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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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Perak, Malaysia · Asia
Parit Buntar is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Nibong Tebal, 29km from Penang Bridge.
Parit Buntar is a town located in Perak, Malaysia. With a population of 27,313, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Parit Buntar 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 Parit Buntar to your route.
Parit Buntar (Kedah Malay: Paghit Buntaq) is a town in Kerian District, Perak, Malaysia. It borders Nibong Tebal in Penang and Bandar Baharu in Kedah. It is also the district capital of Kerian District.
This district is known as the Rice Bowl of Perak due to its large areas of paddy fields. Irrigation systems haveRead more
been built to reclaim the areas and to control the water flow into and out of the paddy fields. A few areas suffer from flooding in some seasons. The economic activity is fishing especially at Sungai Acheh, Bagan Tiang, Tanjung Piandang and Kuala Kurau, and commercial businesses and industry in the Parit Buntar City Center.
The city has a tropical climate. There is a great deal of rainfall in Parit Buntar, even in the driest month. This location is classified as Af by Köppen and Geiger. The temperature averages 27.3 °C (81.1 °F). The average annual rainfall is 2,304 mm (90.7 in).
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Parit Buntar is located in Perak, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.1267 latitude, 100.4932 longitude.
Parit Buntar has a population of approximately 27,313 people, making it a town in Malaysia.
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5 notable places within an hour's drive.
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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.
37 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.
37 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex in Penang, featuring a striking seven-story pagoda blending Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles.
39 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
41 km · about 50 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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