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Kamunting, Malaysia
Perak · Malaysia
Kamunting is a mid-size city in Perak, Malaysia with a population of 36,243. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Kamunting
Kamunting is a town in Larut, Matang and Selama District, Perak, Malaysia. It is the biggest satellite town of Taiping.
People
Climate
| Population | 36,243 |
| Population Density | 114 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.8833°, 100.7333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Country | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| State / Province | Perak |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 128.9 inches (3,273 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kamunting
Kamunting is a mid-size city in Malaysia (Perak) with a population of 36,243. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 128.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
Climate in Kamunting
Kamunting has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (28°C), the coldest is Jan (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2804 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Malaysia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 114 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 317.3 sq mi (821.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.8833°N, 100.7333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 12.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 16.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in |
Kamunting has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 128.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.1") and June the driest (6.7").
Schools in Kamunting
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK All Saints | — | — | — | — |
| SJK (T) Ladang Yam Seng | — | — | — | — |
| SK Taman Panglima | — | — | — | — |
| SRAR Al-Khairiah | — | — | — | — |
| SJK (T) Ladang Sin Wah | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Agama Rakyat Nurul Nizomiyyah | — | — | — | — |
| SMK Taman Panglima | — | — | — | — |
| SK Taman Palma | — | — | — | — |
| SK Taman Jana | — | — | — | — |
| SJK (C) Phui Choi | — | — | — | — |
| SMK Kamunting Bakti | — | — | — | — |
| SK Long Jaafar | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Agama Bantuan Kerajaan Maahad Al-khairlil Banat | — | — | — | — |
| Kolej Vokasional Taiping | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Jana | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bukit Jana | — | — | — | — |
| SK Kamunting | — | — | — | — |
| SRJK (T) Kamunting | — | — | — | — |
| SMK Kamunting | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kamunting
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kamunting
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kota Ngah Ibrahim | ||||
| Kota Ngah Ibrahim | ||||
| Lenggong Valley Archeological Gallery | ||||
| Muzium Perak | ||||
| Old House Museum | ||||
| Perak Royal Museum | ||||
| Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery | ||||
| Taiping Municipal Gallery | ||||
| Telegraph Museum, Taiping |
Libraries in Kamunting
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padang Rengas Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Awam Bagan Serai | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Awam Kuala Kangsar | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Awam Parit Buntar | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kampung Baru Bagan Samak | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kampung Pinang | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Karai | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kuak | 0.0 | |||||
| Pusat Sumber | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kamunting
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Batu Kurau | |||||
| Billion | |||||
| Gerai Jalan Pasar | |||||
| Gerai Rakyat Pekan Baru | |||||
| Kedai Runcit Azhar | |||||
| Kuala Kangsar Wet Market | |||||
| Parit Buntar Public Market | |||||
| Pasar Awam Lenggong | |||||
| Pasar Awam Padang Rengas | |||||
| Pasar Bagan Serai | |||||
| Pasar Batu Kurau | |||||
| Pasar Besar Taiping 1 | |||||
| Pasar Besar Taiping 1 | |||||
| Pasar Minggu Changkat Jering | |||||
| Pasar Minggu Kamunting | |||||
| Pasar Tani Padang Rengas | |||||
| Pasar Tani Sayong | |||||
| Pokok Assam Market | |||||
| Pokok Assam Market |
Hotels in Kamunting
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kamunting
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kamunting
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kamunting
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kamunting
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kamunting
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kamunting
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kamunting
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kamunting
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kamunting
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kamunting
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kamunting
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Penang International Airport | PEN | Large Airport |
| Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | IPH | Large Airport |
| RMAF Butterworth Air Base | BWH | Medium Airport |
| Cameron Highlands Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Grik Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pulau Pangkor Airport | PKG | Small Airport |
| Sitiawan Airport | SWY | Small Airport |
| Taiping (Tekah) Airport | TPG | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kamunting
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| J&T Express |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kamunting
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gurdwara Sahib Bukit Jana | |
| Kuil Sri Maha Mariamman Kamunting | |
| Kuil Sri Vengadesvarar | |
| Madrasah Al-Hurriyah | |
| Maimun Mosque | |
| Masjid Jamek Al-istiqlal | |
| Masjid Jamek Batu 4 1/2 Kampung Pasir | |
| Masjid Jamek Bukit Jana | |
| Masjid Jamek Kampung Kurnia Jaya | |
| Masjid Jamek Kamunting | |
| Masjid Kampung Expo | |
| Persatuan Penganut Dewa Kuan Tay Yah | |
| Surau Al Khairiah | |
| Surau Al Munauwarah | |
| Surau Batu 4 | |
| Surau Kampung Kurnia Jaya |
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What is the population of Kamunting?
Kamunting has a population of 36,243 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 317.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kamunting?
Kamunting has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 114 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 128.9 inches.