George Town, Malaysia
Penang · Malaysia
George Town is a large city in Penang, Malaysia with a population of 158,336. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About George Town
George Town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. It is the core city of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 2.84 million and the second largest metropolitan economy in the country. The city proper spans an area of 306 km2 (118 sq mi) encompassing Penang Island and surrounding islets, and had a population of 794,313 as of 2020.
People
Climate
| Population | 158,336 |
| Population Density | 1,341 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.4112°, 100.3354° |
| 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 George Town
George Town is a large city in Malaysia (Penang) with a population of 158,336. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 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 George Town
George Town 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 | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 42.2 sq mi (109.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.4112°N, 100.3354°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 |
George Town 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 George Town
39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Eng Chuan | - | - | - | - |
| Penang Japanese School | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Sum Min | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah kanak-kanak terencat akal | - | - | - | - |
| St Christopher's International Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| SJK (T) Ramathasar | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Padang Polo | - | - | - | - |
| SK Sri Tanjung | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Shih Chung Pusat | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Union | - | - | - | - |
| Convent Datuk Keramat | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Tan Sri P. Ramlee | - | - | - | - |
| Hu Yew Seah School | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Francis Light | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Dato Keramat | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Menengah Agama Tarbiah Islamiah (SABK) | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Tong Sian | - | - | - | - |
| Methodist Girls' School | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Westlands | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Perempuan Al Mashoor | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Convent Datuk Keramat | - | - | - | - |
| Hu Yew Seah Girls School | - | - | - | - |
| Nazlina Cooking Class | - | - | - | - |
| Universal Hua Xia International School | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Perempuan Island | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Li Tek ‘B’ | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Li Tek Cawangan | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Li Tek A | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Hu Yew Seah | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Convent Datuk Keramat | - | - | - | - |
| RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus | - | - | - | - |
| Wellesley Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Convent Light Street | - | - | - | - |
| St Xavier's Institution | - | - | - | - |
| St George's Girls' School | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tunku Puan Habsah | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Jalan Residensi | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan & Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Hutchings | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Li Tek | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near George Town
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in George Town
| 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 George Town
| 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 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 George Town
| 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 | |||||
| Fishmart | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| nightmarket | |||||
| 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 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 George Town
146 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in George Town
300 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in George Town
200 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in George Town
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in George Town
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in George Town
19 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in George Town
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in George Town
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in George Town
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in George Town
36 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in George Town
7 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in George Town
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in George Town
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Penang City Stadium |
Airports Near George Town
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 George Town
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cawangan Serahan Tanjung & Mutiara | |
| KOMTAR Post Office | |
| Pejabat Pos Dato Keramat | |
| Pos Malaysia | |
| Poslaju |
Treatment Centers in George Town
20 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 | ||
| Klinik Seraya | ||
| Poliklinik Dr Akram | ||
| Poliklinik Dr Azhar dan Rakan-Rakan | ||
| Poliklinik Dr Azhar dan Rakan-rakan | ||
| Poliklinik Perubatan | ||
| Pusat Pemulihan Penagihan Narkotik Bukit Mertajam | ||
| Pusat Pemulihan Penagihan Narkotik Kampung Selamat | ||
| Qi Gong Rehabilitation Center |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near George Town
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca | Cultural | 2008 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in George Town
104 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Acheen Street Mosque | |
| Al-Munauwar Jamek Mosque | |
| Albukhary Mosque | |
| Buddhist temple | |
| Buppharam Buddhist Temple | |
| Burmah Road Gospel Hall (Chinese Speaking Assembly) | |
| Burmah Road Gospel Hall (English Speaking Assembly) | |
| Cantonese Methodist Church | |
| Catholic Diocese Of Penang | |
| Central Christian Church of Malaysia (Penang) | |
| Chong San Wooi Koon | |
| Chung Keng Kwee Ancestral Temple | |
| Church Of Our Lady Sorrow | |
| Church Of Saint Francis Xavier | |
| Church of the Assumption | |
| City Light Penang | |
| Cross & Crown Church Penang | |
| Dato Koyah Shrine | |
| Dhammikarama Burmese Temple | |
| Eng Chuan Tong Tan Kongsi |
Explore Near George Town
Quick Facts
Around George Town
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near George Town
105 places within 15 km
- • Tapak Arkeologi A
- • Tapak Arkeologi B
- • Cat Beach
- • Miami Beach
- • Moonlight Bay
- • Pantai Batu Feringgi
- • Pantai Bersih
- + 5 more
- • Kediaman Pegawai Daerah Daerah Barat Daya
- • Art & Garden
- • 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
- • Fortress Hill
- • Heaven Hill
- + 21 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About George Town
What is the population of George Town?
George Town has a population of 158,336 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 1,341 people per square mile, spread across 42.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in George Town?
George Town 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.
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