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Selama, Malaysia
Perak · Malaysia
Selama is a mid-size city in Perak, Malaysia with a population of 34,800. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Selama
The Larut, Matang and Selama District is a district of Perak, Malaysia. Taiping is the capital town of this district. Larut, Matang and Selama used to be three small different districts and they merged into one larger district later. Larut, Matang and Selama houses Taiping, Perak's second largest city and former state capital. Other towns in the region include Changkat Jering, Terong, Matang, Kuala Sepetang and Selama. The region borders the state of Kedah on the north, the Kerian District on the northwest, the Hulu Perak and Kuala Kangsar District on the east, and the Manjung District on the south.
People
Climate
| Population | 34,800 |
| Population Density | 97 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.2236°, 100.6926° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Country | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| State / Province | Perak |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 113.3 inches (2,878 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Selama
Selama is a mid-size city in Malaysia (Perak) with a population of 34,800. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 113.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
Climate in Selama
Selama has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (28°C), the coldest is Jan (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2804 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above Malaysia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 136 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 357.6 sq mi (926.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.2236°N, 100.6926°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 9.3 in |
Selama has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 113.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.8") and February the driest (5.3").
Schools in Selama
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Chi Sheng 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Chi Sheng 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Sungai Terap | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Selama | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Selama | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Rantau Panjang | - | - | - | - |
| SMK Sungai Bayor | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dato' Haji Hussein | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kubu Gajah | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Dendang | - | - | - | - |
| SK Ulu Mengkuang | - | - | - | - |
| Sekolah Agama Rakyat Ulu Mengkuang | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Selama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 高渊历史文物馆 |
Libraries in Selama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bukit Mertajam Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kulim Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Awam Bagan Serai | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Awam Cawangan Jawi | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Awam Parit Buntar | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Awam Selama | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Bandar Baharu | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kampung Baru Bagan Samak | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kuak | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Permatang Tinggi | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Permatang Tinggi | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Siber Ilmu Taman Jambu | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Taman Cempaka | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Machang Bubok | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Siber Ilmu AEON Bukit Mertajam | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Siber Ilmu AEON Bukit Mertajam | 0.0 | |||||
| Pusat Sebaran Maklumat Nasional | 0.0 | |||||
| Simpang Ampat Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Simpang Ampat Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Selama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Batu Kurau | |||||
| Berapit Public Market | |||||
| Billion | |||||
| Gerai Jalan Pasar | |||||
| Gerai Pasar Malam Jalan Rozhan | |||||
| Gerai Rakyat Pekan Baru | |||||
| IKAN SEGAR JAWI | |||||
| Jalan Tengah Serdang | |||||
| Kampung Baru Public Market | |||||
| Kedai Runcit Azhar | |||||
| Kota Permai Market | |||||
| Kota Permai Market | |||||
| Kulim Mall | |||||
| Lunas Market | |||||
| MINAT SUPERMARKET | |||||
| Muaz Mini Market | |||||
| Parit Buntar Public Market | |||||
| Pasar Awam Batu Lima | |||||
| Pasar Awam Junjong | |||||
| Pasar Awam Kilang Lama | |||||
| Pasar Awam Kulim | |||||
| Pasar Awam Selama | |||||
| Pasar Awam Serdang | |||||
| Pasar Awam Taman Bukit Panchor | |||||
| Pasar Awam Taman Selamat | |||||
| Pasar Awam Taman Sri Rambai | |||||
| Pasar Awam Tambun Indah | |||||
| Pasar Awam Valdor | |||||
| Pasar Bagan Serai | |||||
| Pasar Batu Kurau | |||||
| Pasar Hari Rantau Panjang | |||||
| Pasar Malam Cangkat Damai | |||||
| Pasar Pagi Machang Bubuk | |||||
| Permatang Tinggi Public Market | |||||
| Pusat Penjana Batu Lima | |||||
| Sungai Bakap Market | |||||
| Supermarket |
Cafes in Selama
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Selama
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Selama
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Selama
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Selama
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Selama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Selama
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Penang International Airport | PEN | Large Airport |
| Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | IPH | Large Airport |
| Betong International Airport | BTZ | Medium Airport |
| RMAF Butterworth Air Base | BWH | Medium Airport |
| Grik Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Old Betong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pengkalan Hulu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taiping (Tekah) Airport | TPG | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Selama
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Pusat Pemulihan Penagihan Narkotik Bukit Mertajam | ||
| Pusat Pemulihan Penagihan Narkotik Serdang |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Selama
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Masjid Abdul Karim | |
| Masjid Ar-Rashdiah | |
| Masjid Ulu Mengkuang | |
| Surau An Nuriah | |
| Surau Nurul Huda | |
| مسجد القرية رنتاو ڤنجڠ سلاما ڤیراق |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Selama
What is the population of Selama?
Selama has a population of 34,800 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 357.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Selama?
Selama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 136 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 113.3 inches.