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Kapit
City in Sarawak, Malaysia
Overview
Kapit is a lively riverside town in central Sarawak, Malaysia, perched on the banks of the mighty Rajang River. It is known for its gateway to the heart of Borneo, rich Indigenous heritage, and unique longhouse communities. The laid-back atmosphere and lush nature make it ideal for both cultural and ecotourism.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Sarawak
Population
33,014
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
2.00°, 112.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$713
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$320
Cashless
30
English
35
Temperature
25.1°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
24.8°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
19.2°C
Humidity
92%
Precipitation
3794 mm
Internet Speed
58 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KPI
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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