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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
AsiaMalaysiaPerak
Parit Buntar
Perak, Malaysia · Asia
About Parit Buntar
Parit Buntar is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Nibong Tebal, 29km from Penang Bridge.
Parit Buntar is in Perak, Malaysia, with about 27,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Nibong Tebal, about 5 km away.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Parit Buntar?
Within an hour or so of Parit Buntar: Penang Bridge (29 km), George Town Street Art (37 km), George Town, Penang (37 km), Kek Lok Si Temple (39 km).
Are there any good drives near Parit Buntar?
The nearest famous roads are Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata).
Where is Parit Buntar?
Parit Buntar is in Perak, Malaysia, about 5 km from Nibong Tebal.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 27,313
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Perak
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 5.1267, 100.4932
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Worth the detour from Parit Buntar
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
37 km · about 40 min drive
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George Town, Penang
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
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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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Penang Hill
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
41 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Parit Buntar
- 29 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.
- 41 kmPenang Hill833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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