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Kuantan
City in Pahang, Malaysia
Overview
Kuantan, the state capital of Pahang, is a coastal city known for its beautiful beaches, diverse food scene, and a relaxed atmosphere. It is a gateway to the scenic east coast of Malaysia, offering a mix of urban amenities and natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Pahang
Population
607,778
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
3.81°, 103.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$648
Local Cost
$345
Local Income
$480
Cashless
62
English
60
Temperature
25.9°C
Summer Avg
26.2°C
Winter Avg
24.9°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
19.1°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
2815 mm
Internet Speed
135 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KUA
Distance
13 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 72 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 75/100.
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