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Kampung Sungai Ara, Malaysia

Penang · Malaysia

Kampung Sungai Ara is a large city in Penang, Malaysia with a population of 140,849. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

140,849 Population 7,790/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
167.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuala Lumpur Timezone

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About Kampung Sungai Ara

Kampung Sungai Ara

Sungai Ara is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Located 11.9 km (7.4 mi) south of the city centre, it lies between Relau, Bayan Baru and Bayan Lepas.

People

Population140,849
Density7,790/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain167.7 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population140,849
Population Density7,790 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates5.3270°, 100.2735°
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvincePenang
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation167.7 inches (4,259 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kampung Sungai Ara

Kampung Sungai Ara is a large city in Malaysia (Penang) with a population of 140,849. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 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 Kampung Sungai Ara

Kampung Sungai Ara 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.3°C / 83°F 24.6° / 32° 80.9
Feb 28.6°C / 83°F 24.8° / 32.5° 86.4
Mar 28.8°C / 84°F 25.1° / 32.6° 149.3
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 25.3° / 32.3° 181.3
May 28.8°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.1° 230.6
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 25.3° / 32° 165.4
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 25° / 31.6° 189.1
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 24.8° / 31.4° 251.6
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.1° 314.2
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 24.4° / 31° 335.1
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.1° 233.3
Dec 28°C / 82°F 24.6° / 31.3° 123.6
Kampung Sungai Ara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 167.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Malaysia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²)
Population Density7,790/sq mi
Coordinates5.3270°N, 100.2735°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 167.7"
341% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.66"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.7 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in

Kampung Sungai Ara has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.7") and February the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Kampung Sungai Ara

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SK Sungai Ara — — — —
SMK Sungai Ara — — — —
Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Relau — — — —
SJK (C) Chong Cheng, Sungai Ara — — — —
SJK (T) Sungai Ara — — — —
Sekolah Agama Sungai Ara — — — —
Pusat Jagaan Suria — — — —
Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Aik Hua — — — —
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Museums in Kampung Sungai Ara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 Kampung Sungai Ara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bagan Ajam Town Library0.0
Balik Pulau Library0.0
Bayan Baru Public Library0.0
Bayan Baru Public Library0.0
Bukit Mertajam Branch Library0.0
Butterworth Digital Library0.0
E41 Hamzah Sendut Library 20.0
G02 Hamzah Sendut Library 10.0
G02A Hamzah Sendut Library 10.0
George Town Branch Library0.0
Kepala Batas Public Library0.0
Kutub Khanah Tunku0.0
Penang Children's Library0.0
Penang Digital Library0.0
Penang Digital Library Phase 20.0
Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Pulau Pinang0.0
Perpustakaan Awam Cawangan Jawi0.0
Perpustakaan Awam Parit Buntar0.0
Perpustakaan Desa Permatang Damar Laut0.0
Perpustakaan Desa Permatang Tinggi0.0
Perpustakaan Desa Permatang Tinggi0.0
Perpustakaan Desa Siber Ilmu0.0
Perpustakaan Desa Siber Ilmu Taman Jambu0.0
Perpustakaan Digital Tasek Gelugor0.0
Perpustakaan Machang Bubok0.0
Perpustakaan Siber Ilmu AEON Bukit Mertajam0.0
Perpustakaan Siber Ilmu AEON Bukit Mertajam0.0
Pusat Sebaran Maklumat Nasional0.0
Pusat Sumber Pendidikan Kesihatan0.0
Pusat Sumber Pendidikan Kesihatan0.0
Simpang Ampat Public Library0.0
Simpang Ampat Public Library0.0
YCE Heritage Campus Main Library0.0
YCE Heritage Campus Main Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kampung Sungai Ara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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
Billion
Campbell Street Market
Cecil Street Market
Chowrasta Market
Dataran Pantai Queensbay
Dataran Pantai Queensbay
Dato Kramat Market
Farlim Market
Farlim Market
Gerai Buah-Buahan Segar
Gerai Jalan Pasar
Gerai Pasar Malam Jalan Rozhan
Gerai Penjaja Pasar Awam Taman Samagagah
Gerai Rakyat Pekan Baru
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
Little Penang Antique street market
Little Penang Antique street market
Macallum Street Ghaut Night Market
Macallum Street Ghaut Night Market
Mount Erskine Market
Muaz Mini Market
Night Market
Night Market
Night Market
Night Market
Parit Buntar Public Market
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 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 Hari Bagan Tiang
pasar malam (Night Market)
Pasar Malam Cangkat Damai
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

