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Pontian Besar, Malaysia
Johor · Malaysia
Pontian Besar is a mid-size city in Johor, Malaysia with a population of 40,613. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pontian Besar
Pontian Kechil also known as Pontian Town is a town and the administrative and economic centre of Pontian District, Johor, Malaysia, with a fishing as its main economy. It has an area of 6.6 km2. Pontian Plaza is the town's principal shopping centre.
People
Climate
| Population | 40,613 |
| Population Density | 128 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.5059°, 103.3816° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Country | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| State / Province | Johor |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 125.8 inches (3,195 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pontian Besar
Pontian Besar is a mid-size city in Malaysia (Johor) with a population of 40,613. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 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 125.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
Climate in Pontian Besar
Pontian Besar has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Jan (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 3602 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above Malaysia avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 318.4 sq mi (824.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.5059°N, 103.3816°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
Pontian Besar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (5.9").
Schools in Pontian Besar
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sek Agama Parit Kudus | — | — | — | — |
| SJK (C) Tah Tong | — | — | — | — |
| SMK Sri Perhentian | — | — | — | — |
| Pei Chun High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Api Api | — | — | — | — |
| SJK (C) Chung Hwa, Kayu Ara Pasong | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pontian Besar
33 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARNA 942 (SG) | melisten | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Warna 942 Radio (SG) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| YES 933 Radio (SG) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CLASS 95 (SG) | melisten | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| YES 933 (SG) | melisten | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| LOVE 972 (SG) | melisten | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Gold 905 Radio (SG) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Love 972 Radio (SG) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Capital 958 Radio (SG) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Kiss92 (SG) | pop music | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Jia 883 Radio (SG) | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| 987FM (SG) | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| CAPITAL 958 (SG) | melisten | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Power 98 Love Songs (SG) | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Oli 96.8 FM (SG) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| OLI 968 (SG) | melisten | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| GOLD 905 (SG) | melisten | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Ria 897 Radio (SG) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| RIA 897 (SG) | melisten | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Channel News Asia TV (SG) | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Symphony 924 Radio (SG) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| One FM 91.3 (SG) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 938 Now Radio (SG) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| SkyChatzFM | mixed | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Warna (SG) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 987 (SG) | melisten | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Hidayah 103.4 FM (ID) | islam, salafy | MP3 96 kbps | |
| CNA938 (SG) | melisten | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ONE FM 91.3 SPH AAC (SG) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Symphony 924 (SG) | melisten | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| indiego (SG) | melisten | MP3 | |
| Oli 968 Radio (SG) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Mediacorp 987 Radio (SG) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Pontian Besar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum Bugis | ||||
| Pineapple museum |
Libraries in Pontian Besar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perpustakaan Desa Parit Abdul Rahman | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Tunku Ibrahim Ismail | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pontian Besar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bazar | |||||
| Pasar Awam Pontian | |||||
| Pasar Awam Taman Universiti | |||||
| Pasar Awam Taman Universiti | |||||
| Pasar Awan Pekan Nanas | |||||
| Pasar Kulai | |||||
| Pasar Malam Pontian | |||||
| Pasar Malam Taman Putri Kulai (Sunday) | |||||
| Pasar Nelayan Ayer Baloi | |||||
| Tuesday night market | |||||
| Tuesday night market |
Restaurants in Pontian Besar
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pontian Besar
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pontian Besar
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pontian Besar
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pontian Besar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Pontian Besar
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow City | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Pontian Besar
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hang Nadim International Airport | BTH | Large Airport |
| Senai International Airport | JHB | Large Airport |
| Singapore Changi Airport | SIN | Large Airport |
| Changi Air Base (East) | — | Medium Airport |
| Kluang Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Paya Lebar Air Base | QPG | Medium Airport |
| Seletar Airport | XSP | Medium Airport |
| Sembawang Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Tengah Air Base | TGA | Medium Airport |
| Batu Pahat Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Felda Lok Heng Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lim Chu Kang Road (Tengah Highway Strip) | — | Small Airport |
| Muar / Bakri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murai Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pulau Sudong Military Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Raja Haji Abdullah Airport | TJB | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Pontian Besar
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Klinik MM Care | ||
| Klinik Yethin GP | ||
| Poliklinik pekan nanas | ||
| Poliklinik penawar | ||
| Teo TCM |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pontian Besar
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Masjid Ar-Rahman | |
| Masjid Jamek Parit Yunos | |
| Surau Parit Haji Dahlan | |
| Surau Taman Megah |
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What is the population of Pontian Besar?
Pontian Besar has a population of 40,613 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 128 people per square mile, spread across 318.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pontian Besar?
Pontian Besar 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 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 125.8 inches.