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Sungai Petani, Malaysia
Kedah · Malaysia
Sungai Petani is a major city in Kedah, Malaysia with a population of 544,851. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Sungai Petani
Sungai Petani is a town in Kuala Muda District, Kedah, Malaysia. The population of the municipal area of Sungai Petani is larger than Kedah's state capital, Alor Setar. It is located about 55 km south of Alor Setar, and 33 km northeast of George Town, the capital city of the neighbouring state of Penang.
People
Climate
| Population | 544,851 |
| Population Density | 1,719 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.6470°, 100.4877° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Country | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| State / Province | Kedah |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 167.7 inches (4,259 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sungai Petani
Sungai Petani is a major city in Malaysia (Kedah) with a population of 544,851. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 167.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
Climate in Sungai Petani
Sungai Petani has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2635 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Malaysia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 316.9 sq mi (820.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,719/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.6470°N, 100.4877°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 15.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in |
Sungai Petani has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 95.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.3") and February the driest (3.1").
Colleges & Universities in Sungai Petani
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolej Komuniti Jerai | College | — | — |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah International Islamic University | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Sungai Petani
51+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Che Tom | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Sin Min A | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Sin Min B | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Khir Johari | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Khir Johari | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Sin Kwang | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Petani | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Kem Lapangan Terbang | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Sin Min (Persendirian) | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Taman Keladi | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Agama Daris Rendah & Menengah | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan St. Theresa | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan St. Theresa | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Sin Min | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Seri Wang | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pengkalan Lebai Man | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Ria Jaya | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Pekan Lama | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Sungai Petani | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Saraswathy | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Ibrahim | — | — | — | — |
| Ibrahim School | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Arumugam Pillay | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bakar Arang | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Bakar Arang | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Petani Jaya | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Gedong | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Kemahiran Mara Sungai Petani | — | — | — | — |
| Pejabat Pendidkan Daerah Sungai Petani | — | — | — | — |
| KAFA Penjara Sg Petani | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Tuan Syed Jan Al-Jefri | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Puteri Jaya | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Puteri Jaya | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Lin Khay | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sungai Pasir Kechil | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Pasir Kechil | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Mahajothi | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Ria | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Kiara | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Sains Sultan Mohamad Jiwa | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dato' Bijaya Setia | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Min Terk | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Ria | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Tasek Apong | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tunku Ismail | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Tunku Ismail | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Intan | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sungai Layar | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Layar | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Convent Father Barre | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Convent Father Barre | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sungai Petani
