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Juru
City in Penang, Malaysia
Overview
Juru is a lively township in Penang known for its strategic location and rapid development. It is a key crossroads in Penang's mainland area, blending commercial vibrancy with local community warmth.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Penang
Population
12,265
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.31°, 100.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
74
Monthly Cost
$548
Local Cost
$286
Local Income
$630
Cashless
52
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
195 Mbps
Upload
90 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
BWH
Distance
18 km
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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 56 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 52/100.
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