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Mukah, Malaysia

Sarawak · Malaysia

Mukah is a mid-size city in Sarawak, Malaysia with a population of 33,478. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

33,478 Population 11/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
139.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuching Timezone

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About Mukah

Mukah

Mukah (muːkəh), historically known as Muka, is a coastal town in Malaysia which has served as the capital and the administrative center of the Mukah Division since 1 March 2002.

People

Population33,478
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain139.8 in/yr
Sunny Days120/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population33,478
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates2.8944°, 112.0915°
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvinceSarawak
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation139.8 inches (3,552 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mukah

Mukah is a mid-size city in Malaysia (Sarawak) with a population of 33,478. 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 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 139.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuching.

Climate in Mukah

Mukah has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.5°C), the coldest is Feb (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 3538 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.1°C / 81°F 25.6° / 28.8° 453.2
Feb 27°C / 81°F 25.8° / 28.9° 296.3
Mar 27.2°C / 81°F 25.7° / 29.1° 216.3
Apr 28.1°C / 83°F 26.4° / 29.8° 212.2
May 28.5°C / 83°F 26.5° / 30° 245.7
Jun 28°C / 82°F 26.3° / 29.8° 344.8
Jul 28°C / 82°F 25.7° / 30° 244.3
Aug 28°C / 82°F 26.4° / 30.1° 314.9
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 26° / 30.1° 248.3
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 25.9° / 29.6° 314.1
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 26° / 29.3° 292.4
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 26° / 29° 355.5
Mukah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 120 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 139.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Malaysia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days120 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area3,056.5 sq mi (7,916.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates2.8944°N, 112.0915°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 139.8"
268% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 22.64"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 19, 1994.

Feb 12, 1994 57 km NNW of Kapit, Malaysia M5.3 88 km
Feb 19, 1994 63 km NNW of Kapit, Malaysia M4.7 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 22.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 16.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 19.1 in

Mukah has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 139.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (22.6") and July the driest (6.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Mukah

Institution Type Founded Website
CENTEXS Mukah College - ,
Giat MARA Mukah College - ,
Politeknik Mukah College - ,
Sarawak SKILLS Mukah College - ,
UNIMAS Research Centre Mukah University - ,
Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Sarawak Kampus Mukah University - ,
University Of Technology Sarawak,Laila Taib Campus University - ,

Schools in Mukah

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMK Three Rivers - - - -
Madrasah Al-Quran Mukah (MAQuM) - - - -
Pusat Latihan Komputer USM Mukah - - - -
Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Chong Boon - - - -
Sekolah Kebangsaan Datuk Awang Udin - - - -
SK Agama (MIS) Mukah - - - -
Maktab Rendah Sains Mara Mukah - - - -
Sekolah Kebangsaan Mukah - - - -
SMK Mukah - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mukah

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Mukah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak0.0

Farmers Markets in Mukah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Basah Mukah
Pasar Ikan Mukah
Tamu Mukah

Hotels in Mukah

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Highway Inn
King Ing Hotel
Kingwood Hotel
Li Hua (Mukah) Hotel
Mandarin Inn
Royal Inn
Sarina Hotel

Restaurants in Mukah

35 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

66 Smoke House
Ah Bee Corner
Ah Soon Cafe
Ayam Geprek Mukah
Ayam Penyet Restaurant
Base Food Cafe
Burberry Cafe
Fatma Cafe
Food Garden
Hock Lai Hiong Coffee
Hong Corner
JS Seafood Restaurant
Kedai Kopi Bintangor
Lai Lai Cafe
Medan Ria Setiaraja
Ming Huong Restaurant
Mukah Seafood Centre
New Arwa 88 Cafe (Laksa Sarawak)
New Arwa Cafe
New Hai Ping
New Lane Cafe
Nur Azmina Cafe
Nur Lyana Kafe
Riverside Seafood
Satay Kaw Kaw
Satay Wahab
Shaff Cafe
Sing Tong Corner
Sugarbun & Pezzo Mukah
Super Jojo
Tobha Restaurant
Tone Cafe (Ground Floor)
Wang Hua Cafe
Wang Li Corner
Wow Cafe (First Floor)

Cafes in Mukah

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

96 Cafe
Ban King Cafe
Cahaya Qaseh Cafe & Catering
Fragrance Rose Supplier (FRS)
Friend Cafe
Hong Ping Cafe
Kedai Kopi Lu Ee Yuan
Secangkir Kopi
Sharetea
ZUS Coffee

Clinics in Mukah

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Klinik Dr. Wong & Dr. Lau
Klinik Komuniti Mukah
Mukah Medical Clinic
PMG Medical Clinic (Bandar Mukah Baru)

Dentists in Mukah

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Klinik Pergigian Signature Mukah
PMG Dentist (Bandar Mukah Baru)

Veterinaries in Mukah

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

I-Care Veterinary Clinic Mukah

Bus Stations in Mukah

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Mukah

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petronas
Shell

Banks in Mukah

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Simpanan Nasional
Hong Leong Bank
Maybank
Public Bank
RHB Bank
Tabung Baitulmal Mukah

Airports Near Mukah

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mukah AirportMKMMedium Airport
Sibu AirportSBWMedium Airport

Post Offices in Mukah

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
J&T Express (Mukah)
Mukah Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mukah

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid Jamek Kampung Penakub Hilir Mukah
Mukah Buddhist Temple
Mukah Methodist Church (SCAC)
Mukah Setia Raja Mosque
Mukah Tua Pek Kong Temple
St Peter & Paul Catholic Church
Surau Darul Nadwah, Kampung Tutus Hilir
Surau Ibn Khaldun

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuching
Area
7,916.3 km² (3,055.7 mi²)

🇲🇾 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 Mukah

What is the population of Mukah?

Mukah has a population of 33,478 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 3,056.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mukah?

Mukah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 120 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 139.8 inches.

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