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Metro City New Township, Malaysia

Sarawak · Malaysia

Metro City New Township is a small town in Sarawak, Malaysia with a population of 1,500. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,500 Population 9/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
162.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuching Timezone

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About Metro City New Township

Metro City New Township

The Padawan municipality is a collective name given to a subset of the Kuching District area which is not administered locally by the Kuching South City Council and the Kuching North City Hall, formerly known as Kuching Rural district. It has an area of 1771.3 km2, covering the suburbs of the Kuching Proper subdistrict and Padawan subdistrict. The area is currently administered by the local government named Padawan Municipal Council, based in Kota Padawan, located at 10th mile (16 km) from Kuching city centre. As of 2025, the total population of entire Padawan municipality area is 340,226 residents.

People

Population1,500
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain162.9 in/yr
Sunny Days102/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population1,500
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates1.5680°, 110.3059°
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvinceSarawak
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation162.9 inches (4,137 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Metro City New Township

Metro City New Township is a small town in Malaysia (Sarawak) with a population of 1,500. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 162.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuching.

Climate in Metro City New Township

Metro City New Township has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 4231 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 23.3° / 30° 670.7
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 23.3° / 30.2° 502.8
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.4° 340.5
Apr 28°C / 82°F 23.7° / 32.4° 303.7
May 28.3°C / 83°F 23.9° / 32.7° 267.8
Jun 28.1°C / 83°F 23.6° / 32.6° 255.9
Jul 28°C / 82°F 23.4° / 32.5° 199.8
Aug 28°C / 82°F 23.4° / 32.6° 268.7
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 23.3° / 32.1° 245.9
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 23.3° / 31.9° 337.1
Nov 27.5°C / 82°F 23.3° / 31.7° 342.4
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 23.3° / 30.9° 495.8
Metro City New Township has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 102 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 162.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Malaysia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days102 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area166.4 sq mi (431.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates1.5680°N, 110.3059°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 162.9"
329% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 28.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 7.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 11, 2022.

Jan 11, 2022 106 km NW of Kuching, Malaysia M4.2 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 28.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 20.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 13.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 20.1 in

Metro City New Township has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 162.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (28.7") and June the driest (7.4").

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Schools in Metro City New Township

35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SJK(C) Chung Hua Sejijak
SK Pendidikan Khas Kuching
SK Matang Jaya
SMK Matang Hilir
SMK Sri Matang
Batu Kawa Min Lit Secondary School 石角民立中学
SJK(C) Sg Tengah
SJK(C) Chung Hua Sg Tengah
SJK(C) Chung Hua Batu 11
SMK Matang Jaya
SJK(C) Chung Hua Sg Moyan
SJK(C) Chung Hua Kim Choo Seng
SJK(C) Chung Hua Rantau Panjang
SJK (C) Chung Hua Syn-San-Tu
SJK (C) Chung Hua Batu 7
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Batu Kawa
Sekolah Menengah Sains Kuching
Sekolah Menengah Sains Kuching (SAINSKU)
SMK Semerah Padi
Tabika Kemas Kampung Sagah
SK Rampangi
SK Siol Kanan
Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) Kuching
SK Madrasah Datuk Haji Abdul Kadir Hasan
SMKA Tun Ahmad Zaidi (TUNAZ)
SMK Tunku Abdul Rahman
SK Semerah Padi
SJK Sungai Tengah
SMK Petra Jaya
SK Gita
SK Tan Sri Dr. Sulaiman Daud
SJK (C) Chung Hua Batu Kawa
SK Petra Jaya
SM Sains Kuching Utara
SMKA Sheikh Haji Othman Abdul Wahab
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Radio Stations near Metro City New Township

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Metro City New Township

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Borneo Cultures Museum
Cat Museum
Chinese History Museum
Fort Margherita
Sarawak Art Museum
Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum
Sarawak Natural History Museum
Sarawak State Museum
The Borneo House

Libraries in Metro City New Township

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CAIS0.0
Kota Sentosa Public Library0.0
Library PKS0.0
Perpustakaan Awam Kota Samarahan0.0
Perpustakaan Desa0.0
Perpustakaan Desa Baruk Singai0.0
Perpustakaan Kpg Meranek0.0
Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Rahman Ya'akob0.0
PeTARY PPPU0.0
PTAR KS10.0
PTAR KS20.0
Pusat Sumber Tun Openg0.0
Pustaka Negeri Sarawak0.0

Farmers Markets in Metro City New Township

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alfamy Mini Mart
Alfamy Mini Mart
Emart sejingkat
Emart Xpress market
HH MINI MART
Kenyalang MBKS Market
Market Bandar Riyal
Medan Niaga Satok
Mini market
Mini market
Pasar Kota Padawan
Pasar Kota Sentosa
Pasar Sungai Apong
Pasar Sungai Apong
Pasar Tamu
Pasar Tamu
Stutong Community Market
Sungai Maong Wet Market
Uni-Shop
Uni-Shop
Uptown Kota Samarahan

