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Kuala Rompin, Malaysia

Pahang · Malaysia

Kuala Rompin is a small city in Pahang, Malaysia with a population of 10,417. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

10,417 Population 2/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
115.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuala Lumpur Timezone

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About Kuala Rompin

Kuala Rompin

Kuala Rompin is the district capital of Rompin District, southeastern Pahang, Malaysia, and the district's largest town. It is located on the south-east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and faces the South China Sea. It is about 133 km (83 mi) south from Kuantan, the state capital of Pahang. From Singapore, travellers must travel 215 km (134 mi) north by the coastal road via the city of Johor Bahru and the town of Mersing. From the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Rompin is located east and is about 3½ hours journey by road.

People

Population10,417
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain115.3 in/yr
Sunny Days156/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population10,417
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates2.8167°, 103.4833°
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvincePahang
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation115.3 inches (2,929 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kuala Rompin

Kuala Rompin is a small city in Malaysia (Pahang) with a population of 10,417. 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 115.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.

Climate in Kuala Rompin

Kuala Rompin has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29.1°C), the coldest is Jan (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2726 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 25.1° / 28.7° 270.3
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 25.2° / 28.7° 211.9
Mar 27.6°C / 82°F 25.6° / 30.2° 176.4
Apr 28.7°C / 84°F 26.7° / 31.1° 150.8
May 29.1°C / 84°F 27.2° / 31.5° 174.0
Jun 28.5°C / 83°F 26.6° / 30.8° 196.3
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 26.4° / 30.3° 163.3
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 26.2° / 30.3° 195.7
Sep 28°C / 82°F 26.1° / 30.3° 173.0
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 26.4° / 30.6° 209.5
Nov 27.9°C / 82°F 26.3° / 30.2° 350.9
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 25.6° / 29° 454.3
Kuala Rompin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Malaysia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days156 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area4,377.0 sq mi (11,336.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates2.8167°N, 103.4833°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.3"
203% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 23.58"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 23, 2025.

Aug 23, 2025 13 km ESE of Segamat, Malaysia M4.0 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2001 Vamei Category 1 178 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 16.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 14.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 23.6 in Wettest

Kuala Rompin has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (23.6") and August the driest (5.1").

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Schools in Kuala Rompin

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Puteri
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sungai Puteri
Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Rompin
Kolej Vokasional Sultan Ahmad Shah
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Farmers Markets in Kuala Rompin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Tanjung Gemok

Hotels in Kuala Rompin

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Impsana
Hotel Kencana
Lanjut Golden Beach & Golf Resort
Sri Rompin
vogue rompin

Restaurants in Kuala Rompin

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Affan Seafood Tomyam
Chanyiwen
keluarga hj md nor
kencanca sari
Local Restaurant

Bus Stations in Kuala Rompin

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hentian Bas Kuala Rompin

Gas Stations in Kuala Rompin

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Petronas
Shell

Airports Near Kuala Rompin

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tioman AirportTODMedium Airport
Labis AirportSmall Airport
Mersing AirportMEPSmall Airport
Segamat AirportSmall Airport
Sungai Tekai AirportGTKSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuala Rompin

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid Al-Taqwa Sungai Puteri
Masjid Nurul Huda
Masjid Tengku Mahkota Abdullah

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

🇲🇾 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 Rompin

What is the population of Kuala Rompin?

Kuala Rompin has a population of 10,417 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,377.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kuala Rompin?

Kuala Rompin 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 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 115.3 inches.

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