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Cherating Beach
Long sandy beach on Malaysia's east coast Route 3 in Pahang, a common stop between Kuantan and Terengganu.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Pahang, Malaysia · Asia
Kuantan sits on the route: 25 minutes from Kemajuan Tanah Bukit Goh, 36km from Cherating Beach.
Kuantan is a city located in Pahang, Malaysia. With a population of 548,014, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kuantan 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 Kuantan to your route.
Kuantan (Pahang Malay: Kontaeng; Terengganu Malay: Kuatang/Kuantang) is a city and the state capital of Pahang, Malaysia. It is located near the mouth of the Kuantan River. Kuantan is the 12th largest city in Malaysia based on a 2020 population of 548,014 and the largest city on the East Coast of PeninsularRead more
Malaysia.
The administrative centre of the state of Pahang was officially relocated to Kuantan on 27 August 1955 from Kuala Lipis, and was officiated by HRH Sultan Abu Bakar Ri'ayatuddin Al Muadzam Shah, the Sultan of Pahang.
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Kuantan is located in Pahang, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 3.8077 latitude, 103.3260 longitude.
Kuantan has a population of approximately 548,014 people, making it a city in Malaysia.
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Long sandy beach on Malaysia's east coast Route 3 in Pahang, a common stop between Kuantan and Terengganu.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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