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Sibu
City in Sarawak, Malaysia
Overview
Sibu is a lively city in Sarawak, Malaysia, situated on the banks of the Rajang River. Renowned for its cultural diversity, buzzing markets, and rich history, Sibu blends local traditions with modern amenities, making it a fascinating stop in Borneo.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Sarawak
Population
198,239
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
2.30°, 111.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$590
Local Cost
$335
Local Income
$410
Cashless
45
English
35
Temperature
25.9°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
25.5°C
Record High
31.6°C
Record Low
19.9°C
Humidity
92%
Precipitation
3684 mm
Internet Speed
196 Mbps
Upload
92 Mbps
Latency
54 ms
City Vibrancy
34
Coworking
0
Cafes
27
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SBW
Distance
19 km
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Neighborhoods
PartialCoverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.
Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.
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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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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