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Gua Musang, Malaysia
Kelantan · Malaysia
Gua Musang is a small city in Kelantan, Malaysia with a population of 19,731. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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About Gua Musang
Gua Musang is a town, district and parliamentary constituency in southern Kelantan, Malaysia. It is the largest district in Kelantan. Gua Musang is administered by the Gua Musang District Council. Gua Musang district is bordered by the state of Pahang to the south, Terengganu to the east, Perak to the west and the Kelantanese districts of Kuala Krai and Jeli to the north. It is a small railway town about 140 km south of state capital Kota Bharu. Gua Musang is represented by Mohd Azizi Abu Naim in the Dewan Rakyat. The town lies on the KTM East Coast Line, from Tumpat, near the border with Thailand, to Gemas, Negeri Sembilan. Gua Musang also famous because of Malay horror film Pontianak Dari Gua Musang.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,731 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.8844°, 101.9686° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Country | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| State / Province | Kelantan |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 99.2 inches (2,519 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gua Musang
Gua Musang is a small city in Malaysia (Kelantan) with a population of 19,731. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
Climate in Gua Musang
Gua Musang has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is May (25.7°C), the coldest is Jan (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 3083 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above Malaysia avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 156 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 3,518.3 sq mi (9,112.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.8844°N, 101.9686°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
Gua Musang has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 99.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (3.6").
Schools in Gua Musang
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJK (C) Gua Musang | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Gua Musang | — | — | — | — |
| SMA Maahad Muhammadi | — | — | — | — |
| SMK Tengku Indra Petra | — | — | — | — |
| SK Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra | — | — | — | — |
| SMK Tengku Indra Petra 2 | — | — | — | — |
| SK Sri Wangi | — | — | — | — |
| SK Sri Wangi 2 | — | — | — | — |
| SMS Gua Musang | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gua Musang
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Gua Musang
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gua Musang Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gua Musang
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gua Musang Central Market |
Hotels in Gua Musang
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gua Musang
21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gua Musang
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gua Musang
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gua Musang
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gua Musang
9 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gua Musang
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gua Musang
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gua Musang
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Gua Musang
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Gua Musang
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Gua Musang
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Highlands Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kuala Kerai Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sungai Tiang Airport | SXT | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gua Musang
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| J&T Express | |
| Pos Malaysia |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gua Musang
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Masjid At-Taqwa | |
| Masjid Mukim Ladang Sungai Terah | |
| Masjid Mutiara | |
| Masjid Perpaduan Gua Musang | |
| Masjid Tengku Muhammad Fa-iz Petra | |
| Razaleigh Mosque | |
| Surau Ismail |
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What is the population of Gua Musang?
Gua Musang has a population of 19,731 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 3,518.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gua Musang?
Gua Musang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.2 inches.