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Sematan, Malaysia

Sarawak · Malaysia

Sematan is a small city in Sarawak, Malaysia with a population of 7,107. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,107 Population 5/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
143.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuching Timezone

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About Sematan

Sematan

Sematan is a small town in Lundu District, Sarawak, Malaysia. It lies approximately 67.5 kilometres (42 mi) west-north-west of the state capital Kuching, which is a two-hour drive.

People

Population7,107
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain143.3 in/yr
Sunny Days134/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population7,107
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates1.8000°, 109.7667°
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvinceSarawak
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation143.3 inches (3,640 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sematan

Sematan is a small city in Malaysia (Sarawak) with a population of 7,107. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 143.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuching.

Sematan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 143.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Malaysia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1,350.9 sq mi (3,498.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates1.8000°N, 109.7667°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 143.3"
277% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 25.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 5.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 11, 2022.

Jan 11, 2022 106 km NW of Kuching, Malaysia M4.2 59 km
Mar 14, 2015 184 km N of Pemangkat, Indonesia M4.0 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 25.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 22.5 in
March 78°F (25°C) 14.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
September 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 9.8 in
November 78°F (25°C) 12.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 19.5 in

Sematan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 143.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (25.8") and June the driest (5.3").

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Schools in Sematan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMK Sematan - - - -
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Airports Near Sematan

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kuching International AirportKCHLarge Airport
Babang Airstrip-Small Airport
Liku Airport-Small Airport
Sematan AirportBSESmall Airport
Singkawang Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuching
Elevation
1 m (3 ft)

🇲🇾 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 Sematan

What is the population of Sematan?

Sematan has a population of 7,107 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,350.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sematan?

Sematan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 143.3 inches.

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