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Kapit, Malaysia
Sarawak · Malaysia
Kapit is a mid-size city in Sarawak, Malaysia with a population of 33,014. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kapit
Kapit is a town and the capital of Kapit District in Kapit Division, Sarawak, Malaysia on the south bank of the Rajang River. The district comprises 15,595.6 square kilometres and as of 2020, it has a population of 65,800.
People
Climate
| Population | 33,014 |
| Population Density | 104 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.9955°, 112.9325° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
| Country | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| State / Province | Sarawak |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 150.1 inches (3,813 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kapit
Kapit is a mid-size city in Malaysia (Sarawak) with a population of 33,014. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 150.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuching.
Climate in Kapit
Kapit has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 4077 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Malaysia avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 80 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 318.3 sq mi (824.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.9955°N, 112.9325°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 15.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 13.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
Kapit has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 150.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.9") and July the driest (8.1").
Schools in Kapit
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK Kampung Baru | - | - | - | - |
| SMK Kapit No. 2 | - | - | - | - |
| SJK (C) Hock Lam | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kapit
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kapit
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Sylvia | ||||
| Muzium Kapit |
Libraries in Kapit
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perpustakaan Awam Majlis Daerah Kapit | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kapit
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Teresang |
Hotels in Kapit
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kapit
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kapit
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kapit
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kapit
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kapit
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kapit
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kapit
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kapit
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kapit
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kapit Airport | KPI | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kapit
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pejabat Pos Kapit |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kapit
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| BEM Bandar Kapit | |
| Church of Mary Immaculate Conception | |
| Gereja Methodist Iban Bukit Goram | |
| Hock Ing Methodist Church Kapit | |
| Ka Ong Methodist Church | |
| Masjid Jabal An-Nur Kapit |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kapit
What is the population of Kapit?
Kapit has a population of 33,014 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 318.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kapit?
Kapit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 80 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 150.1 inches.