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Kampar

Perak, Malaysia · Asia

About Kampar

Kampar is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Mambang Di Awan, 13km from Gua Tempurung.

Kampar is a town located in Perak, Malaysia. With a population of 19,056, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kampar 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 Kampar to your route.

About Kampar

The Kampar District (Kinta South) is a district in Perak, Malaysia. It was a district on 21 May 2009 after the Sultan of Perak declared Kampar the state's 10th district, which is the smallest district in Perak. Its local government is Kampar District Council based in the town of Kampar. Historically, Kampar District

Read more was once famous for its tin, being one of the major tin producers in the 18th century. In the 19th century, Kinta district was famous for its tin. It was the number one tin producing valley in the world.

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Where is Kampar located?

Kampar is located in Perak, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 4.3000 latitude, 101.1500 longitude.

What is the population of Kampar?

Kampar has a population of approximately 19,056 people, making it a town in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
19,056
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Perak
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
4.3000, 101.1500

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Kampar

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Gua Tempurung

Large limestone show cave near Gopeng, Perak, just off the North–South Expressway with guided river passages and parking.

13 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Kellie's Castle

An unfinished Moorish-Scottish mansion begun in 1915 by Scottish planter William Kellie-Smith and abandoned when he died of pneumonia in 1926. Its roofless brick towers and hidden staircases sit beside the Raya River.

21 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata)

Hill station at 1,450 metres reached by winding roads through tea plantations, the main town on the Cameron Highlands circuit.

31 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cameron Highlands

A cool colonial hill station with rolling tea plantations, strawberry farms, and mossy forests in the mountains of Peninsular Malaysia.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Ipoh Old Town

A charming tin-mining era town with colonial architecture, street art, cave temples, and some of Malaysia's best street food.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Batu Brinchang

Highest road-accessible point in Peninsular Malaysia at 2,031 metres, topped by a mossy forest and a summit observation tower.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Kampar

  • 31 kmCameron Highlands (Tanah Rata)Hill station at 1,450 metres reached by winding roads through tea plantations, the main town on the Cameron Highlands circuit.
  • 32 kmCameron HighlandsA cool colonial hill station with rolling tea plantations, strawberry farms, and mossy forests in the mountains of Peninsular Malaysia.
  • 36 kmMount Batu BrinchangHighest road-accessible point in Peninsular Malaysia at 2,031 metres, topped by a mossy forest and a summit observation tower.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kampar.

Mambang Di Awan

🇲🇾 Malaysia

4 km awayPop. 13,300

Malim Nawar

🇲🇾 Malaysia

7 km awayPop. 1,477

Cenderiang

🇲🇾 Malaysia

10 km awayPop. 1,400

Sungai Durian

🇲🇾 Malaysia

11 km awayPop. 2,253

Sungai Siput

🇲🇾 Malaysia

12 km awayPop. 49,000

Tapah Road

🇲🇾 Malaysia

16 km awayPop. 27,863

Chenderong

🇲🇾 Malaysia

16 km awayPop. 3,000

Gopeng

🇲🇾 Malaysia

19 km awayPop. 1,330

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