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Bukit Mertajam
City in Penang, Malaysia
Overview
Bukit Mertajam is a lively city in Penang, Malaysia, offering a blend of historic charm, local culture, and modern convenience. It's a gateway to Penang's mainland and famed for its lively night markets and street food scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Penang
Population
212,329
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.36°, 100.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$612
Local Cost
$318
Local Income
$600
Cashless
65
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
199 Mbps
Upload
116 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BWH
Distance
14 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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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