Sungai Petani

MalaysiaMY

District capital in Kedah, Malaysia

Sungai Petani 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 neighbouring state of Penang.

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Population
228,843
Coordinates
5.647, 100.488
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

Overview of Sungai Petani

Sungai Petani — a compact city in Malaysia — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 228,843. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on culture and family. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.

Things to do in Sungai Petani

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Culture in Sungai Petani

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Our data lists Historical Sites as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Sungai Petani's own activity tags.

Historical Sites
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Family in Sungai Petani

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Family in Sungai Petani covers Water Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Sungai Petani's own activity tags.

Water Parks

Best time to visit Sungai Petani

June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Sungai Petani stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.

Getting there & around

Regional links serve Sungai Petani, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sungai Petani known for?
Sungai Petani, in Malaysia, is best known for culture and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 228,843 residents.
What can you do in Sungai Petani?
Recorded activities in Sungai Petani include Historical Sites and Water Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
When is the best time to visit Sungai Petani?
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Sungai Petani stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Where is Sungai Petani located?
Sungai Petani is located in Malaysia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.

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