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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
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$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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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 1 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 65/100.
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