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Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia

Perak · Malaysia

Kuala Kangsar is a mid-size city in Perak, Malaysia with a population of 39,331. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

39,331 Population 497/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
108.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuala Lumpur Timezone

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About Kuala Kangsar

Kuala Kangsar

Kuala Kangsar is the royal town of Perak, Malaysia. It is located at the downstream of Kangsar River where it joins the Perak River, approximately 25 km (16 mi) northwest of Ipoh, Perak's capital, and 98 km (61 mi) southeast of George Town, Penang. It is the main town in the administrative district of Kuala Kangsar, about 235 km (146 mi) from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The town is administered by the Kuala Kangsar Municipal Council, formerly known as Kuala Kangsar District Council from 1 January 1980 until 17 February 2004.

People

Population39,331
Density497/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain108.1 in/yr
Sunny Days142/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population39,331
Population Density497 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates4.7667°, 100.9333°
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvincePerak
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation108.1 inches (2,745 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kuala Kangsar

Kuala Kangsar is a mid-size city in Malaysia (Perak) with a population of 39,331. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.

Climate in Kuala Kangsar

Kuala Kangsar 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 21.9° / 30.8° 114.0
Feb 27°C / 81°F 21.9° / 31.5° 126.2
Mar 27.6°C / 82°F 22.5° / 32° 166.9
Apr 27.9°C / 82°F 24° / 32.1° 247.2
May 28°C / 82°F 25.2° / 32.1° 287.9
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 24.6° / 30.9° 202.0
Jul 27.3°C / 81°F 24.4° / 30.7° 177.9
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.7° 228.7
Sep 27°C / 81°F 23.8° / 31.1° 252.6
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 23.9° / 30.7° 303.9
Nov 26.8°C / 80°F 24.1° / 30.8° 422.6
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 22.8° / 30.6° 274.5
Kuala Kangsar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 108.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Malaysia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days142 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area79.1 sq mi (204.9 km²)
Population Density497/sq mi
Coordinates4.7667°N, 100.9333°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.1"
184% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.78"
Driest Month (Jun) 5.71"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
March 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 11.8 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in Driest
July 80°F (26°C) 5.9 in
August 80°F (26°C) 7.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.8 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in
December 78°F (26°C) 9.4 in

Kuala Kangsar has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 108.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.8") and June the driest (5.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Kuala Kangsar

Institution Type Founded Website
MARA Skills Training College College

Schools in Kuala Kangsar

31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Malay College Kuala Kangsar
Gandhi Memorial School
SK Ulu Kenas
SK Senggang
SRA Ihsaniah
SK Rambai Tujuh
SJK (C) Jerlun
SK Tanah Merah
SK Bendang Kering
SAR Ad-Diniah
SMK Sayong
SK Sayong
SK Kota Lama Kanan
SK Syeikh Mohd Idris Al-Marbawi
Tsung Wah Private Secondary School
SK Sultan Idris II
School for intellectually disabled
SK Raja Muda Musa
SMK Raja Muda Musa
SMK Bukit Merchu
SMK Raja Perempuan Kelsom
SMK Clifford
SJK (C) Tsung Wah 江沙崇华华小
Sekolah Kebangsaan Raja Perempuan Muzwin
Madrasah Idrisiah
SMJK Tsung Wah
Sekolah Kebangsaan Clifford
SK Talang
SK Menora
Maahad Tahfiz Ad-Dawwamah
Gandhi Memorial School
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Radio Stations near Kuala Kangsar

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Kuala Kangsar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
22 Hale Street Gallery
22 Hale Street Gallery
Akash Classics Malaysia
Akash Classics Malaysia
Darul Ridzuan Museum
Darul Ridzuan Museum
Geological Museum Ipoh
Geological Museum Ipoh
Han Chin Pet Soo
Han Chin Pet Soo
Ipoh World
Ipoh World
Miniature wonders
Miniature wonders
Museum Tanahsahi (Entomology Meseum . Art and Culture)
Museum Tanahsahi (Entomology Meseum . Art and Culture)
Muzium Darul Ridzuan
Muzium Darul Ridzuan
Muzium Perak
Old House Museum
Perak Royal Museum
Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery
Taiping Municipal Gallery
Tea Museum
Tea Museum
Telegraph Museum, Taiping
二奶巷寓所博物館
二奶巷寓所博物館
霹雳洞中山文物馆
霹雳洞中山文物馆

