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Igan, Malaysia

Sarawak · Malaysia

Igan is a small town in Sarawak, Malaysia with a population of 2,989. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,989 Population 6/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
133.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuching Timezone

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About Igan

Igan is a village and a subdistrict in Matu District, Mukah Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. It is situated near the mouth of Igan River with the South China Sea. Igan is about 50 kilometres to the west of Mukah, the division's administrative town, where as the nearest town is Oya with a distance of about 23 kilometres. Igan is a type of fish that can only find around the village.

People

Population2,989
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain133.2 in/yr
Sunny Days122/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population2,989
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates2.8228°, 111.7079°
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvinceSarawak
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation133.2 inches (3,384 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Igan

Igan is a small town in Malaysia (Sarawak) with a population of 2,989. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 133.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuching.

Igan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 133.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Malaysia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days122 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area510.4 sq mi (1,321.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates2.8228°N, 111.7079°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 133.2"
251% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 20.59"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 19, 1994.

Feb 12, 1994 57 km NNW of Kapit, Malaysia M5.3 123 km
Feb 19, 1994 63 km NNW of Kapit, Malaysia M4.7 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 20.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 15.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 80°F (26°C) 10.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 17.6 in

Igan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 133.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.6") and July the driest (6.4").

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Airports Near Igan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mukah AirportMKMMedium Airport
Sibu AirportSBWMedium Airport
Tanjung Manis AirportTGCSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuching

🇲🇾 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 Igan

What is the population of Igan?

Igan has a population of 2,989 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 510.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Igan?

Igan 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 80°F in July. The area receives 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 133.2 inches.

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