Hotels in Metro City New Township

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Century Santubong Beach Resort
Cove 55
Damai Beach Resort
Home Sweet Home
The Culvert

Restaurants in Metro City New Township

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dim Sum & Co
Megabite Cafe
QaQbell Kitchen
RIUH RENDAH @ ESHAN
The Table
Warung Serey Wangi
Wei Yuan Xiang

Cafes in Metro City New Township

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

28 Cafe
66 Lucky Cafe
Bandar baru 2 cafe
Duduk Mari Cafe
Hajerah Kopitiam
Laksa hi Manan Cafe
Mad Chicky Licky
Mali Cafe
Malihah Cafe
Peng You Cafe
San Chuan Yuan Cafe
Shoon Ceng Cafe
Sin Seng Cafe
Teh O cafe
Yong Lin Eight Nine Cafe

Clinics in Metro City New Township

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Batu Kawa Healthcare Clinic
Klinik Aniza
Klinik Kesihatan Petra Jaya
Malihah Medical Clinic
Malihah Medical Clinic
Taman Malihah Health Clinic

Gas Stations in Metro City New Township

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MY #615663003
Petronas
Petronas
PETRONAS
Petronas
Petronas Metrocity
Petronas Smk Matang Hilir
Shell
SHELL
Shell
Shell
Shell

Banks in Metro City New Township

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Rakyat
Maybank
RHB Bank

Shopping Malls in Metro City New Township

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ECO Mall Petra Jaya
Emart Matang
Matang Mall

Golf Courses in Metro City New Township

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Damai Golf & Country Club

Stadiums & Teams in Metro City New Township

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Airports Near Metro City New Township

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kuching International AirportKCHLarge Airport
Babang AirstripSmall Airport
Bentiang AirstripSmall Airport
Engkadik AirstripSmall Airport
Lokok AirstripSmall Airport
Sematan AirportBSESmall Airport
Singkawang AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Metro City New Township

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pos Mini Sungai Tengah Valley (Malihah)

Treatment Centers in Metro City New Township

49 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Asia Eye
B. Teo's Family Clinic
Century Care Clinic
Chong Clinic
Clinic Dr Ng Sheau Phun
Dr Ai Ling Medic Care Clinic
Dr Chong Mui Chun Clinic
Dr. Belle Clinic
Dr. Wong Kee Ai Family Clinic
Eye Specialist Centre
Gribbles Pathology
Healthcare Clinic Tabuan Jaya
Helen Ngu Women Hospital
Hon Medical Clinic
Kang Family Clinic
Kang's Clinic
Klinik Aniza
Klinik Chai
Klinik Dr Ng Wee Kok
Klinik Dr. Wong Kai Siong
Klinik Everbright
Klinik Kelly Lau
Klinik Kesihatan Ibu Dan Anak Sekama
Klinik Khaira
Klinik Kota Raya Batu Kawa
Klinik Perdana
Klinik Tony Sim Tong Aik
Klinik Yii
Lee Physician & Drugstore
Lim Medical Clinic
Lingam Family Clinic
London Fertility Centre
LS Clinic
Lu Medical Clinic
Malihah Medical Clinic
Malihah Medical Clinic
MJC Family Clinic
Pergigian Anmas - Dental clinic
Persatuan Dialisis Cahaya
Premier Family Clinic
Prima Medical Clinic
Pristine Clinic
Public Clinic
Specialist Clinic Damai
Taman Malihah Health Clinic
Tan Specialist Child & Family Clinic
Union Clinic
Wong Familiy Clinic
Wong Yieng Beauty Professional Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Metro City New Township

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Batu Kawa Tian Tze Ja Temple
Dhamma Earth Kuching
Masjid Ar Rahman Kuching Family Park
Masjid As-Syakirin
Masjid At-Taqwa
Masjid Baitul Rahim
Masjid Darul Husni Warrahmah
Masjid Darul Ibadah
Masjid Darul Muttaqin
Masjid Darus Salam
Masjid Ikhwanul Islam
Masjid Khalid Ibnu Walid
Masjid NurSaadah Taman Heng Guan Kuching
Seventh-Day Adventist Worship Centre Taman Malihah
Sri Maha Mariammam Shrine
St.Simon's Church
Surau
Surau
Surau
Surau
Surau
Surau
Surau

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuching
Area
1,771.3 km² (683.7 mi²)
Founded
1996
Website
mpp.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 Metro City New Township

What is the population of Metro City New Township?

Metro City New Township has a population of 1,500 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 166.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Metro City New Township?

Metro City New Township has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 102 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 162.9 inches.

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