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Sungai Besar, Malaysia
Selangor · Malaysia
Sungai Besar is a small city in Selangor, Malaysia with a population of 26,939. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sungai Besar
Sungai Besar is the principal town of Sabak Bernam District, Selangor, Malaysia.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,939 |
| Population Density | 42 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.6746°, 100.9867° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Country | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| State / Province | Selangor |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.9 inches (2,156 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sungai Besar
Sungai Besar is a small city in Malaysia (Selangor) with a population of 26,939. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 84.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
Climate in Sungai Besar
Sungai Besar has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (28.1°C), the coldest is Dec (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2945 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above Malaysia avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 646.9 sq mi (1,675.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.6746°N, 100.9867°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | Coldest |
Sungai Besar has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in December to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.1") and June the driest (4.2").
Schools in Sungai Besar
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJK(C)Hai Ping | — | — | — | — |
| SK Seri Utama | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Parit Enam | — | — | — | — |
| Seri Bedena National Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| SK Sungai Limau | — | — | — | — |
| SRA Sungai Limau | — | — | — | — |
| Tadika | — | — | — | — |
| SK Panchang Bedena | — | — | — | — |
| SJK (C) Sin Min | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Rendah Agama Simpang Lima | — | — | — | — |
| Sungai Besar National Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Utama | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Rendah Agama Ehyaul Falah | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sungai Besar
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sungai Besar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabak Bernam Museum | ||||
| Sekinchan Rice Museum |
Libraries in Sungai Besar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPAS Parit Baru | 0.0 | |||||
| PPAS Sabak Bernam | 0.0 | |||||
| Sabak Bernam District Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sungai Besar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasar Awam Sabak Bernam | |||||
| Pasar Awam Tanjung Karang | |||||
| Pasar Besar Simpang Empat | |||||
| Sekinchan Public Market |
Hotels in Sungai Besar
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sungai Besar
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sungai Besar
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sungai Besar
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sungai Besar
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sungai Besar
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sungai Besar
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sungai Besar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sungai Besar
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | Large Airport |
| Bidor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jendarata Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pulau Pangkor Airport | PKG | Small Airport |
| Simpang Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sitiawan Airport | SWY | Small Airport |
| Ulu Bernam Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sungai Besar
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pos Laju |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sungai Besar
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Masjid An-Nur | |
| Masjid Badlishah | |
| Masjid Hashimiah | |
| Masjid Makmuriah | |
| Masjid Muhammadiah | |
| Surau | |
| Surau | |
| Surau Dakwatul Ubudiah Batu 16 Sungai Lias | |
| Surau Irsyadiah | |
| Surau Pekan Simpang Lima |
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What is the population of Sungai Besar?
Sungai Besar has a population of 26,939 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 646.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sungai Besar?
Sungai Besar 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 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.9 inches.