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Kampong Ayer, Brunei

Brunei-Muara District · Brunei

Kampong Ayer is a small city in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei with a population of 10,250. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

10,250 Population 194/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
146.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pontianak Timezone

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About Kampong Ayer

Kampong Ayer

Kampung Ayer is a prominent traditional settlement in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. It comprises neighbourhoods of traditional houses, schools and mosques built on stilts above the Brunei River near the capital's city centre. It has an area of about 10 square kilometres (3.9 sq mi); the total population was 10,250 in 2016. It has been historically nicknamed 'Venice of the East'.

People

Population10,250
Density194/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain146.1 in/yr
Sunny Days91/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population10,250
Population Density194 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates4.8827°, 114.9449°
TimezoneAsia/Pontianak
Country🇧🇳 Brunei
State / ProvinceBrunei-Muara District
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation146.1 inches (3,710 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kampong Ayer

Kampong Ayer is a small city in Brunei (Brunei-Muara District) with a population of 10,250. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 146.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pontianak.

Climate in Kampong Ayer

Kampong Ayer has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (27.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 3188 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.5°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.1° 345.9
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 24° / 31.2° 182.2
Mar 28.1°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32° 144.6
Apr 28.5°C / 83°F 24.4° / 32.6° 274.4
May 28.6°C / 83°F 24.4° / 32.8° 244.1
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 24.1° / 32.7° 226.3
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 23.9° / 32.5° 244.3
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 23.9° / 32.8° 246.8
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 23.9° / 32.3° 256.8
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 23.8° / 31.9° 325.4
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 23.8° / 31.8° 328.0
Dec 27.7°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.5° 368.9
Kampong Ayer has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 91 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 146.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Brunei avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days91 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area52.9 sq mi (137.1 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates4.8827°N, 114.9449°W
TimezoneAsia/Pontianak

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 146.1"
284% above Brunei avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.79"
Driest Month (Mar) 7.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 30, 2005.

Feb 22, 1992 68 km N of Tutong, Brunei M5.2 74 km
Jun 30, 2005 63 km SSE of Lawas, Malaysia M4.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 14.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 10.5 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 12.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 10.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 13.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 15.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 15.8 in Wettest
December 81°F (27°C) 15.4 in

Kampong Ayer has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 146.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.8") and March the driest (7.9").

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Schools in Kampong Ayer

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sekolah Ugama Pengiran Al-Muhtadee Billah
Awang Semaun Secondary School
Sekolah Rendah Pengiran Anak Puteri Besar
Pehin Dato Jamil Primary School
Sayyidina Umar Al-Khattab Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Kampong Ayer

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sabah FM (MY) AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Kampong Ayer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balai khazanah
Balai Khazanah
Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum
Brunei History Centre
Brunei Museum
Kampong Ayer Cultural & Tourism Gallery
Malay Technology Museum
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Museum
Royal Regalia Museum

Libraries in Kampong Ayer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bandar Seri Begawan Library0.0
Lambak Kanan Library0.0
Muara Library0.0
Perpustakaan Sengkurong0.0
Temburong District Library0.0
The Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kampong Ayer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gerai Aneka Ria Kampong Rimba
Gerai Kampong Mentiri
Gerai Kampung Jangsak
Gerai Kampung Sengkurong
Gerai Muafakat Kampong Selayun Sengkurong 'B'
Gerai Nasi Katok Nini Kampong
Jerudong Market
Kianggeh Market
Limbang Pasar
Limbang Tamu Jumaat
night market
Pasar Malam Limbang
Pasar Serbaneka Kampong Masin dan Kampong Bebatik
Pasar Tani
Perusahaan Kulit Ayam
Pusat Penjaja Medan Bangkita
Tamu Aneka Temburong
Tamu Limbang

Restaurants in Kampong Ayer

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A.B.S Jaya
An-Nabaa
Anas Live Cook Corner
Gerai JN
Gerais oto restaurant
Nadj Restaurant
Nasi Katok no. 4
Nasi Katok Perdana
Restaurant Soto Haji Salleh
Semporna Enak
Syazwan

Clinics in Kampong Ayer

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pusat Kesihatan Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah

Stadiums & Teams in Kampong Ayer

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Airports Near Kampong Ayer

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brunei International AirportBWNLarge Airport
Labuan AirportLBUMedium Airport
Limbang AirportLMNMedium Airport
Marudi AirportMURMedium Airport
Anduki AirportSmall Airport
Kuala Medamit AirportSmall Airport
Kuala Penyu AirportSmall Airport
Lawas AirportLWYSmall Airport
Long Semado AirportLSMSmall Airport
Long Sukang AirportLSUSmall Airport
Sipitang AirportSPTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kampong Ayer

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al-Muhtadee Billah Mosque
Musholla Haji Abas Sulaiman
Perdana Wangsa Haji Mohammad Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pontianak
Postal Code
BP1526

🇧🇳 About Brunei

Capital Bandar Seri Begawan
Population 428,962
Area 5,770 km²
GDP (USD) $15,095,084,656
GDP per capita $32,891
HDI 0.837
Life expectancy 75.3 years
Internet users 99.0%
Urban population 74.8%
Currency BND (Dollar)
Languages Malay
Calling code +673
TLD .bn
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kampong Ayer

What is the population of Kampong Ayer?

Kampong Ayer has a population of 10,250 residents and is located in Brunei. The population density is 194 people per square mile, spread across 52.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kampong Ayer?

Kampong Ayer has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 91 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 146.1 inches.

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