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Rantau, Malaysia

Negeri Sembilan · Malaysia

Rantau is a small town in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia with a population of 2,450. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2,450 Population 8/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
80.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuala Lumpur Timezone

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About Rantau

Rantau

Rantau is a small town and a mukim in Seremban District, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.

People

Population2,450
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain80.1 in/yr
Sunny Days191/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population2,450
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates2.5902°, 101.9629°
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvinceNegeri Sembilan
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation80.1 inches (2,035 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rantau

Rantau is a small town in Malaysia (Negeri Sembilan) with a population of 2,450. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 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 80.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.

Climate in Rantau

Rantau has an average annual temperature of 28.7°C (84°F). The hottest month is May (29.3°C), the coldest is Dec (28°C). Average annual precipitation is 2854 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.2°C / 83°F 24° / 32.5° 227.2
Feb 28.8°C / 84°F 24.2° / 33.3° 196.8
Mar 29.2°C / 85°F 24.6° / 33.7° 269.7
Apr 29.2°C / 85°F 24.8° / 33.6° 296.1
May 29.3°C / 85°F 25° / 33.6° 231.6
Jun 29°C / 84°F 24.9° / 33.2° 145.4
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32.7° 168.5
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32.8° 178.4
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.6° 214.8
Oct 28.5°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.7° 284.4
Nov 28.2°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.2° 360.0
Dec 28°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.9° 280.8
Rantau 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 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Malaysia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area318.1 sq mi (823.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates2.5902°N, 101.9629°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.1"
111% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 23, 2025.

Apr 29, 2004 79 km SW of Bagan Pulau Ketam, Malaysia M4.2 140 km
Aug 23, 2025 13 km ESE of Segamat, Malaysia M4.0 109 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 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in Wettest
December 80°F (26°C) 6.7 in

Rantau has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 80.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.6") and February the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Rantau

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sekolah Rendah Seliau
SMK Rantau
SMK Dato Shamsudin Nain
SK Dato' Raja Melana
SJK (T) Ladang Linsum
Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Chung Hua
Sekolah Menengah Agama Rantau
Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Rantau
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Radio Stations near Rantau

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sinar FM UNKNOWN
Kelantan FM local music, old music AAC+ 64 kbps
Jazz Lounge 320kbps, classic jazz MP3 320 kbps
Radio KPKT adult contemporary, contemporary hits AAC+ 96 kbps
Best Fm MP3 128 kbps
JEI FM MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Rantau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Army Museum
Hakka Cultural Museum Negeri Sembilan
Kompleks Taman Seni Budaya
Muzium DiRaja Istana Lama Seri Menanti
Muzium Kota Lukut
Muzium Kota Lukut
Muzium Kota Lukut
Muzium Kota Lukut
Muzium Kota Lukut
Muzium Kota Lukut
National Automobile Museum
Replica Royal Palace Melawar
Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery
森美兰华人文史馆
芙蓉泰和堂民俗文化馆

Libraries in Rantau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
LIBRARY0.0
Negeri Sembilan Public Library Corporation0.0
Perpustakaan Awam Cawangan Alor Gajah0.0
Perpustakaan Awam Cawangan Masjid Tanah0.0
Perpustakaan Desa Kampung Sungai Raya0.0
Perpustakaan Desa Mukim Pasir Panjang0.0
Perpustakaan Desa Sri Menanti0.0
Perpustakaan Desa Taman Intan Perdana0.0
Perpustakaan Kg. Baru Rasah0.0
Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak UiTM Rembau0.0
Port Dickson Public Library0.0
Pustaka0.0
Taman Seremban Jaya Rural Library Phase 10.0

Farmers Markets in Rantau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazaar Ampangan
Food Stalls
Friday Night Market
N9 Sungei Ujong Walk
Pandamart
Pandamart
Pasar Alor Gajah
Pasar Ampangan
Pasar Awam Linggi
Pasar Awam Pasir Panjang
Pasar Awam Sungai Pelek
Pasar Kuala Sungai Baru
Pasar Masjid Tanah
Pasar Mini Lazim
Pasar Port Dickson
Pasar Rembau
Pasar Tani Rembau
Pasar Teluk Kemang
Perniagaan Batu Tujuh SE
Sepang Public Market
Seremban Big Market
Telok Gong Public Market
Uptown Dataran Senawang
Wanlly Dragon Fruit
Wanlly Dragon Fruit

Gas Stations in Rantau

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BHPetrol
Petronas Rantau
Shell

Banks in Rantau

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Simpanan Nasional

Stadiums & Teams in Rantau

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rantau

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kuala Lumpur International AirportKULLarge Airport
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International AirportSZBLarge Airport
Malacca International AirportMKZMedium Airport
Muar / Bakri AirportSmall Airport
Putrajaya Recreational AirportSmall Airport
Simpang AirportSmall Airport
Terendak Camp AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Rantau

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BP
BP Diagnostik
Klinik Dayang
Klinik Desa Kampung Jijan
Klinik Kesihatan Kuarters KLIA
Klinik Komuniti
Klinik Medicare
Klinik Safura
Klinik Sehat Wellness Centre
Mawar Haemodialysis Centre (Sepang Branch)
Poliklinik Jasa
Rawatan Akupuntur Tai Chi
Sayang Dialysis

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rantau

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Guan Yin Temple
Masjid Kuala Sawah
Masjid Kuala Sawah
Persatuan Penganut Maha Mariamman
Rumah Berhala Kuan Eng Meo Kuala Sawah
Sri Siva Sanggara Valmuni Vanamuni Temple Ulu Sawah
Surau
Surau Kg Kanchong (Tengah)
Surau Pekan Sagga

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

🇲🇾 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 Rantau

What is the population of Rantau?

Rantau has a population of 2,450 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 318.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rantau?

Rantau 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 191 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.1 inches.

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