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Kota Kuala Muda

Kedah, Malaysia · Asia

About Kota Kuala Muda

Kota Kuala Muda works well as a base: 5 minutes from Kampung Kuala Muda, 22km from Penang Hill.

Kota Kuala Muda is a city located in Kedah, Malaysia. With a population of 544,984, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kota Kuala Muda 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 Kota Kuala Muda to your route.

About Kota Kuala Muda

Kota Kuala Muda is a small town in Kedah state, Malaysia. Near the town is Pantai Merdeka (Merdeka Beach). Kota Kuala Muda is also one of the sub-districts (mukims) of Kuala Muda District in Kedah state. Kota Kuala Muda was affected by flooding in 1990.

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Where is Kota Kuala Muda located?

Kota Kuala Muda is located in Kedah, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.5882 latitude, 100.3709 longitude.

What is the population of Kota Kuala Muda?

Kota Kuala Muda has a population of approximately 544,984 people, making it a city in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
544,984
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Kedah
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.5882, 100.3709

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Kota Kuala Muda

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.

20 km · about 25 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Penang Hill

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

22 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 25 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Kota Kuala Muda

  • 22 kmPenang Hill833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
  • 26 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 Kota Kuala Muda.

Kampung Haji Kudong

🇲🇾 Malaysia

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7 km awayPop. 10,138

Tikam Batu

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8 km awayPop. 8,323

Kepala Batas

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10 km awayPop. 17,131

Kampung Teluk Air Tawar

🇲🇾 Malaysia

12 km awayPop. 19,371

Permatang Kuching

🇲🇾 Malaysia

14 km awayPop. 27,191

Sungai Petani

🇲🇾 Malaysia

14 km awayPop. 544,851

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