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Batu Arang
City in Selangor, Malaysia
Overview
Batu Arang is a small town in Selangor with a rich industrial and colonial history, once famed for its coal mining. Today, it's a peaceful spot offering heritage sites, local markets, and scenic landscapes, making it ideal for cultural and nature lovers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Selangor
Population
22,579
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
3.32°, 101.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
67
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
53
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$500
Local Cost
$295
Local Income
$560
Cashless
48
English
62
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
26.6°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
20.6°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2656 mm
Internet Speed
277 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SZB
Distance
23 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 3 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 51/100.
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