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Langkawi
A UNESCO geopark archipelago with duty-free shopping, cable cars over ancient rainforest, and stunning Andaman Sea beaches.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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Kangar
Perlis, Malaysia · Asia
About Kangar
Kangar sits on the route: 10 minutes from Kampung Oran, 45km from Langkawi.
Kangar is in Perlis, Malaysia, with about 64,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Kampung Oran, about 6 km away.
Kangar (Kedah Malay: Kangaq) is the state capital and the largest town in Perlis, Malaysia. It has a population of 48,898 and an area of 2,619.4 ha. It is located next to the Thailand border, in the northernmost point of Peninsular Malaysia. It is situated by the Perlis River.
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the paddy rice production of the surrounding district. Its municipal government is unified with that of the neighbouring communities of Arau and Kaki Bukit. The centre of Kangar is Sena Province. The town is the smallest state capital in Malaysia and its inhabitants are mostly farmers and civil servants. Its industries include cement, saw milling, rubber, paper, and processing of sugar and prawns.
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What is there to see near Kangar?
Within an hour or so of Kangar: Langkawi (45 km), Langkawi Sky Bridge (59 km).
Where is Kangar?
Kangar is in Perlis, Malaysia, about 6 km from Kampung Oran.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 63,869
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Perlis
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 6.4414, 100.1986
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Worth the detour from Kangar
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Langkawi Sky Bridge
A curved pedestrian bridge suspended 660 meters above sea level on Langkawi island, offering breathtaking views of the rainforest and Andaman Sea.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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- 59 kmLangkawi Sky BridgeA curved pedestrian bridge suspended 660 meters above sea level on Langkawi island, offering breathtaking views of the rainforest and Andaman Sea.
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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