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Alor Setar
City in Kedah, Malaysia
Overview
Alor Setar is the capital of Kedah and a gateway to northern Malaysia, blending historic architecture, busy markets, and friendly local culture. The city is known for its stunning Zahir Mosque, colonial-era buildings, and lively food scene. Alor Setar offers a laid-back atmosphere, ideal for cultural discovery and relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Kedah
Population
217,000
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
6.12°, 100.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
76
Female Safety
63
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
54
Food Safety
78
Monthly Cost
$591
Local Cost
$307
Local Income
$390
Cashless
62
English
55
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
25.6°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
17.8°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
2302 mm
Internet Speed
206 Mbps
Upload
82 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
53
Coworking
1
Cafes
45
Nightlife
2
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AOR
Distance
9 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 58 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 81/100.
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