# Kedah, Malaysia – Districts, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/

State · Malaysia 

# Kedah

Kedah is a state or federal territory of Malaysia. It had an estimated **2,185,200 people** in 2020 on 9,519 km² (about 230 per km²). Its main town is Alor Setar. It is divided into 12 districts. 2,940 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8,608 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2,185,200people (2020)
- 9,519km²
- 12districts
- 8,608mapped services

## How many people live in Kedah?

Kedah had an estimated **2,185,200 people** in 2020 — 6.7% of Malaysia, 6th of 16 states. There are 976 women for every 1,000 men (above the Malaysia figure of 943). Spread over 9,519 km², that is about **230 people per km²**, 8th of 16 states.

24.4% of people are children under 15 and 8.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 29 across Malaysia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 49 children and older people.

0–4 ****179,500**

5–9 ****182,200**

10–14 ****172,500**

15–19 ****192,800**

20–24 ****226,700**

25–29 ****203,300**

30–34 ****159,900**

35–39 ****137,200**

40–44 ****122,300**

45–49 ****117,000**

50–54 ****113,000**

55–59 ****106,300**

60–64 ****91,700**

65–69 ****71,100**

70–74 ****49,700**

75–79 ****28,200**

80–84 ****19,200**

85+ ****12,600**

Source: [Department of Statistics, Malaysia via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-mys).

## Where is Kedah?

Kedah lies in [Malaysia](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/). It borders 3 other states: [Perak](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/perak/), [Perlis](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/perlis/) and [Pulau Pinang](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/pulau-pinang/). By area it is the 8th largest of 16 states in Malaysia. It covers 2.9% of [Malaysia](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/). The centre of Kedah is about 317 km in a straight line from Kuala Lumpur, the capital. The centre point is at 5.8120° N, 100.6799° E.

Source: [UNHCR via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-mys).

## Things to see in and around Kedah

OpenStreetMap lists 192 named sights in Kedah: 77 attractions; 18 museums; 16 beachs; 14 waterfalls; 13 viewpoints; 10 nature reserves; 8 monuments; 7 caves; 7 memorials; 6 zoos; 4 castles and forts; 4 galleries; 4 archaeological sites; 2 theme parks; 1 aquarium; 1 ruins.

- Believe 5D Art Museum · museum
- Faizy Crystal Glass Blowing · museum
- Galeri Rundingan Baling · museum
- Kedah Darul Aman State Museum · museum
- Kota Mahsuri · museum
- Langkawi Geopark Discovery Centre · museum
- Muzium Arkeologi Lembah Bujang · museum
- Muzium Kota Kuala Kedah · museum
- Muzium Mempelam Kedah · museum
- Muzium Perhutanan Gunung Jerai · museum
- Muzium Terusan Wan Mat Saman · museum
- Perdana Gallery · museum
- Pusat Sains Negara Cawangan Wilayah Utara · museum
- Rice Garden · museum
- The Paddy Museum · museum
- The Royal Museum · museum
- The Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Gallery · museum
- UUM Management Museum · museum
- Lembah Bujang · archaeological site
- Pengkalan Bujang Archaelogical Complex · archaeological site
- Tapak Arkeologi Sungai Batu · archaeological site
- Tapak Arkeologi Sungai Batu · archaeological site
- Pintu Gerbang British · castle or fort
- Pintu Gerbang Kacapuri · castle or fort
- Tapak Istana Lama Kota Kuala Kedah · castle or fort
- bougainvillia inn · castle or fort
- Air Terjun 7 Beradik , 08300 Gurun , Kedah · waterfall
- Air Terjun Puteri Mandi · waterfall
- Air Terjun Sungai Batu Pahat · waterfall
- Alor Naga Falls · waterfall

…and 162 more.

