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Gurun
City in Kedah, Malaysia
Overview
Gurun is a small but lively town situated in Kedah, northern Malaysia. Known for its industrial activity and close-knit community, Gurun serves as both a local residential hub and a convenient gateway to scenic rural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Kedah
Population
15,964
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.82°, 100.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$467
Local Cost
$232
Local Income
$350
Cashless
35
English
40
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
196 Mbps
Upload
60 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
BWH
Distance
40 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 48 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 2025-12-06.
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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