Lumut

MalaysiaMY

Town in Manjung, Perak, Malaysia

Lumut is a coastal town and mukim in Manjung District, Perak, Malaysia, situated about 84 km (52 mi) southwest of the state capital city of Ipoh, 12 km (7.5 mi) north from the town of Sitiawan. It is the main gateway to Pangkor Island before established Marina Island Pangkor as second gateway, and noted for seashell and coral handicrafts.

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Population
39,595
Coordinates
4.232, 100.630
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

Overview of Lumut

Lumut is the kind of compact town you find in Malaysia. It counts about 39,595 residents. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on water sports, nature and culture. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.

Things to do in Lumut

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Water Sports in Lumut

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Under water sports, Lumut is tagged with Canoeing, Diving, Sailboats, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. The full list runs to 6 activities. The list follows Lumut's own activity tags.

CanoeingDivingSailboatsScuba DivingSnorkelingSwimming
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Nature in Lumut

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The nature shortlist for Lumut: Beaches and Islands. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Lumut. These pair well with anything else on this page.

BeachesIslands
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Culture in Lumut

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Our data lists Docks as culture options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Lumut.

Docks
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Sports in Lumut

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Lumut records Hunting under sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Lumut. These pair well with anything else on this page.

Hunting

More to do in Lumut

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Lumut's other activities entries include Fishing. It is a direct read of Lumut's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.

Fishing

Best time to visit Lumut

The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best.

Getting there & around

Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Malaysia plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Asia/Kuala_Lumpur on arrival.

Similar destinations

Places near Lumut that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Lumut known for?
Travellers associate Lumut with water sports, nature and culture. It sits in Malaysia and counts about 39,595 residents.
What can you do in Lumut?
Lumut is tagged with Canoeing, Diving, Sailboats, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, which is enough to structure a first visit.
When is the best time to visit Lumut?
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best.
Where is Lumut located?
Lumut belongs to Malaysia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.

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