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Butterworth
City in Penang, Malaysia
Overview
Butterworth is a busy city on the mainland of Penang, Malaysia, acting as a major transport gateway to Penang Island. Known for its industrial base and rapidly growing suburbs, the city offers authentic Malaysian culture, great street food, and easy access to nearby attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Penang
Population
107,591
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.40°, 100.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$540
Local Cost
$295
Local Income
$700
Cashless
70
English
65
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
97 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BWH
Distance
8 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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 68/100.
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