Restaurants in Kampung Sungai Ara

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Astaka Bukit Gedung
Beng Aun
Dragon Noodle
Harujuku Japanese Restaurant
I Mum Mum
Kedai Kopi Tong Oh
Kim Poh Chicken Rice @ Golden Triangle
Lao Mu Zi Kitchen
Mame Pizza Cafe @ Golden Triangle
Nasi Kandar Makbul
Sam Gye Bab
Senzushi
Sushi Kitchen
Tauke Boon Cafe
Three Leg Cat
Vegetarian 一棵树
有緣份

Cafes in Kampung Sungai Ara

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2ND Floor Cafe
Malay Cafe Stall
SBK Concept Store
T.Y.Y. Cafe
Tang Dian
Tealive
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Yoyo Huat
ZUS Coffee

Clinics in Kampung Sungai Ara

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinic Bistari
Klinik Desa Sungai Ara
Klinik Kesihatan Bayan Baru
Klinik Kesihatan Relau
O2 Clinic

Gas Stations in Kampung Sungai Ara

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petronas
Petronas
Shell

Banks in Kampung Sungai Ara

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Islam Bayan Baru

Gyms in Kampung Sungai Ara

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gardens Ville Gym Room
MY #573425746

Stadiums & Teams in Kampung Sungai Ara

TeamLeagueDivision
Penang City Stadium

Airports Near Kampung Sungai Ara

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Penang International AirportPENLarge Airport
RMAF Butterworth Air BaseBWHMedium Airport
Pengkalan Hulu Airport—Small Airport
Taiping (Tekah) AirportTPGSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kampung Sungai Ara

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Pusat Pemulihan Penagihan Narkotik Bukit Mertajam
Qi Gong Rehabilitation Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kampung Sungai Ara

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Divine Mercy
Datuk Kong
Kuan Yin Temple
Masjid Al-Huda
Surau Al-Mubarak
Surau Al-Muttaqin Sungai Ara
Surau Ar Rahman
Surau Ara Green
Surau At-Tauhid
Surau Desa Mayang
唐溪殿
槟城南山寺新庙宇
玄武宫

Explore Near Kampung Sungai Ara

Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Area
57.5 km² (22.2 mi²)

Around Kampung Sungai Ara

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 39
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 11
Restaurants 125
Cafes 59
Bars 4
Supermarkets 11
Banks 22
Hotels 3
Libraries 1
Parks 91
Police Stations 4
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 23

Things to See Near Kampung Sungai Ara

112 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (2)
  • • Tapak Arkeologi A
  • • Tapak Arkeologi B
🏖️ Beaches (7)
  • • Pantai Esen
  • • Pantai Pasir Kecil Bukit Ginting
  • • Pantai Pasir Panjang
  • • Pantai Teluk Bayu
  • • Pasir Belanda
  • + 2 more
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Kediaman Pegawai Daerah Daerah Barat Daya
🖼️ Galleries (4)
  • • Art & Garden
  • • Jeff’s Art Deco
  • • Penang State Art Gallery
  • • Unique Penang Art Gallery
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse
⛰️ Peaks (71)
  • • Blue Hill
  • • Bukit Bakar Arang
  • • Bukit Bakar Kapur
  • • Bukit Balik Pulau
  • • Bukit Batu Ferringhi
  • + 66 more
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Relau Villa
🌄 Viewpoints (25)
  • • Anjung Indah
  • • Astro Rock View Point
  • • Big Rock
  • • Bukit Genting Viewpoint
  • • Fortress Hill
  • + 20 more

🇲🇾 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 Kampung Sungai Ara

What is the population of Kampung Sungai Ara?

Kampung Sungai Ara has a population of 140,849 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 7,790 people per square mile, spread across 18.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kampung Sungai Ara?

Kampung Sungai Ara 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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