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Sungai Petani
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antique shop | ||||
| Antique shop | ||||
| Asia Camera Museum | ||||
| Asia Camera Museum | ||||
| Asia Comic Cultural Museum | ||||
| Asia Comic Cultural Museum | ||||
| Automotive Gallery | ||||
| Automotive Gallery | ||||
| Batik Painting Museum Penang | ||||
| Batik Painting Museum Penang | ||||
| Camera Museum | ||||
| Camera Museum | ||||
| Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion | ||||
| Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion | ||||
| Colonial Penang Museum | ||||
| Colonial Penang Museum | ||||
| Dark Mansion - 3D Glow In The Dark Museum | ||||
| Dark Mansion - 3D Glow In The Dark Museum | ||||
| Ghost Museum | ||||
| Ghost Museum | ||||
| House of Yeap Chor Ee | ||||
| House of Yeap Chor Ee | ||||
| i-box Glass Museum Penang | ||||
| i-box Glass Museum Penang | ||||
| Indian Heritage Museum | ||||
| Indian Heritage Museum | ||||
| Muzium Arkeologi Lembah Bujang | ||||
| Muzium Perhutanan Gunung Jerai | ||||
| Muzium Terusan Wan Mat Saman | ||||
| P. Ramlee House | ||||
| P. Ramlee House | ||||
| Penang 3D Trick Art Museum | ||||
| Penang 3D Trick Art Museum | ||||
| Penang Bee Gallery | ||||
| Penang Bee Gallery | ||||
| Penang Diocesan Museum | ||||
| Penang Diocesan Museum | ||||
| Penang Ferry Museum | ||||
| Penang Ferry Museum | ||||
| Penang Heritage Gallery | ||||
| Penang Heritage Gallery | ||||
| Penang Hill Gallery @ Edgecliff | ||||
| Penang Hill Gallery @ Edgecliff | ||||
| Penang House of Music | ||||
| Penang House of Music | ||||
| Penang Islamic Museum | ||||
| Penang Islamic Museum | ||||
| Penang State Museum & Art Gallery (Branch) | ||||
| Penang State Museum & Art Gallery (Branch) | ||||
| Penang State Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Penang State Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| PG Gold Museum | ||||
| PG Gold Museum | ||||
| Pinang Peranakan Mansion | ||||
| Rumah Kelahiran & Galeri P. Ramlee | ||||
| Rumah Kelahiran & Galeri P. Ramlee | ||||
| Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang | ||||
| Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang | ||||
| Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Center Penang | ||||
| Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Center Penang | ||||
| Tech Dome | ||||
| Tech Dome | ||||
| TeddyVille Museum | ||||
| Teochew Puppet and Opera | ||||
| Teochew Puppet and Opera | ||||
| The Owl Museum | ||||
| The Owl Museum | ||||
| Upside Down Museum | ||||
| Upside Down Museum | ||||
| Wonderfood Museum | ||||
| Wonderfood Museum |
Libraries in Sungai Petani
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagan Ajam Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Butterworth Digital Library | 0.0 | |||||
| George Town Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kepala Batas Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kutub Khanah Tunku | 0.0 | |||||
| Penang Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penang Digital Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penang Digital Library Phase 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Awam Merbok | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kampung Pauh | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kampung Teroi Bukit | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kurnia Jaya | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Siber Ilmu | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Siber Ilmu Ekor Kucing | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Digital Tasek Gelugor | 0.0 | |||||
| Pusat Sumber Pendidikan Kesihatan | 0.0 | |||||
| Pusat Sumber Pendidikan Kesihatan | 0.0 | |||||
| YCE Heritage Campus Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| YCE Heritage Campus Main Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sungai Petani
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agro Bazaar | |||||
| Air Itam Market | |||||
| Anson Road Market | |||||
| Anson Road Market | |||||
| Bagan Ajam Public Market | |||||
| Bazaar Ahad Midtown PERDA | |||||
| Campbell Street Market | |||||
| Cecil Street Market | |||||
| Chowrasta Market | |||||
| Dato Kramat Market | |||||
| Fishmart | |||||
| Gerai Buah-Buahan Segar | |||||
| Gerai Penjaja Pasar Awam Taman Samagagah | |||||
| Hin Market | |||||
| Hin Market | |||||
| Jeti Lama Public Market | |||||
| Kepala Batas Public Market | |||||
| Kompleks Makanan dan Pasar Lintang Macallum Dua | |||||
| Kompleks Pasar Tani Guar Chempedak | |||||
| Kuantan Road Market | |||||
| Little Penang Antique street market | |||||
| Little Penang Antique street market | |||||
| Lunas Market | |||||
| Macallum Street Ghaut Night Market | |||||
| Macallum Street Ghaut Night Market | |||||
| morning market | |||||
| Mount Erskine Market | |||||
| night market | |||||
| nightmarket | |||||
| Pasar & Kompleks Makanan Kampung Baru | |||||
| Pasar Awam | |||||
| Pasar Awam Apollo Jalan Bunga Raya | |||||
| Pasar Awam Guar Chempedak | |||||
| Pasar Awam Merbok | |||||
