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Jitra, Malaysia
Kedah · Malaysia
Jitra is a mid-size city in Kedah, Malaysia with a population of 63,489. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Jitra
Jitra is a town and a mukim in Kubang Pasu District, in northern Kedah, Malaysia. It is the seat for the district. Jitra is the fourth-largest town in Kedah after Alor Setar, Sungai Petani and Kulim.
People
Climate
| Population | 63,489 |
| Population Density | 201 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.2681°, 100.4217° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Country | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| State / Province | Kedah |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.9 inches (2,003 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Jitra
Jitra is a mid-size city in Malaysia (Kedah) with a population of 63,489. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
Climate in Jitra
Jitra has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.7°C), the coldest is Dec (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2534 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above Malaysia avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 316.6 sq mi (819.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.2681°N, 100.4217°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Jitra has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 78.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (1.2").
Colleges & Universities in Jitra
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akademi Binaan Negara Wilayah Utara | College | — | — |
| Dewan Kuliah Gugusan 4 (DKG4) | College | — | — |
| Kolej Pertanian Malaysia | College | — | — |
| School of Computing | University | — | — |
| Universiti Utara Malaysia | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Jitra
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Malau | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seri Mahawangsa | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pulau Nyior | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Nyior | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Paya Kamunting | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Jitra Ⅱ | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Telok Malek | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Tunjang | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Hwa Min | — | — | — | — |
| Maktab Rendah Sains MARA Kubang Pasu | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Jitra III | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Paya Kemunting | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Paya Kemunting | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Jitra | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Jitra | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Baru Darulaman | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Jitra
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Jitra
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kedah Darul Aman State Museum | ||||
| Muzium Kota Kuala Kedah | ||||
| Pusat Sains Negara Cawangan Wilayah Utara | ||||
| The Paddy Museum | ||||
| The Royal Museum | ||||
| The Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Gallery | ||||
| UUM Management Museum |
Libraries in Jitra
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Digital Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kedah Digital Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kedah State Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Negeri Perlis | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Awam Jitra | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Dato Jaafar Hassan | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Dato' Jaafar Hassan Extension | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Al-Khairiah | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kampung Balik Bukit | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kampung Banggol | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kampung Kelubi | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kampung Lampan | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kampung Padang Durian | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kampung Tebengau | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kampung Tebengau | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Masjid Kampung Bukit | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Kolej Matrikulasi Kedah | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Pekan Arau | 0.0 | |||||
| Sultan Abdul Halim Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sultan Abdul Halim Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sultanah Bahiyah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Universiti Malaysia Perlis Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Jitra
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dataran Penjaja Jerlun | |||||
| Fish market near Kubang Rotan weir | |||||
| Kepala Batas Night Market | |||||
| Night market | |||||
| Pasar Awam Kuala Nerang | |||||
| Pasar Ayer Hitam | |||||
| Pasar Besar Alor Setar | |||||
| Pasar Besar PJ II | |||||
| Pasar Besar Sena | |||||
| Pasar Borong Kangar | |||||
| Pasar Kampung Berjaya | |||||
| Pasar Karat TTS | |||||
| Pasar Kodiang | |||||
| Pasar malam | |||||
| Pasar Pekan Langgar | |||||
| Pasar Sehari Balai Baru | |||||
| Pasar Simpang Kuala | |||||
| Pasar Telok Wanjah | |||||
| Pekan Nat | |||||
| Tapak Pasar Langgar | |||||
| Tapak Pasar Malam Jalan Sultan Badlishah | |||||
| Tapak Penjaja Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra | |||||
| Uptown |
Hotels in Jitra
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Jitra
43 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Jitra
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Jitra
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Jitra
14 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Jitra
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Jitra
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Jitra
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Jitra
13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Jitra
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Jitra
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Jitra
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Jitra
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hat Yai International Airport | HDY | Large Airport |
| Langkawi International Airport | LGK | Large Airport |
| Betong International Airport | BTZ | Medium Airport |
| Pattani Airport | PAN | Medium Airport |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport | AOR | Medium Airport |
| Khoun Khan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Old Betong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pengkalan Hulu Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Jitra
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| POS Malaysia |
Treatment Centers in Jitra
43 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Klinik (Puan) Dr Ganga | ||
| Klinik Ali | ||
| Klinik Bersatu | ||
| Klinik Ch'ng | ||
| Klinik CT Lee | ||
| Klinik Darulaman | ||
| Klinik Doktor Pakar Hamdi | ||
| Klinik Dr Cheng | ||
| Klinik Dr Fauzi (Cawangan Kuala Kedah) | ||
| Klinik Dr Mohammad | ||
| Klinik Dr Noriah (Cawangan Alor Star) | ||
| Klinik Dr Ooi | ||
| Klinik Dr. Fauzi | ||
| Klinik Faisal Hamdi | ||
| Klinik Haji Ayaz | ||
| Klinik Kesihatan UTC | ||
| Klinik Komuniti Alor Mengkudu | ||
| Klinik Komuniti Kuala Kedah | ||
| Klinik Lee | ||
| Klinik Lim Chin Chong | ||
| Klinik Metrocare | ||
| Klinik Mico | ||
| Klinik Muhibbah | ||
| Klinik Ong Beng Liang | ||
| Klinik Selvam | ||
| Klinik Soma | ||
| Klinik Wan Zohdi Sdn Bhd | ||
| Klinik Yeoh Chin Eng | ||
| Maha Klinik | ||
| Mediklinik Ehsan | ||
| Mediklinik Rakyat | ||
| O2 Clinic | ||
| Poliklinik Anak Bukit (Dr Farina binti Haji Basir) | ||
| Poliklinik Dr Azhar dan Rakan-Rakan | ||
| Poliklinik Dr.Azhar Dan Rakan-Rakan | ||
| Poliklinik Hidayah | ||
| Poliklinik Hidayah | ||
| Poliklinik Kuala | ||
| Poliklinik Mahkota | ||
| Poliklinik Mutiara | ||
| Poliklinik Putra | ||
| Poliklinik Tanjung | ||
| Remedic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jitra
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Erawan Temple | |
| Masjid Abu Ubaidah Binjal | |
| Masjid Al-A'la | |
| Masjid Al-Fateh Tanjung Pauh | |
| Masjid Al-Muhsinin Darulaman Heights | |
| Masjid Al-Muttaqin | |
| Masjid India Muslim Sheikh Abdul Jalil WA | |
| Masjid Jahra | |
| Masjid Kariah Gelong | |
| Masjid Kariah Pulau Ketam | |
| Masjid Malau | |
| Masjid Sharifah Fatimah | |
| Surau | |
| Surau | |
| Surau | |
| Surau Al Falah | |
| Surau Kampung Kubu | |
| Surau Kampung Malau | |
| Surau Nurul Iman | |
| Surau Nurus Solihin |
Quick Facts
Around Jitra
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Jitra
42 places within 15 km
- • Gua Terus
- • Gua Terus
- • Bukit Alor
- • Bukit Asam
- • Bukit Batu Puteh
- • Bukit Berapit
- • Bukit Bertam
- + 34 more
- • Istana Tunku Kudin
🇲🇾 About Malaysia
Frequently Asked Questions About Jitra
What is the population of Jitra?
Jitra has a population of 63,489 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 201 people per square mile, spread across 316.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jitra?
Jitra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.9 inches.