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Tanjung Tokong

City in Penang, Malaysia

Overview

Tanjung Tokong is a lively suburb located along Penang's northern coastline, known for its blend of modern waterfront developments, traditional communities, and picturesque sea views. It attracts both locals and expatriates with its excellent amenities, diverse dining options, and proximity to the historic George Town.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Penang
Population
12,550
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.46°, 100.31°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$955
Local Cost
$617
Local Income
$950
Cashless
75
English
65
Temperature
28.3°C
Summer Avg
28.7°C
Winter Avg
27.8°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
23.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
2353 mm
Internet Speed
166 Mbps
Upload
110 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
15
Nightlife
1
Parks
14
Transport
41
Walk Score
41
Footways
82.0
Airport
BWH
Distance
9 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 228 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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