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Padang Serai

Kedah, Malaysia · Asia

About Padang Serai

Padang Serai is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kampung Naga Lilit, 28km from Penang Bridge.

Padang Serai is a town located in Kedah, Malaysia. With a population of 50,757, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Padang Serai 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 Padang Serai to your route.

About Padang Serai

Padang Serai (literal meaning: lemongrass field) is a little town in Kulim District, Kedah, Malaysia. The sleepy hollow, surrounded by oil palm plantations and the nearby Kulim High-tech Industrial Zone has 56 percent Malay, 23 percent Indians and 12 percent Chinese voters. There are few villages such as Kampong Guar

Read more Lobak, Kg Terat Batu, Kg Teluk Binu, Kg Sidam Kiri, Kg Sidam Kanan, Kg Sentosa, Permatang Durian and some estates like Ladang Bukit Selarong, Ladang Henrietta, Ladang Nagalilit. Labu Besar is 20km away. Padang Serai is famous with its "Pekan Ahad" or Sunday's Market. Pasar Pagi Padang Serai Located 3132, Jalan Mahsuri 3J, Taman Mahsuri, 09400 Padang Serai, Kedah, Malaysia. Padang Serai is a fast expanding town with the mushrooming of many new housing estates. For smallholders or planters, there is one Aik Hwa shop supplies fertilisers, herbicide and the fishing gear. Padang Serai is also a parliamentary constituency. The seat was held formerly by N. Surendran of the People's Justice Party (PKR). He is replaced by Karuppaiya Muthusamy (PKR) in the 2018 Malaysian general election.

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Where is Padang Serai located?

Padang Serai is located in Kedah, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.5131 latitude, 100.5536 longitude.

What is the population of Padang Serai?

Padang Serai has a population of approximately 50,757 people, making it a town in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
50,757
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Kedah
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
5.5131, 100.5536

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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AsiaMalaysiaKedahTown

Worth the detour from Padang Serai

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.

26 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 30 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.

33 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Padang Serai

  • 28 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.
  • 33 kmPenang Hill833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Padang Serai.

Kampong Sidam

🇲🇾 Malaysia

3 km awayPop. 60,983

Kampung Naga Lilit

🇲🇾 Malaysia

4 km awayPop. 5,547

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7 km awayPop. 135,786

Kampung Padang Cina

🇲🇾 Malaysia

9 km awayPop. 2,252

Lunas

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10 km awayPop. 18,236

Sungai Kob

🇲🇾 Malaysia

14 km awayPop. 5,777

Kepala Batas

🇲🇾 Malaysia

14 km awayPop. 17,131

Kuala Ketil

🇲🇾 Malaysia

14 km awayPop. 19,209

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