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Ipoh
City in Perak, Malaysia
Overview
Ipoh, the capital of Perak, is a lively Malaysian city known for its colonial heritage, remarkable limestone caves, and legendary cuisine. With a mix of traditional charm and modern amenities, Ipoh offers a relaxed pace amidst stunning natural scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Perak
Population
866,772
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
4.58°, 101.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
72
Monthly Cost
$585
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$700
Cashless
55
English
65
Temperature
23.6°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
23.1°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
15.7°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
2470 mm
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
Upload
58 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
87
Coworking
0
Cafes
55
Nightlife
13
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IPH
Distance
2 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped247 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 63 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 247 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 76/100.
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