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Parit Buntar
City in Perak, Malaysia
Overview
Parit Buntar is a small, riverside town in northern Perak, known for its blend of Malay, Chinese, and Indian culture. It's famed for its charming local markets, delicious street food, and proximity to stunning paddy fields. The town offers a glimpse into authentic small-town Malaysian life, away from urban bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Perak
Population
27,313
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.13°, 100.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$505
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$415
Cashless
40
English
45
Temperature
26.8°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
26.4°C
Record High
32.9°C
Record Low
20.0°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2369 mm
Internet Speed
82 Mbps
Upload
75 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PEN
Distance
31 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 13 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 - 20 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 65/100.
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