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Kepala Batas

City in Penang, Malaysia

Overview

Kepala Batas is a charming town in northern Penang, Malaysia, known for its blend of local flavor, historical sites, and rapidly growing residential zones. Though quieter than George Town, it offers an authentic Malay experience with easy access to green spaces and traditional cuisine.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Penang
Population
17,131
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.52°, 100.43°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$553
Local Cost
$317
Local Income
$500
Cashless
45
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
218 Mbps
Upload
103 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BWH
Distance
7 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 49 tests. 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.

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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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