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Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
Terengganu · Malaysia
Kuala Terengganu is a large city in Terengganu, Malaysia with a population of 426,500. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kuala Terengganu
Kuala Terengganu, colloquially referred to as KT, is the administrative, economic and royal city of the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. Kuala Terengganu is also the seat of Kuala Terengganu District. It is also the only royal capital among the nine royal states of the country to bear its state's name. Kuala Terengganu is located about 440 kilometres (270 mi) northeast of Kuala Lumpur on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The city is situated at the estuary of Terengganu River, facing the South China Sea.
People
Climate
| Population | 426,500 |
| Population Density | 1,826 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.3302°, 103.1408° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Country | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| State / Province | Terengganu |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 120.1 inches (3,051 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kuala Terengganu
Kuala Terengganu is a large city in Malaysia (Terengganu) with a population of 426,500. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 120.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
Climate in Kuala Terengganu
Kuala Terengganu has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 3234 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Malaysia avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 164 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 233.6 sq mi (605.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,826/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.3302°N, 103.1408°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 23.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 27.2 in | Wettest |
Kuala Terengganu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 120.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (27.2") and February the driest (4.6").
Colleges & Universities in Kuala Terengganu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akademi Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia | College | — | — |
| GIAT Mara Hulu Terengganu | College | — | — |
| GIATMARA Marang | College | — | — |
| Institut Teknologi Petroleum Petronas (INSTEP) | College | — | — |
| Kolej Al-Quran Terengganu Kampus Padang Midin | College | — | — |
| Kolej Kerawang UITM | University | — | — |
| Kolej Komuniti Kuala Terengganu | College | — | — |
| Kolej Teknologi dan Inovasi KRIM | College | — | — |
| Kolej Vokasional Kuala Berang | College | — | — |
| Malaysia Terengganu University | University | — | Visit → |
| Open University Malaysia | University | — | — |
| Setiu Community College | College | — | Visit → |
| UCSI University Terengganu Campus | College | — | — |
| UiTM Kampus Kuala Terengganu | University | — | — |
| Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin | University | — | — |
| Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) Kampus Kota | University | — | — |
| University of Sultan Zainal Abidin | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Kuala Terengganu
57+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Haji Abdul Rahman Limbong | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Sultan Sulaiman 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Agama Khairiah | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Losong | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Pusat Bukit Besar | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Chung Hwa Wei Sin | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Pusat Kuala Ibai | — | — | — | — |
| SMKA Dato' Haji Abbas | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Tok Jiring | — | — | — | — |
| Kolej Vokasional Wakaf Tembesu | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Sukan Malaysia Terengganu | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Tengku Ampuan Mariam | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tun Telanai | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Padang Midin | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Padang Midin | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Sultan Sulaiman 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Agama Sultan Zainal Abidin | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bukit Besar | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Padang Hiliran | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Chung Hwa Wei Sin | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Teluk Ketapang | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Tok Jembal | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Budiman 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Paya Bunga | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Ladang | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Agama Sultan Zainal Abidin Ladang | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Gong Kapas | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Tengku Bariah | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Sains Kuala Terengganu | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Rusa | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Perikanan Malaysia | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Manir | — | — | — | — |
| SMK Bukit Tunggal | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Agama Ibn Qayyim | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Teknik Wakaf Tembesu | — | — | — | — |
| Madrasah Darul Iman | — | — | — | — |
| SK Kompleks Tembesu | — | — | — | — |
| SMK Kompleks Tembesu | — | — | — | — |
| SK Kampong Bukit Chendering | — | — | — | — |
| Grammar School | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Paloh | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Losong | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Pusat Cabang Tiga | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Seberang Takir | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Tumbuh | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Beladau Kolam | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Sains Sultan Mahmud | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Agama Kampung Laut | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Sheikh Abdul Malek | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Budiman | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sultan Sulaiman | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Chendering | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Padang Negara | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seri Budiman | — | — | — | — |
| Madrasah Darul Salam | — | — | — | — |
| Darul Taqwa | — | — | — | — |
| Tadika Yayasan Islam Terengganu | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kuala Terengganu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kuala Terengganu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terengganu State Museum |
Libraries in Kuala Terengganu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perpustakaan Al-Wathiqu Billah | 0.0 | |||||
| Terengganu State Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kuala Terengganu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marang Market | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Pasar Ajil | |||||
| Pasar Borong Gong Pauh | |||||
| Pasar Borong Gong Pauh | |||||
| Pasar Bukit Tunggal | |||||
| Pasar Cabang Tiga | |||||
| Pasar Kampung Laut | |||||
| Pasar Kampung Laut | |||||
| Pasar Manir | |||||
| Pasar Sabtu Manir | |||||
| Pasar Sabtu Manir | |||||
| Payang Market | |||||
| Six Miles Market |
Hotels in Kuala Terengganu
35 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kuala Terengganu
77 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kuala Terengganu
24 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kuala Terengganu
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kuala Terengganu
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kuala Terengganu
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kuala Terengganu
32 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kuala Terengganu
9 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kuala Terengganu
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kuala Terengganu
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kuala Terengganu
30 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kuala Terengganu
23 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kuala Terengganu
5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kuala Terengganu
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kuala Terengganu
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kuala Terengganu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kuala Terengganu
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sultan Mahmud Airport | TGG | Medium Airport |
| Dungun Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gong Kedak Airport | — | Small Airport |
| LTS Pulau Redang Airport | RDN | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kuala Terengganu
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chabang Post Office | |
| Pejabat Pos Manir | |
| Pejabat Pos Seberang Takir | |
| Pejabat Pos Seberang Takir | |
| Pos Laju Cawangan Bukit Payong | |
| Pos Malaysia | |
| Pos Malaysia | |
| Pos Malaysia | |
| Pos Malaysia | |
| Pos Malaysia |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuala Terengganu
72 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abidin Mosque | |
| Al-Muktafi Billah Shah Mosque | |
| Catholic Mission Terengganu | |
| Catholic Mission Terengganu | |
| Crystal Mosque | |
| Ho Ann Kiong Temple | |
| Kuala Terengganu Presbyterian Church | |
| Kuala Terengganu Presbyterian Church | |
| Kuil Sri Kaliyuga Durga Lakshmi Amman | |
| Kwan Tee Than Kampung Tiong | |
| Losong Haji Mohd Mosque | |
| Masjid Al-Ansar Kem Seri Pantai | |
| Masjid Al-Ikhlas | |
| Masjid Al-Muttaqin | |
| Masjid Al-Taqwa | |
| Masjid Bukit Tok Beng | |
| Masjid Darul Islah Pulau Ketam | |
| Masjid Duyong Kecil | |
| Masjid Jamek Tok Jiring | |
| Masjid Kampung Batin |
Quick Facts
Around Kuala Terengganu
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Kuala Terengganu
21 places within 15 km
- • Pantai Batu Buruk
- • Istana Maziah
- • Istana Syarqiyyah
- • Bukit Puteri Lighthouse
- • Bukit Anak Ring
- • Bukit Bayas
- • Bukit Berangan
- • Bukit Besar
- • Bukit Buluh
- + 8 more
- • Bukit Botok
- • Bukit Puteri
- • Halim's House
- • Sunset Viewpoint Pulau Ketam
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What is the population of Kuala Terengganu?
Kuala Terengganu has a population of 426,500 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 1,826 people per square mile, spread across 233.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kuala Terengganu?
Kuala Terengganu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 120.1 inches.