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Bandar Laguna Merbok

Kedah, Malaysia · Asia

About Bandar Laguna Merbok

Bandar Laguna Merbok sits on the route: 10 minutes from Bedong, 39km from Penang Hill.

Bandar Laguna Merbok is a town located in Kedah, Malaysia. With a population of 12,940, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Bandar Laguna Merbok sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bandar Laguna Merbok to your route.

About Bandar Laguna Merbok

The Amanjaya Specialist Centre is a hospital that opened in August 2014 in Sungai Petani in the Malaysian state of Kedah. Funded in part by the Malaysian Federal government, it is reported as being the first hospital in Malaysia that will meet the "Green Building Index" criteria.

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Where is Bandar Laguna Merbok located?

Bandar Laguna Merbok is located in Kedah, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.6892 latitude, 100.4962 longitude.

What is the population of Bandar Laguna Merbok?

Bandar Laguna Merbok has a population of approximately 12,940 people, making it a town in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
12,940
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Kedah
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.6892, 100.4962

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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AsiaMalaysiaKedahTown

Worth the detour from Bandar Laguna Merbok

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

George Town Street Art

A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

George Town, Penang

A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.

36 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Penang Hill

833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.

39 km · about 45 min drive

bridge

Penang Bridge

The 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Kek Lok Si Temple

Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex in Penang, featuring a striking seven-story pagoda blending Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles.

41 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Bandar Laguna Merbok

  • 39 kmPenang Hill833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
  • 40 kmPenang BridgeThe 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bandar Laguna Merbok.

Sungai Lalang

🇲🇾 Malaysia

2 km awayPop. 34,947

Bedong

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4 km awayPop. 47,585

Sungai Petani

🇲🇾 Malaysia

5 km awayPop. 544,851

Kampong Merbok

🇲🇾 Malaysia

9 km awayPop. 12,940

Tikam Batu

🇲🇾 Malaysia

13 km awayPop. 8,323

Gurun

🇲🇾 Malaysia

14 km awayPop. 15,964

Kota Kuala Muda

🇲🇾 Malaysia

18 km awayPop. 544,984

Teloi Kanan

🇲🇾 Malaysia

18 km awayPop. 17,972

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