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Tatau, Malaysia

Sarawak · Malaysia

Tatau is a mid-size city in Sarawak, Malaysia with a population of 31,920. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

31,920 Population 10/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
134.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuching Timezone

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About Tatau

Tatau

Tatau is a town, and the capital of the Tatau District in Bintulu Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. The district's reported total population for Tatau was 31,920 in 2020. Tatau became a district in 1987. Before that it was a sub district under Bintulu District. The main spoken languages are Iban, Kenyah, Beketan and Punan.

People

Population31,920
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain134.3 in/yr
Sunny Days104/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population31,920
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates2.8833°, 112.8500°
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvinceSarawak
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation134.3 inches (3,411 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tatau

Tatau is a mid-size city in Malaysia (Sarawak) with a population of 31,920. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 134.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuching.

Climate in Tatau

Tatau has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (27.1°C), the coldest is Jan (25.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 3726 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.9°C / 79°F 22.7° / 30.3° 446.4
Feb 26°C / 79°F 22.6° / 30.6° 238.9
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 22.6° / 30.8° 216.0
Apr 26.7°C / 80°F 22.9° / 30.9° 225.7
May 27.1°C / 81°F 23.7° / 31° 259.6
Jun 26.5°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.6° 288.0
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 22.7° / 30.7° 283.4
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 23.2° / 31.1° 280.7
Sep 26.5°C / 80°F 22.6° / 31.2° 292.9
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 22.7° / 30.7° 386.4
Nov 26.3°C / 79°F 23.3° / 30.5° 393.7
Dec 26.1°C / 79°F 23° / 30.1° 414.3
Tatau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 104 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 134.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Malaysia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days104 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area3,230.8 sq mi (8,367.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates2.8833°N, 112.8500°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 134.3"
253% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 16.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 8.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 19, 2005.

Feb 12, 1994 57 km NNW of Kapit, Malaysia M5.3 45 km
May 1, 2004 78 km SSW of Marudi, Malaysia M5.2 143 km
Feb 19, 1994 63 km NNW of Kapit, Malaysia M4.7 43 km
Apr 19, 2005 90 km SSW of Marudi, Malaysia M4.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 15.1 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 10.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in
October 80°F (26°C) 12.7 in
November 80°F (26°C) 13.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 16.1 in Wettest

Tatau has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 134.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (16.1") and July the driest (8.1").

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Schools in Tatau

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tatau - - - -
Sk Kelawit - - - -
Sk Kelawit - - - -
Sk Kelawit - - - -
Sk Kelawit - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tatau

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Farmers Markets in Tatau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tatau Market

Restaurants in Tatau

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dayang Nurezan Cafe
Jun Ron Seafood Restaurant
MyKampung Cafe
Wan Siong Hock Restaurant

Cafes in Tatau

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sharetea

Clinics in Tatau

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Klinik Kesihatan Tatau

Gas Stations in Tatau

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petronas Tatau
Shell Pekan Tatau

Airports Near Tatau

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bintulu AirportBTUMedium Airport

Post Offices in Tatau

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
J&T Express Sarawak-Tatau Bazaar (SWK024)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuching

🇲🇾 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 Tatau

What is the population of Tatau?

Tatau has a population of 31,920 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 3,230.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tatau?

Tatau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 104 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 134.3 inches.

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