Libraries in Kuala Kangsar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mok Soon Sang's Library0.0
Padang Rengas Public Library0.0
Perpustakaan Awam Kuala Kangsar0.0
Perpustakaan Desa Kampung Pinang0.0
Perpustakaan Desa Karai0.0
Perpustakaan Desa Kuak0.0
Perpustakaan Puo0.0
Pusat Sumber0.0
Tun Razak City Library0.0
Tun Razak City Library0.0
Tun Razak Library0.0
李莱生图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Kuala Kangsar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arena Batu Kurau
Chemor Market Centre
Chemor Wet Market
First Garden Night Market (Friday)
First Garden Night Market (Friday)
Gerbang Malam
Gerbang Malam (Lou Wong Entrance)
Gerbang Malam (Lou Wong Entrance)
Ipoh Night Market
Ipoh Stables Market
Kampung Simee Market
Kampung Simee Market
Kampung Simee Market
Kanthan Market
Kuala Kangsar Wet Market
Night Market
Night Market
Night market waterfront city
Night market waterfront city
Pasar Awam Ampang Baru
Pasar Awam Padang Rengas
Pasar Awam Sungai Siput (U)
Pasar Awam Taman Cempaka
Pasar Awam Taman Cempaka
Pasar Ayam Amanjaya
Pasar Ayam Amanjaya
Pasar Batu Kurau
Pasar Bercham
Pasar Besar Taiping 1
Pasar Besar Taiping 1
Pasar Borong Kuala Pari
Pasar Buntong
Pasar Gunung Rapat
Pasar Jalan Bijeh Timah
Pasar Jelapang
Pasar Kg Tawas
Pasar Menglembu
Pasar Minggu Changkat Jering
Pasar Minggu Kamunting
Pasar Mini Padang Gajah
Pasar Pagi Taman SPPK
Pasar Pasir Pinji
Pasar Pasir Puteh
Pasar Simpang Pulai
Pasar Sungai Buloh
Pasar Taman Canning
Pasar Tambun
Pasar Tani Padang Rengas
Pasar Tani Sayong
Pasar Tanjung Rambutan
Pengkalan Market
Pokok Assam Market
Pokok Assam Market
Pusat Penjaja Kampung Sri Kinta
SPPK Pasar Malam
SPPK Pasar Malam
Super Kinta
Super Kinta
Wet Market Jelapang
Wet Market Jelapang
Wet Market Menglembu
Wet Market Taman Menglembu Impiana Adril

Hotels in Kuala Kangsar

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Star
Double Lion
Ezi Inn
Golden Roof Hotel
Kangsar Hotel
Lanai Casuarina
Perak Riverside Resort
Sayong Resort
Seri Kangsar
The Colour Inn & Cafe
The Shop Hotel

Restaurants in Kuala Kangsar

23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beef Noodle Soup
Cendol Pulut Lempor
Jabat Tom Yam
Jannah
Laksa
Laksa Deris Legend
Laksa One 1 Kule
Laksa Pak Ngah
Laksa Pokok Limau
Leleh Fruities Cafe
M. S. Ibrahim
M. Syed
Maliga Curry House
Nasi Kandar Chandan Maju
Pizza Hut
Popia Stesen
Pusat Makanan Laut Tai Chong
Restoran Choon Kee
Restoran Shah Reena
Rumah Makan Rendang Tok Yeop
Warung Telaga
Warung Telaga
Yusuf Laksa

Cafes in Kuala Kangsar

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

D' Kocorn Cafe
Momoyo
Mykori Dessert Cafe
OldTown White Coffee
Roti Segar & Kafe
Starbucks
Tealive
The Shop Hotel
ZUS Coffee

