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George Town
City in Penang, Malaysia
Overview
George Town, the capital of Penang, Malaysia, is a UNESCO World Heritage city renowned for its multicultural history, lively street food scene, and stunning colonial architecture. Seamlessly blending tradition and modernity, it's a dynamic hub that attracts travelers, foodies, and culture seekers year-round.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Penang
Population
794,313
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.41°, 100.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$817
Local Cost
$447
Local Income
$700
Cashless
60
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
141 Mbps
Upload
81 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
288
Coworking
2
Cafes
221
Nightlife
41
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BWH
Distance
9 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped51 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 51 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.
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: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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