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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
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$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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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 43 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.
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 70/100.
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