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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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
AsiaMalaysiaKedah
Sungai Petani
Kedah, Malaysia · Asia
About Sungai Petani
Sungai Petani sits on the route: 10 minutes from Bandar Laguna Merbok, 35km from Penang Hill.
Sungai Petani is a city located in Kedah, Malaysia. With a population of 544,851, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sungai Petani 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 Sungai Petani to your route.
About Sungai Petani
Sungai Petani (abbr. Sg. Petani or SP) is a town in Kuala Muda District, Kedah, Malaysia. The population of the municipal area of Sungai Petani is larger than Kedah's state capital, Alor Setar. It is located about 55 km south of Alor Setar, and 33 km northeast of George Town, the capital city of the neighbouringRead more
state of Penang.
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Sungai Petani is located in Kedah, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.6470 latitude, 100.4877 longitude.
What is the population of Sungai Petani?
Sungai Petani has a population of approximately 544,851 people, making it a city in Malaysia.
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- Population
- 544,851
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Kedah
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 5.6470, 100.4877
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Worth the detour from Sungai Petani
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
George Town, Penang
A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Penang Hill
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
35 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.
36 km · about 40 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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Sungai Petani
- 35 kmPenang Hill833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
- 36 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.
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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