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Mersing
City in Johor, Malaysia
Overview
Mersing is a small but lively coastal town in Johor, Malaysia, known as the main gateway to Pulau Tioman and other beautiful offshore islands. With its friendly locals, fresh seafood, and relaxed vibe, it attracts travelers seeking an authentic Malaysian port town experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Johor
Population
22,007
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
2.43°, 103.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$545
Local Cost
$315
Local Income
$400
Cashless
35
English
50
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
33.3°C
Record Low
22.1°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
2446 mm
Internet Speed
107 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MEP
Distance
6 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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