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Bentong Town
City in Pahang, Malaysia
Overview
Bentong Town is a charming mid-sized city set in the lush highlands of Pahang, Malaysia. Renowned for its cool weather, fresh produce, and traditional markets, it offers a laid-back lifestyle with easy access to nature, making it a favorite weekend escape from Kuala Lumpur.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Pahang
Population
49,213
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
3.52°, 101.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$541
Local Cost
$298
Local Income
$400
Cashless
45
English
55
Temperature
24.6°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
23.9°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
15.9°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
2554 mm
Internet Speed
138 Mbps
Upload
56 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
27.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 52 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 63/100.
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