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Rawang

Selangor, Malaysia · Asia

About Rawang

Rawang works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bandar Country Homes, 27km from Genting Highlands Road.

Rawang is a city located in Selangor, Malaysia. With a population of 199,095, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Rawang 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 Rawang to your route.

About Rawang

The Rawang railway station is a commuter rail train station located in Rawang, Gombak District, Selangor, Malaysia. It is served by the KTM Komuter's Tanjung Malim–Port Klang Line and two KTM ETS's ETS Gold train services. It was the northernmost terminus for passenger services on the Rawang–Seremban route since the

Read more start of KTM Komuter's services until 2015, when a new Rawang-Port Klang trial route began operating to cater for the KTM double-track upgrading project. In 2016, the Rawang–Port Klang route was merged with the Rawang–Tanjung Malim shuttle service, ending Rawang's role as the northern terminus of the line and forming the current Tanjung Malim-Port Klang Line. The station built to cater the traffic around the suburbs of Rawang as there were no other commuter or mass transit services in the Klang Valley that stopped here before the arrival of the KTM Komuter.

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What are the best things to do in Rawang?

Rawang offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Rawang located?

Rawang is located in Selangor, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 3.3213 latitude, 101.5767 longitude.

What is the population of Rawang?

Rawang has a population of approximately 199,095 people, making it a city in Malaysia.

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Quick Information

Population
199,095
Continent
Asia
Country
Malaysia
Region
Selangor
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
3.3213, 101.5767

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malaysia

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
994
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Rawang

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Batu Caves

A limestone hill with massive cave temples and a 42-meter golden statue of Lord Murugan, a major Hindu pilgrimage site near Kuala Lumpur.

15 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

KL Tower

A 421-meter telecommunications tower on Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur offering panoramic city views and a glass sky box experience.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

PETRONAS Skybridge

Double-deck skybridge connecting the Petronas Twin Towers at the 41st and 42nd floors, 170 metres above the ground.

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Petronas Twin Towers

452-metre twin skyscrapers in central Kuala Lumpur with a public skybridge, observation deck and large underground car park.

24 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Genting Highlands Road

Malaysia's favourite hill-climb: a smooth, relentlessly twisty ascent from Genting Sempah to the casino resort at 1,800 m, beloved by local drivers and often wrapped in cool cloud.

27 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Genting Highlands

Hilltop resort town at 1,700 metres above Kuala Lumpur, reached by a steep switchback highway from Genting Sempah.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Sunway Lagoon

Multi-park destination near Kuala Lumpur with a water park, amusement park, wildlife park, and extreme park.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Putra Mosque, Putrajaya

Rose-granite mosque beside Putrajaya Lake in Malaysia's administrative capital, surrounded by wide boulevards and signature bridges.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Rawang

  • 23 kmKL TowerA 421-meter telecommunications tower on Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur offering panoramic city views and a glass sky box experience.
  • 27 kmGenting Highlands RoadMalaysia's favourite hill-climb: a smooth, relentlessly twisty ascent from Genting Sempah to the casino resort at 1,800 m, beloved by local drivers and often wrapped in cool cloud.
  • 27 kmGenting HighlandsHilltop resort town at 1,700 metres above Kuala Lumpur, reached by a steep switchback highway from Genting Sempah.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Rawang.

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