
Shema Cafe
Sing Chiong Restaurant
Sing Coffee Shop
Singgah Taggal
Suyan Nasi Kukus
Warong Tanjung Bungai
You Corner Cafe

Cafes in Bekenu

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sharetea

Clinics in Bekenu

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Klinik Kesihatan Bekenu
Klinik Kesihatan Tun Abang Haji Openg
Klinik Steven Ngo

Gas Stations in Bekenu

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petronas
Petronas Bekenu
Shell Bekenu

Shopping Malls in Bekenu

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MDS Mall

Airports Near Bekenu

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marudi AirportMURMedium Airport
Miri AirportMYYMedium Airport
Anduki AirportSmall Airport
Long Lama AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bekenu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pejabat Pos Bekenu

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bekenu

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid Al-Muttaqin
Surau Al-Muhajirin
Surau Al-Munawwarah
Surau Darul Iman
Surau Darul Iman (est. 1981)
Surau Darul Reduan
Surau SK Bekanu

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuching
Elevation
10 m (33 ft)

🇲🇾 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 Bekenu

What is the population of Bekenu?

Bekenu has a population of 1,113 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 Bekenu?

Bekenu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 119 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 123.5 inches.

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