Castles in Kuala Kangsar

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Istana Iskandariah

Clinics in Kuala Kangsar

8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Klinik Desa Jerlun
Klinik Desa Kota Lama Kiri
Klinik Desa Lubuk Merbau
Klinik Desa Sayong
Klinik Desa Ulu Kenas
Klinik Pakar Perubatan Kuala Kangsar
Kuala Kangsar Health Clinic
Underwood Clinic

Dentists in Kuala Kangsar

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Klinik Pergigian Kuala Kangsar
Teh Dental Surgery

Train Stations in Kuala Kangsar

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kuala Kangsar

Bus Stations in Kuala Kangsar

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kuala Kangsar Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Kuala Kangsar

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BHPetrol
BHPetrol
Caltex
MY #5632384310
Petron
Petron
Petronas
Petronas
Petronas
Petronas
Shell
Shell
Shell

Banks in Kuala Kangsar

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agrobank
AmBank
Bank Rakyat
Bank Simpanan Nasional
CIMB Bank
Maybank
Public Bank
Tabung Haji

Golf Courses in Kuala Kangsar

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kuala Kangsar Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Kuala Kangsar

TeamLeagueDivision
Azlan Shah Stadium
Perak Stadium

Airports Near Kuala Kangsar

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Penang International AirportPENLarge Airport
Sultan Azlan Shah AirportIPHLarge Airport
RMAF Butterworth Air BaseBWHMedium Airport
Bidor AirportSmall Airport
Cameron Highlands AirstripSmall Airport
Grik AirportSmall Airport
Pulau Pangkor AirportPKGSmall Airport
Sitiawan AirportSWYSmall Airport
Taiping (Tekah) AirportTPGSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kuala Kangsar

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
J&T Express
Kuala Kangsar Post Office
PosLaju

Treatment Centers in Kuala Kangsar

31 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Care Clinics
Cheng Medical Clinic
Choo Clinic
Dr Chong Clinic
Gul Medical Centre sdn Bhd
Kelinik Pakar (ob-gyn) S. Y. Chow
Klinik 1 Malaysia Ampang Baru
Klinik 1Malaysia Meru Jaya
Klinik As-Salam
Klinik Bhajan
Klinik Dr. G
Klinik I-Medic
Klinik Komuniti Bercham
Klinik Medione
Klinik Pergigian Shades Dental
Klinik PMC
Klinik Rapatcare
Klinik Respiratori Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun
Klinik Usrati
Mediklinik Keluarga
Pain Paralysis Physioteraphy Centre
Perak Choong Wah Clinic
Policlinic Qualimedic Sdn Bhd
Poliklinik Ar-Ridzuan
Poliklinik Ipoh Jaya
Poliklinik Pinji
Poliklinik Taqwa
Poliklinik Teoh & Ding
Poliklinik V-Care
Pusat Darah Ipoh
Tcm herbalcare enterprise

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuala Kangsar

25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiau Hooi Beo
Church of the Resurrection
Madrasatul Hilaliah
Masjid Al-Wahidiah
Masjid Aziziah
Masjid Hidayatul Ummah
Masjid Ihsaniah Iskandariah
Masjid Jamek Al-Marbawi
Masjid Kampung Kubang Pekan
Masjid Kampung Tanah Merah
Masjid Khairiah
Masjid Kota Lama Kanan
Masjid Ridzwaniah
Masjid Sayong Tengah
Masjid Sultan Abdul Jalil
Masjid Taman Kuala Kangsar
Masjid USAS
Sivan Temple
Surau Al-Ihsaniah
Surau Falahiah
Surau Kuning
Surau Taman Chandan Putri
Surau Taman Seroja
The Lutheran Church
Ubudiah Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Area
204.9 km² (79.1 mi²)
Postal Code
33000
Website
mpkkpk.gov.my/

🇲🇾 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 Kuala Kangsar

What is the population of Kuala Kangsar?

Kuala Kangsar has a population of 39,331 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 497 people per square mile, spread across 79.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kuala Kangsar?

Kuala Kangsar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.1 inches.

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