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Maran, Malaysia

Pahang · Malaysia

Maran is a large city in Pahang, Malaysia with a population of 111,056. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

111,056 Population 127/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
86.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuala Lumpur Timezone

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About Maran

Maran is a Jewish honorific prefix for exceptionally respected rabbis. It is an alternate form of Aramaic mar, meaning "master".

People

Population111,056
Density127/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain86.3 in/yr
Sunny Days180/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population111,056
Population Density127 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates3.5860°, 102.7730°
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvincePahang
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation86.3 inches (2,191 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maran

Maran is a large city in Malaysia (Pahang) with a population of 111,056. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.

Climate in Maran

Maran has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (25.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2978 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.3°C / 78°F 19.9° / 32.5° 254.7
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 19.7° / 33.3° 175.8
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 20.1° / 35.4° 229.9
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 22.1° / 38° 224.0
May 27.9°C / 82°F 23.3° / 37.4° 226.4
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 22.8° / 36.6° 219.6
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 22.4° / 36.1° 174.6
Aug 26.8°C / 80°F 22.5° / 34.4° 200.4
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 22° / 35.4° 197.9
Oct 27°C / 81°F 22.4° / 34.7° 268.6
Nov 26.5°C / 80°F 22.3° / 34.2° 377.3
Dec 25.6°C / 78°F 21.2° / 32.7° 429.3
Maran has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Malaysia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area876.0 sq mi (2,268.8 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates3.5860°N, 102.7730°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.3"
127% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.45"

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 M4.0 125 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 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
December 78°F (25°C) 12.8 in Wettest

Maran has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.8") and July the driest (4.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Maran

Institution Type Founded Website
Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang University

Schools in Maran

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Madrasah Syababul Ilmi
Sekolah Kebangsaan (LKTP) Kampung New Zealand
SMK Maran 2
Madrasah Syababul Ilmi
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Libraries in Maran

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Perpustakaan Desa PNM Kampung Kuala Sentul0.0

Hotels in Maran

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Resort

Restaurants in Maran

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Masakan Panas

Clinics in Maran

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kuala Sentul Rural Clinic
MY #4262929489

Bus Stations in Maran

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MY #1290424126

Gas Stations in Maran

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MY #1491240373
MY #701767470
Stesen Minyak Shell

Stadiums & Teams in Maran

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Maran

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kuantan AirportKUAMedium Airport
Semantan AirportSmall Airport
Sungai Tiang AirportSXTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maran

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Ehsan Mosque
Masjid

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Postal Code
26500

Around Maran

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Restaurants 1
Hotels 1
Parks 1
Police Stations 1

Things to See Near Maran

8 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (8)
  • • Bukit Gayung
  • • Bukit Gebuk
  • • Bukit Kepayang
  • • Bukit Kertam
  • • Bukit Matterhorn
  • + 3 more

🇲🇾 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 Maran

What is the population of Maran?

Maran has a population of 111,056 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 127 people per square mile, spread across 876.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maran?

Maran has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 180 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.3 inches.

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