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Tanah Rata, Malaysia
Pahang · Malaysia
Tanah Rata is a small city in Pahang, Malaysia with a population of 7,000. Elevation: 4,882 ft (1,488 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
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About Tanah Rata
Tanah Rata is a town located in Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. The name "tanah rata" means flat ground in Malay and it refers to the relatively flat area on which the town is located amidst this highland region. It has an elevation of 1,440 metres (4,720 ft).
People
Climate
| Population | 7,000 |
| Population Density | 28 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,882 ft (1,488 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.4636°, 101.3763° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Country | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| State / Province | Pahang |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 116.7 inches (2,964 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tanah Rata
Tanah Rata is a small city in Malaysia (Pahang) with a population of 7,000. The city sits at an elevation of 4,882 feet (1,488 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 116.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above Malaysia avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 129 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,882 ft (1,488 m) |
| Area | 254.5 sq mi (659.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.4636°N, 101.3763°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 10.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 11.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 13.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 13.3 in |
Tanah Rata has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 116.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.0") and June the driest (6.1").
Schools in Tanah Rata
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sekolah Agama Ad-Diniah | — | — | — | — |
| SK Convent Tanah Rata | — | — | — | — |
| SJK(C) Tanah Rata | — | — | — | — |
| SMK Sultan Ahmad Shah | — | — | — | — |
| SJK (T) Tanah Rata | — | — | — | — |
| SK Tanah Rata | — | — | — | — |
| SK Convent | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Ladang Shum Yip Leong | — | — | — | — |
| Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Ladang Boh (1) | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tanah Rata
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tanah Rata
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gopeng Museum | ||||
| Gopeng Museum - Heritage House | ||||
| Kinta Tin Mining Museum | ||||
| Museum Tanahsahi (Entomology Meseum . Art and Culture) | ||||
| Museum Tanahsahi (Entomology Meseum . Art and Culture) | ||||
| Time Tunnel Museum |
Libraries in Tanah Rata
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Highlands Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mok Soon Sang's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Desa Kg. Tualang Sekah | 0.0 | |||||
| Perpustakaan Tokong Cina Kampar | 0.0 | |||||
| Pusat Sumber | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tanah Rata
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agro Mall | |||||
| Bazaar Kampar | |||||
| Bazar Kea Farm | |||||
| Brinchang Night Market | |||||
| Gopeng Wet Market | |||||
| Kea Farm Market | |||||
| Kea Garden | |||||
| Pasar Awam Ampang Baru | |||||
| Pasar Awam Mambang Diawan | |||||
| Pasar Awam Taman Cempaka | |||||
| Pasar Awam Taman Cempaka | |||||
| Pasar Bercham | |||||
| Pasar Kampar | |||||
| Pasar Khinzir | |||||
| Pasar Simpang Pulai | |||||
| Pasar Tambun | |||||
| Pasar Tanjung Rambutan | |||||
| Tanah Rata Market | |||||
| vegetable stalls | |||||
| Vegetables & Fruits Market |
Hotels in Tanah Rata
36 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tanah Rata
65 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tanah Rata
26 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tanah Rata
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tanah Rata
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tanah Rata
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tanah Rata
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tanah Rata
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tanah Rata
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tanah Rata
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | IPH | Large Airport |
| Benta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bidor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cameron Highlands Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Jendarata Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sitiawan Airport | SWY | Small Airport |
| Taiping (Tekah) Airport | TPG | Small Airport |
| Ulu Bernam Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tanah Rata
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Tanah Rata Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Tanah Rata
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Klinik Komuniti Bercham | ||
| Mediklinik Keluarga | ||
| Poliklinik Ar-Ridzuan | ||
| Poliklinik Taqwa | ||
| Poliklinik Teoh & Ding |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tanah Rata
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gospel Hall Cameron Highlands | |
| Gurdwara Sahib Tanah Rata | |
| Kow Wong Yea Temple | |
| Masjid Abu Bakar | |
| Sri Subramaniar Temple | |
| Surau Batu 33 | |
| Surau Kampung Shum Yip Leong | |
| Surau Mardi | |
| Surau Nurul Falah Ladang Boh | |
| Tamil Methodist Church | |
| Tien Hou Gong |
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What is the population of Tanah Rata?
Tanah Rata has a population of 7,000 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 254.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tanah Rata?
Tanah Rata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 129 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 116.7 inches.