Pekan
MalaysiaMY
Town in Pahang, Malaysia
Pekan is a town in Pekan District, Pahang, Malaysia. It is also the royal capital of the state. Its name comes from a flower, the Bunga Pekan. Pekan is also the name of the district the town is situated in, and a parliamentary constituency in its own right. It is the home of the state's royal family headed by Sultan Abdullah of Pahang. It is also the hometown of the second Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, and his son, sixth prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Both were Pekan's Member of Parliament.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 31,826
- Coordinates
- 3.484, 103.400
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Pekan
Pekan belongs to Malaysia and has the feel of a compact town. It counts about 31,826 residents. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on sports, nature and water sports. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Pekan
Sports in Pekan
(4)On the sports side, Pekan offers Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Walking Trails. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Pekan. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nature in Pekan
(2)Pekan records Lakes and Rivers under nature. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Pekan. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Pekan
(2)Water Sports in Pekan covers Sailboats and Water Sports. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Pekan's own activity tags.
Adventure in Pekan
(1)Looking for adventure? Pekan has Shooting Ranges. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Pekan's own activity tags.
More to do in Pekan
(1)Pekan's other activities entries include Fishing. It is a direct read of Pekan's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Pekan
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
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 Pekan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pekan known for?
- Travellers associate Pekan with sports, nature and water sports. It sits in Malaysia and counts about 31,826 residents.
- What can you do in Pekan?
- Pekan is tagged with Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails, Walking Trails and Lakes, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Pekan?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Pekan located?
- Pekan belongs to Malaysia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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