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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- 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
Culture in Sungai Petani
(1)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.
Family in Sungai Petani
(1)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.
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.
Similar destinations
Places near Sungai Petani that share the same kinds of activities.
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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