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George Town
City in Penang, Malaysia
Overview
George Town is a city in Malaysia.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Penang
Population
794,313
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.41°, 100.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$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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Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025
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