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Bintulu, Malaysia
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Bintulu is a large city in Sarawak, Malaysia with a population of 151,617. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Bintulu
Bintulu is a coastal town on the island of Borneo in the central region of Sarawak, Malaysia. Bintulu is located 610 kilometres northeast of Kuching, 216 kilometres northeast of Sibu, and 200 kilometres southwest of Miri. With a population of 114,058 as of 2010, Bintulu is the capital of the Bintulu District, Bintulu Division of Sarawak, Malaysia.
People
Climate
| Population | 151,617 |
| Population Density | 477 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.1667°, 113.0333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
| Country | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| State / Province | Sarawak |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 130.7 inches (3,320 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bintulu
Bintulu is a large city in Malaysia (Sarawak) with a population of 151,617. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 130.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuching.
Climate in Bintulu
Bintulu has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (26.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 3889 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above Malaysia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 110 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 318.0 sq mi (823.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.1667°N, 113.0333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 13.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
Bintulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 130.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.8") and March the driest (8.5").
Colleges & Universities in Bintulu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolej Vokasional Bintulu | College | — | — |
| University of Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus | University | — | — |
Schools in Bintulu
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRB Chung Hua 2 | — | — | — | — |
| SK Kidurong No. 2 | — | — | — | — |
| SK Kidurong No. 1 | — | — | — | — |
| SMK Kidurong | — | — | — | — |
| SMK Bandar Bintulu | — | — | — | — |
| SK Agama Bintulu | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Assyakirin | — | — | — | — |
| Kai Dee Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| SMK Baru Bintulu | — | — | — | — |
| SJKC siong boon | — | — | — | — |
| SK & SMK bintulu | — | — | — | — |
| SMK Kemena | — | — | — | — |
| SK. St. Anthony, Bintulu | — | — | — | — |
| SK Bintulu | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Orang Kaya Mohammad | — | — | — | — |
| SJK(C) Chung Hua Bintulu | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bintulu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Bintulu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perpustakaan Awam BDA | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bintulu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bintulu Night Market | |||||
| open air stall | |||||
| Pasar Tamu Baru BDA (Lembaga Kemajuan Bintulu) | |||||
| Pasar Utama Bintulu | |||||
| Tamu Bintulu |
Hotels in Bintulu
42 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bintulu
24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bintulu
21 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bintulu
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Bintulu
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bintulu
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bintulu
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bintulu
16 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bintulu
13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bintulu
11 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bintulu
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bintulu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bintulu
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bintulu Airport | BTU | Medium Airport |
| Belaga Airport | BLG | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bintulu
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| POS MALAYSIA | |
| Pos Mini Abang Galau | |
| Skynet Worldwide |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bintulu
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assyakirin Mosque | |
| Calvary Baptist Church | |
| Chinese Temple | |
| Emmanuel Methodist Church | |
| Masjid At-Taqwa RPR Sebiew Bintulu | |
| Masjid Darul Makmur | |
| Methodist Church | |
| seaside mosque | |
| Sebiew Methodist Church | |
| Stella Maris Catholic Church | |
| The Church of God of Bintulu | |
| Tokong Tua Pek Kong |
Quick Facts
Around Bintulu
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bintulu
4 places within 15 km
- • Pantai Mardhiah
- • Pantai Tanjong Batu
- • BTU metrology
- • Tumbina Bintulu
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What is the population of Bintulu?
Bintulu has a population of 151,617 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 477 people per square mile, spread across 318.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bintulu?
Bintulu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 110 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 130.7 inches.