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).
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 39,331 |
| Population Density | 497 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.7667°, 100.9333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Country | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| State / Province | Perak |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 108.1 inches (2,745 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above Malaysia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 142 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 79.1 sq mi (204.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.7667°N, 100.9333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
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").
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 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kuala Kangsar
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kuala Kangsar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mok Soon Sang's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Padang Rengas Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Awam Kuala Kangsar | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kampung Pinang | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Karai | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kuak | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Puo | 0.0 | |||||
| Pusat Sumber | 0.0 | |||||
| Tun Razak City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tun Razak City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tun Razak Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 李莱生图书馆 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kuala Kangsar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Kuala Kangsar
23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kuala Kangsar
9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kuala Kangsar
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kuala Kangsar
8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kuala Kangsar
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kuala Kangsar
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kuala Kangsar
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kuala Kangsar
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kuala Kangsar
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kuala Kangsar
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kuala Kangsar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Azlan Shah Stadium | ||
| Perak Stadium |
Airports Near Kuala Kangsar
9 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 |
| Bidor Airport | — | Small 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 Kuala Kangsar
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| J&T Express | |
| Kuala Kangsar Post Office | |
| PosLaju |
Treatment Centers in Kuala Kangsar
31 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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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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