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Kangar
City in Perlis, Malaysia
Overview
Kangar is the charming capital city of Perlis, Malaysia's smallest state, blending laid-back rural vibes with pockets of urban convenience. Famed for its scenic rice fields, busy markets, and friendly atmosphere, Kangar offers an authentic northern Malaysian experience away from tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Perlis
Population
48,898
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
6.44°, 100.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$517
Local Cost
$280
Local Income
$320
Cashless
40
English
50
Temperature
27.5°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
26.7°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
20.9°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2198 mm
Internet Speed
184 Mbps
Upload
72 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AOR
Distance
36 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 15 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.
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 70/100.
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