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Sungai Petani
City in Kedah, Malaysia
Overview
Sungai Petani is a thriving city in Kedah, Malaysia, blending modern amenities with traditional Malay culture. The city offers a warm vibe, great local cuisine, and a strategic location for exploring northern Malaysia.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Kedah
Population
544,851
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.65°, 100.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$507
Local Cost
$260
Local Income
$450
Cashless
55
English
60
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
25.5°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
18.2°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
2353 mm
Internet Speed
130 Mbps
Upload
84 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BWH
Distance
23 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 47 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 78/100.
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