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Lawas
City in Sarawak, Malaysia
Overview
Lawas is a small, peaceful frontier town in northern Sarawak, Malaysia, situated on the banks of the Lawas River. Known for its friendly communities and gateway status to both Brunei and Sabah, it offers authentic rural Malaysian culture and scenic nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Sarawak
Population
26,002
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
4.86°, 115.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$591
Local Cost
$252
Local Income
$400
Cashless
40
English
50
Temperature
24.6°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
24.3°C
Record High
31.6°C
Record Low
18.1°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
2974 mm
Internet Speed
120 Mbps
Upload
45 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LWY
Distance
1 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 46 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 55/100.
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