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Kota Samarahan, Malaysia
Sarawak · Malaysia
Kota Samarahan is a small city in Sarawak, Malaysia with a population of 12,724. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Kota Samarahan
Kota Samarahan, formerly known as Muara Tuang, is a town and the administrative seat of the Samarahan District in Samarahan Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. It is also a satellite town for Kuching due to its proximity to the city part of Greater Kuching area. The Sarawak government position Kota Samarahan as the medical and education hub of the state. Kota Samarahan can be considered
as the 'heart' of Malay/Muslims in Sarawak which forms approximately over 54% of the population, thus make it as another "Putrajaya" version of Sarawak.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,724 |
| Population Density | 40 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.4603°, 110.4882° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
| Country | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| State / Province | Sarawak |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 152.2 inches (3,866 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kota Samarahan
Kota Samarahan is a small city in Malaysia (Sarawak) with a population of 12,724. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 152.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuching.
Climate in Kota Samarahan
Kota Samarahan has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 4231 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above Malaysia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 100 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 318.4 sq mi (824.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.4603°N, 110.4882°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 23.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 16.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 10.7 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 12.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 18.2 in |
Kota Samarahan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 152.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (23.7") and July the driest (6.9").
Schools in Kota Samarahan
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sk Saint Micheal, Entinggan | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Dato Muhammad Musa | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kota Samarahan | — | — | — | — |
| SK MERANEK | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Binyu | — | — | — | — |
| SK Dato Traoh | — | — | — | — |
| SJK (C) Chung Hua Sungai Jernang | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Merdang | — | — | — | — |
| SJK (C) Kai Nang, Kota Samarahan | — | — | — | — |
| Tadika Bintang Comel | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kota Samarahan
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kota Samarahan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borneo Cultures Museum | ||||
| Cat Museum | ||||
| Chinese History Museum | ||||
| Fort Margherita | ||||
| Sarawak Art Museum | ||||
| Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum | ||||
| Sarawak Natural History Museum | ||||
| Sarawak State Museum | ||||
| The Borneo House |
Libraries in Kota Samarahan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIS | 0.0 | |||||
| Kota Sentosa Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Awam Kota Samarahan | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Kpg Meranek | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Rahman Ya'akob | 0.0 | |||||
| PeTARY PPPU | 0.0 | |||||
| PTAR KS1 | 0.0 | |||||
| PTAR KS2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Pusat Sumber Tun Openg | 0.0 | |||||
| Pustaka Negeri Sarawak | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kota Samarahan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfamy Mini Mart | |||||
| Alfamy Mini Mart | |||||
| Emart sejingkat | |||||
| Emart Xpress market | |||||
| HH MINI MART | |||||
| Kenyalang MBKS Market | |||||
| Market Bandar Riyal | |||||
| Medan Niaga Satok | |||||
| Mini market | |||||
| Mini market | |||||
| Nah Mee | |||||
| Pasar Kota Padawan | |||||
| Pasar Kota Sentosa | |||||
| Pasar Sungai Apong | |||||
| Pasar Sungai Apong | |||||
| Pasar Tamu | |||||
| Pasar Tamu | |||||
| Stutong Community Market | |||||
| Sungai Maong Wet Market | |||||
| Uni-Shop | |||||
| Uni-Shop | |||||
| Uptown Kota Samarahan |
Hotels in Kota Samarahan
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kota Samarahan
30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kota Samarahan
30 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kota Samarahan
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kota Samarahan
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kota Samarahan
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kota Samarahan
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kota Samarahan
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kota Samarahan
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kota Samarahan
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kota Samarahan
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kota Samarahan
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kota Samarahan
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kota Samarahan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kota Samarahan
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kuching International Airport | KCH | Large Airport |
| Babang Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bentiang Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Engkadik Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lokok Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Riam Sejawak Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sematan Airport | BSE | Small Airport |
| Serimbu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tanjung Manis Airport | TGC | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kota Samarahan
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| J&T Express |
Treatment Centers in Kota Samarahan
49 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Asia Eye | ||
| B. Teo's Family Clinic | ||
| Century Care Clinic | ||
| Chong Clinic | ||
| Clinic Dr Ng Sheau Phun | ||
| Dr Ai Ling Medic Care Clinic | ||
| Dr Chong Mui Chun Clinic | ||
| Dr. Belle Clinic | ||
| Dr. Wong Kee Ai Family Clinic | ||
| Eye Specialist Centre | ||
| Gribbles Pathology | ||
| Healthcare Clinic Tabuan Jaya | ||
| Helen Ngu Women Hospital | ||
| Hon Medical Clinic | ||
| Kang Family Clinic | ||
| Kang's Clinic | ||
| Klinik Aniza | ||
| Klinik Chai | ||
| Klinik Dr Ng Wee Kok | ||
| Klinik Dr. Wong Kai Siong | ||
| Klinik Everbright | ||
| Klinik Kelly Lau | ||
| Klinik Kesihatan Ibu Dan Anak Sekama | ||
| Klinik Khaira | ||
| Klinik Kota Raya Batu Kawa | ||
| Klinik Perdana | ||
| Klinik Tony Sim Tong Aik | ||
| Klinik Yii | ||
| Lee Physician & Drugstore | ||
| Lim Medical Clinic | ||
| Lingam Family Clinic | ||
| London Fertility Centre | ||
| LS Clinic | ||
| Lu Medical Clinic | ||
| Malihah Medical Clinic | ||
| Malihah Medical Clinic | ||
| MJC Family Clinic | ||
| Pergigian Anmas - Dental clinic | ||
| Persatuan Dialisis Cahaya | ||
| Premier Family Clinic | ||
| Prima Medical Clinic | ||
| Pristine Clinic | ||
| Public Clinic | ||
| Specialist Clinic Damai | ||
| Taman Malihah Health Clinic | ||
| Tan Specialist Child & Family Clinic | ||
| Union Clinic | ||
| Wong Familiy Clinic | ||
| Wong Yieng Beauty Professional Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kota Samarahan
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| BEM Central City | |
| Hope Church | |
| Masjid Al-Muttaqin | |
| Masjid Al-Qurawiyyin Universiti Teknologi Mara Sarawak Kampus Samarahan 1 | |
| Masjid Ar-Riyadh | |
| Masjid Darul Ibadah Kpg Meranek | |
| Masjid Darul Taqwa | |
| Masjid Kampung Tanjung Bundong Tradisi | |
| Masjid PPPU | |
| Masjid Taman Desa Ilmu | |
| Mosque | |
| Pusat Islam IPGKTAR | |
| Pusat Islam Tun Abang Salahuddin | |
| St Francis Church | |
| St. Francis' Church | |
| SUBUR, BRC | |
| Surau Al-Ghazali | |
| Surau Al-Madani | |
| Surau An Nur ILP Kota Samarahan |
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What is the population of Kota Samarahan?
Kota Samarahan has a population of 12,724 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 318.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kota Samarahan?
Kota Samarahan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 100 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 152.2 inches.