| Pasar Awam Padang Serai | |||||
| Pasar Awam Pekan Sungai Limau Dalam | |||||
| Pasar Awam Penaga | |||||
| Pasar Awam Sri Bandar | |||||
| Pasar Awam Sri Uda | |||||
| Pasar Awam Tasek Gelugor | |||||
| Pasar Bedong | |||||
| Pasar Bisik | |||||
| Pasar Bisik | |||||
| Pasar Borong Ikan Pulau Pinang | |||||
| Pasar Borong Pulau Mutiara | |||||
| Pasar Borong Pulau Mutiara | |||||
| Pasar Nelayan Kampung Tepi Sungai | |||||
| Pasar pagi | |||||
| Pasar Pekan Yan | |||||
| Pasar Pulau Tikus | |||||
| Pasar Sungai Puyu | |||||
| Pasar Taman Ria | |||||
| Pasar Tani Masjid 'Ibadur Rahman | |||||
| Patani Road Market | |||||
| Patani Road Market | |||||
| Penang Bazaar | |||||
| Perak Road Market | |||||
| Piccadilly Bazaar | |||||
| Rifle Range Market | |||||
| Ropewalk Bagan | |||||
| Sin Tatt Garden Hawker Centre | |||||
| Taman Bagan Public Market | |||||
| Tanjung Bungah Market & Food Complex | |||||
| Tapak Pasar Malam Bertam |
Hotels in Sungai Petani
14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sungai Petani
50 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sungai Petani
13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sungai Petani
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Sungai Petani
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sungai Petani
19 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sungai Petani
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sungai Petani
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sungai Petani
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sungai Petani
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sungai Petani
42 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sungai Petani
21 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sungai Petani
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sungai Petani
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sungai Petani
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sungai Petani
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Penang City Stadium |
Airports Near Sungai Petani
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Penang International Airport | PEN | Large Airport |
| Betong International Airport | BTZ | Medium Airport |
| RMAF Butterworth Air Base | BWH | Medium Airport |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport | AOR | Medium Airport |
| Grik Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Old Betong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pengkalan Hulu Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sungai Petani
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Best Express | |
| Best Express | |
| City-Link Express | |
| City-Link Express | |
| J&T Express | |
| J&T Express | |
| MBE Sungai Petani Legenda Heights | |
| MBE Sungai Petani Legenda Heights | |
| Pejabat Pos Bakar Arang | |
| Pejabat Pos Bakar Arang | |
| Pos Laju Bungkusan & Kargo | |
| Pos Malaysia | |
| Pos Malaysia | |
| Pos Malaysia Post Office | |
| Sungai Petani Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Sungai Petani
22 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ch'ng Medical Specialist Clinic | ||
| Joe Clinic | ||
| Klinic Dr Azhar | ||
| Klinic Dr Say | ||
| Klinic Pakar Perubatan Khoo | ||
| Klinik Bersatu | ||
| Klinik Bersatu | ||
| Klinik Cheng & Su | ||
| Klinik Cinta Sayang | ||
| Klinik Cinta Sayang | ||
| Klinik Dr Husna | ||
| Klinik Dr Shema | ||
| Klinik Dr Silan | ||
| Klinik Komuniti Taman Ria Jaya | ||
| Klinik Seraya | ||
| Klinik Wawasan | ||
| Poliklinik Dr Akram | ||
| Poliklinik Dr Azhar dan Rakan-rakan | ||
| Poliklinik Dr Azhar dan Rakan-Rakan | ||
| Poliklinik Perubatan | ||
| Pusat Pemulihan Penagihan Narkotik Kampung Selamat | ||
| Qi Gong Rehabilitation Center |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sungai Petani
57 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Muhsinin Kampung Raja Mosque | |
| Bedong Chinese Methodist Chapel | |
| Chapel Saint Immaculate Conception (Sungai Batu) | |
| Chip Lee Dou Mu Gong | |
| Church of Christ The King | |
| Church of Christ The King | |
| Gospel Mission Church | |
| Gospel Mission Church | |
| Grace AOG SP | |
| Grace AOG SP | |
| Gurdwara Sahib Sungai Petani | |
| Kuil Sri Bala Vinayagar Alayam | |
| Kuil Sri Maha Mariamman | |
| Masjid Abdul Rahman | |
| Masjid Abu Bakar As-Siddiq | |
| Masjid Al-Muttaqin | |
| Masjid Bandar Puteri Jaya | |
| Masjid Batu 2 | |
| Masjid Darul Murtadha | |
| Masjid Matang Gedong |
Quick Facts
Around Sungai Petani
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Sungai Petani
21 places within 15 km
- • Galeri Arkeologi Guar Kepah
- • Kompleks Arkeologi Pengkalan Bujang
- • Lembah Bujang
- • Tapak Arkeologi Sungai Batu
- • Tapak Arkeologi Sungai Batu
- + 1 more
- • Bukit Batu Lintang
- • Bukit Berapit
- • Bukit Damar
- • Bukit Karong
- • Bukit Karong Kelang Lama
- + 9 more
- • Taman Kucing
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sungai Petani
What is the population of Sungai Petani?
Sungai Petani has a population of 544,851 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 1,719 people per square mile, spread across 316.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sungai Petani?
Sungai Petani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 167.7 inches.