Butterworth
MalaysiaMY
City centre of Seberang Perai in Penang, Malaysia
Butterworth is the city centre of Seberang Perai in the Malaysian state of Penang. It lies about 3 km (1.9 mi) east of George Town, the capital city of Penang, across the Penang Strait. As of 2020, Butterworth had a total population of 80,378 residents.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 71,643
- Coordinates
- 5.399, 100.364
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Elevation
- 8 m
Overview of Butterworth
Located in Malaysia, Butterworth is best described as a medium-sized town. With 71,643 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Travel interests covered here include nature, culture and water sports.
Things to do in Butterworth
Nature in Butterworth
(8)Nature in Butterworth covers Caves, Countryside, Islands, Natural Places and Nature. The category holds 8 entries in our dataset. This reflects only what is documented for Butterworth.
Culture in Butterworth
(5)Butterworth records Bridges, Cathedrals, Churches, Fountains and Religious Sites under culture. Everything listed here comes from what Butterworth is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Butterworth
(4)On the water sports side, Butterworth offers Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Snorkeling. All of it is drawn from Butterworth's recorded activities. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Butterworth
(1)Butterworth records Food under shopping. It is a direct read of Butterworth's activity profile. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Butterworth
(1)Sports in Butterworth covers Biking. Each one is worth building half a day around. This reflects only what is documented for Butterworth.
Wellness in Butterworth
(1)Wellness in Butterworth covers Ranches. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Butterworth.
Best time to visit Butterworth
Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Butterworth still delivers. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October. For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
Getting there & around
Public transport from Malaysia reaches Butterworth without much detour. Butterworth runs on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time.
Similar destinations
Places near Butterworth that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Butterworth known for?
- In Malaysia, Butterworth stands out for nature, culture and water sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 71,643-strong destination.
- What can you do in Butterworth?
- Options in Butterworth run to Caves, Countryside, Islands, Natural Places and Nature — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Butterworth?
- Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Butterworth still delivers. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October. For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
- Where is Butterworth located?
- You will find Butterworth in Malaysia. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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