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Kota Bharu
City in Kelantan, Malaysia
Overview
Kota Bharu is the lively capital of Kelantan, known for its rich Malay culture, colorful markets, and laid-back atmosphere. The city is a gateway to scenic beaches and traditional craftsmanship, making it a fascinating stop for culture-seekers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Kelantan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
6.12°, 102.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$530
Local Cost
$288
Local Income
$350
Cashless
55
English
50
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
26.0°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
21.9°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2538 mm
Internet Speed
133 Mbps
Upload
64 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
24
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
40
Walk Score
40
Footways
79.0
Airport
KBR
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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