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Papar, Malaysia

Sabah · Malaysia

Papar is a small city in Sabah, Malaysia with a population of 19,278. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

19,278 Population 26/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
101.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuching Timezone

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About Papar

The Papar were Irish monks who took eremitic residence in parts of Iceland before that island's habitation by the Norsemen of Scandinavia. Their existence is attested by the early Icelandic sagas and recent archaeological findings. However, the existence of the Papar in Iceland remains archaeologically unproven; no clear archaeological evidence of Papar presence in Iceland has been identified.

People

Population19,278
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain101.9 in/yr
Sunny Days151/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population19,278
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates5.7333°, 115.9333°
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvinceSabah
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation101.9 inches (2,589 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Papar

Papar is a small city in Malaysia (Sabah) with a population of 19,278. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuching.

Climate in Papar

Papar has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Feb (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2726 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.5°C / 82°F 23.7° / 31.3° 139.2
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 23.6° / 31.3° 82.9
Mar 28.2°C / 83°F 24.1° / 32.2° 101.7
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 24.6° / 33° 125.1
May 29°C / 84°F 24.8° / 33.1° 207.4
Jun 28.5°C / 83°F 24.4° / 32.6° 287.9
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.1° / 32.4° 291.5
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.5° 276.1
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 24.1° / 32.2° 285.5
Oct 28°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.8° 380.8
Nov 28°C / 82°F 24.1° / 32° 288.9
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 24° / 31.7° 259.4
Papar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 101.9 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) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Malaysia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days151 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area751.6 sq mi (1,946.6 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates5.7333°N, 115.9333°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.9"
168% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.01"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 22, 2025.

Jun 4, 2015 14 km WNW of Ranau, Malaysia M6.0 73 km
Apr 2, 2023 56 km NNW of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia M5.5 78 km
May 26, 1991 19 km ESE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.4 99 km
Jun 12, 2015 27 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M5.3 98 km
Mar 8, 2018 16 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia M5.2 82 km
May 26, 1991 13 km SE of Ranau, Malaysia M5.1 91 km
Jun 30, 2020 48 km W of Kudat, Malaysia M4.9 142 km
May 26, 1991 27 km SSE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.7 90 km
Feb 1, 2014 24 km SSE of Kota Belud, Malaysia M4.6 83 km
Jun 6, 2015 Sabah, Malaysia M4.6 93 km
Jul 26, 2015 41 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 119 km
May 26, 1991 58 km ENE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.6 143 km
Jun 23, 2015 22 km NNW of Ranau, Malaysia M4.5 81 km
Jun 12, 2015 21 km N of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 96 km
Jun 5, 2015 21 km NNE of Ranau, Malaysia M4.4 98 km
Jul 22, 2025 26 km SSW of Kudat, Malaysia M4.3 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Tembin Category 2 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
May 82°F (28°C) 10.4 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 10.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in

Papar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.0") and February the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Papar

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sek. Keb. Pekan Papar
Sek. Men. Majakir
SRJK Cheng Hwa
SRK St Joseph Papar
SM St Joseph Papar
SRJK (C) St Joseph Papar
SMK Pengalat Papar
Sek. Keb. Buang Sayang
Giatmara Papar
SK Sacred Heart Biau
SMK ST Mary Limbahau Papar
SK St Mary Limbahau Papar
Sekolah Agama Pantai Manis
Papar Middle School 沙巴吧巴中学
Sekolah Kebangsaan Kuala Papar
SMK Takis
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Radio Stations near Papar

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Papar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Double Six Gallery
Ecogarden
Lingzhi Museum
Sabah Islamic Civilization Museum
Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village
Sabah State Museum. Teknologi

Libraries in Papar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brother Brendan Dunne Resource Centre0.0
Brother Brendan Dunne Resource Centre0.0
Donggongon Library0.0
Junior Campus Library0.0
Junior Campus Library0.0
Sabah State Library0.0
School Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Papar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anjung Kinabalu
Fish Market
Fruit Market
kedai runcit
Kepayan Square
Lian Hock Shop
Nga Yen Store
Night Market Area
Pasar Pekan Tanjung Aru
Pasar Pemborong Sayur
Pasar Sembang Kota Kinabalu
Pasar Sembulan
Public Market
Tamu Ikan Putatan
Tamu Kinarut
Tamu Putatan
Tamu Putatan
Tamu Putatan
Terus Maju

Restaurants in Papar

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grill Patio Parklane City Benoni
Liang Yun Hua Restaurant

Cafes in Papar

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Richiamo Coffee Benoni

Cinemas in Papar

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

10 Stars Cinema

Clinics in Papar

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Klinik Desa Biau

Train Stations in Papar

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Papar

Bus Stations in Papar

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus Terminal Papar

Gas Stations in Papar

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petron
Petronas
Petronas
Shell

Banks in Papar

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Simpanan Nasional
Public Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Papar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Papar

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kota Kinabalu International AirportBKILarge Airport
Labuan AirportLBUMedium Airport
Keningau AirportKGUSmall Airport
Kota Belud AirportSmall Airport
Kuala Kahaba AirportSmall Airport
Kuala Penyu AirportSmall Airport
Ranau AirportRNUSmall Airport
Sipitang AirportSPTSmall Airport
Sook AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Papar

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pejabat Pos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Papar

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gerejaa Sacred Heart Biau
Holy Rosary Limbahau Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Masjid Daerah Papar
Masjid Jamek Kg. Sungai Padang
Masjid Kg. Pengalat Besar
Masjid Raudhatul Ilmiah, Kg. Kuala
St Joseph Church Papar
St Patrick Kinuta Church
surau kampung bundusan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuching
Elevation
34 m (112 ft)
Website
sabah.gov.my/md.ppr/

🇲🇾 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 Papar

What is the population of Papar?

Papar has a population of 19,278 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 751.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Papar?

Papar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.9 inches.

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