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Pekan
City in Pahang, Malaysia
Overview
Pekan is a tranquil riverside town and the royal capital of Pahang, known for its historical sites, royal heritage, and traditional Malay culture. With its slow pace of life and friendly community, Pekan provides an authentic Malaysian small-town experience with scenic river views and local cuisine.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Pahang
Population
31,826
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
3.48°, 103.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
79
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$570
Local Cost
$315
Local Income
$440
Cashless
41
English
38
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
25.5°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
19.4°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
2692 mm
Internet Speed
49 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KUA
Distance
39 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 61/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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