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Butterworth is a large city in Penang, Malaysia with a population of 107,591. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Butterworth
Butterworth is the city centre of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. It lies about 3 km (1.9 mi) east of George Town, the capital city of Penang, across the Penang Strait. As of 2020, Butterworth had a total population of 80,378 residents.
People
Climate
| Population | 107,591 |
| Population Density | 19,076 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.3991°, 100.3638° |
| 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 Butterworth
Butterworth is a large city in Malaysia (Penang) with a population of 107,591. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 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 Butterworth
Butterworth 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 | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 19,076/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.3991°N, 100.3638°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in |
Butterworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 100.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.6") and February the driest (3.8").
Schools in Butterworth
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Maths Academy | — | — | — | — |
| SK Sungai Nyior | — | — | — | — |
| SK Convent | — | — | — | — |
| SK St Mark (M) | — | — | — | — |
| SJK (C) Chung Hwa 1 | — | — | — | — |
| SK Bagan Tuan Kechil | — | — | — | — |
| SJK (C) Chung Hwa Pusat | — | — | — | — |
| SMK Kampung Kastam | — | — | — | — |
| SJK (T) Mak Mandin | — | — | — | — |
| SMK Mak Mandin | — | — | — | — |
| SJK (C) Mak Mandin | — | — | — | — |
| SJK (C) Kwang Hwa, Butterworth | — | — | — | — |
| SJK(C) Chung Hwa 2 | — | — | — | — |
| SMK Convent Butterworth | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Butterworth
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Butterworth
| 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 Butterworth
| 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 | |||||
| Kulim 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 Bandar Baharu | 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 Butterworth
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agro Bazaar | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Jalan Tengah Serdang | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Kulim Mall | |||||
| Little Penang Antique street market | |||||
| Little Penang Antique street market | |||||
| Lunas Market | |||||
| Macallum Street Ghaut Night Market | |||||
| Macallum Street Ghaut Night Market | |||||
| MINAT SUPERMARKET | |||||
| 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 Junjong | |||||
| Pasar Awam Kilang Lama | |||||
| Pasar Awam Kulim | |||||
| Pasar Awam Padang Serai | |||||
| Pasar Awam Penaga | |||||
| Pasar Awam Perkampungan Juru | |||||
| Pasar Awam Serdang | |||||
| 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 Butterworth
14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Butterworth
71 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Butterworth
14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Butterworth
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Butterworth
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Butterworth
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Butterworth
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Butterworth
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Butterworth
16 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Butterworth
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Penang City Stadium |
Airports Near Butterworth
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 Butterworth
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mak Mandin Pos Office | |
| Pos Malaysia |
Treatment Centers in Butterworth
18 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 Dr Shema | ||
| 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 Butterworth
29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethany Assembly of God | |
| Butterworth Floating Mosque | |
| Butterworth Nine Emperor Gods Temple | |
| Butterworth Tian Gong Tan | |
| Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary | |
| Dewan Persatuan Tan Si Eng | |
| Gereja Methodist Wesley | |
| Guan Yin Temple | |
| Gurdwara Sahid Butterworth | |
| Hock Teik Soo | |
| Hong San Than | |
| Hope Assembly | |
| Masjid Abdul Kadir | |
| Masjid Jamek Bagan Dalam | |
| Masjid Jamek Kubang Buaya | |
| Masjid Jamek Telaga Air | |
| Meriam Timbul Temple | |
| Persatuan Penganut Dewa Sri Maha Muniswarar Dewi Maha Anggala Paramesvary | |
| Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple | |
| Sri Sithi Vinayagar |
Quick Facts
Around Butterworth
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Butterworth
106 places within 15 km
- • Aiz Aquarium
- • Tapak Arkeologi A
- • Tapak Arkeologi B
- • Miami Beach
- • Moonlight Bay
- • Pantai Bersih
- • Pantai Miami
- • Pantai Tanjung Tokong
- + 1 more
- • Jeff’s Art Deco
- • Penang State Art Gallery
- • Unique Penang Art Gallery
- • Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse
- • Bukit Bakar Arang
- • Bukit Balik Pulau
- • Bukit Batu Ferringhi
- • Bukit Batu Itam
- • Bukit Batu Lanchang
- + 55 more
- • Relau Villa
- • Anjung Indah
- • Astro Rock View Point
- • Big Rock
- • Bukit Mertajam Viewing Point
- • F3
- + 27 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Butterworth
What is the population of Butterworth?
Butterworth has a population of 107,591 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 19,076 people per square mile, spread across 5.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Butterworth?
Butterworth 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.