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Kedah

- Time zoneUTC+8, no daylight saving · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- CurrencyRinggit (MYR)
- Country calling code+60
- LanguagesMalay, English, Chinese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam
- Plug typesType G · 240 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) · Alor Satar52 km
- Penang International Airport (PEN) · Penang73 km

### Nearest railway station

Gurun (Kuala Muda), about 22 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 07:03) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 07:18, sunset around 19:05).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:31 19:20 11.8 h 

Feb 07:33 19:29 11.9 h 

Mar 07:24 19:29 12.1 h 

Apr 07:10 19:24 12.2 h 

May 07:01 19:24 12.4 h 

Jun 07:03 19:31 12.5 h 

Jul 07:10 19:35 12.4 h 

Aug 07:12 19:31 12.3 h 

Sep 07:07 19:17 12.2 h 

Oct 07:02 19:02 12.0 h 

Nov 07:06 18:57 11.9 h 

Dec 07:18 19:05 11.8 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Districts of Kedah

District Area km² Localities Services 

[Baling](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/baling/) 1,535 334 312 

[Bandar Baharu](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/bandar-baharu/) 271 120 131 

[Kota Setar](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/kota-setar/) 372 497 2,122 

[Kuala Muda](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/kuala-muda/) 921 410 1,894 

[Kubang Pasu](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/kubang-pasu/) 949 437 883 

[Kulim](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/kulim/) 789 274 900 

[Langkawi](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/langkawi/) 480 112 1,432 

[Padang Terap](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/padang-terap/) 1,350 266 120 

[Pendang](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/pendang/) 645 242 265 

[Pokok Sena](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/pokok-sena/) 289 172 175 

[Sik](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/sik/) 1,671 209 138 

[Yan](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/yan/) 248 196 236 

Source: [UNHCR via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-mys); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Kedah

Open gazetteers list **2,940 villages, towns and localities** in Kedah. The largest with a recorded population: Kota Kuala Muda (544,984), Sungai Petani (544,851), Alor Setar (417,800), Kulim (170,889), Pendang (94,033) and Yan Besar (67,653). Settlements here lie between about 0 m and 513 m above sea level (median 25 m).

- 399
- 400
- 401
- 402
- 403
- 404
- Alor Berala
- Alor Bungga Sena
- Alor Janggus
- Alor Lubok
- Alor Melintang
- Alor Mengkudu
- Alor Merah
- Alor Pak Ngah
- Alor Pulai
- Alor Sekamat
- Alor Semadom
- Alor Semela
- Alor Setar
- Alur Pak Ngah
- Amanjaya Zon Anggerik
- Ambangan Height
- Anak Bukit
- Asam Jawa
- Ayer Hangat
- Ayer Hitam
- Ayer Keliling
- Ayer Puteh
- Badak
- Bagan Asam
- Bagan Samak
- Bakar Kapor
- Baling
- Bandar Baharu
- Bandar Darul Aman
- Bandar Laguna Merbok
- Bandar Mutiara
- Bandar Perdana
- Bandar Perdana Seksyen 1, 2 & 3
- Bandar Puteri Jaya
- Bandar Putra Kulim
- Bandar Seri Cendana
- Bandar Sri Astana
- Bandar Utama
- Banggol 9
- Batu 12 Terap
- Batu 13 ½ Manggol
- Batu 7
- Batu Dua
- Batu Hampar
- Batu Lintang
- Batu Tiga
- Bedong
- Bedong New Village
- Bee Bee Park
- Bendang Baru Village
- Berguling
- Bintang Maya Ⅱ
- Bohor Meran
- Bujang
- Bukit Bertam
- Bukit Besar
- Bukit Bintang
- Bukit Bubus
- Bukit Gajah Lawan
- Bukit Jenun
- Bukit Kaci
- Bukit Kayu Hitam
- Bukit Kechik
- Bukit Mee
- Bukit Payung
- Bukit Pinang
- Bukit Raya
- Bukit Sawak
- Bukit Selambau
- Bukit Tangga
- Bumbong
- Carpenter River
- Cenang Beach
- Chabang Wahid
- Changkat Jenehing
- Changloon
- Changlun
- Charok Badong
- Charok Kapas
- Charok Pasir Puteh
- Charok Puteh
- Charok Tok Mat An
- Chenarong Dalam
- Chengai Island Village
- Danglau
- Darulaman Utama
- Datai
- Derang
- Derga
- Desa Aman
- Desa KEDA
- Desa KEDA Leret
- Desa KEDA Wang Tok Rendong
- Dong Dang
- Dulang Besar
- Dulang Kechil
- Dulang Kecil Tengah
- Durian Burung
- Dusun Dan
- Dusun Kapas
- Dusun Mambong
- Dusun Pengapit
- Ekor Kucing
- FELCRA Bukit Hijau
- FELDA Batu Lapan
- FELDA Guar Napai
- FELDA Gunung Bongsu
- FELDA Laka Selatan
- FELDA Teloi Timur
- Fasa 2
- Genting Selama Estate
- Guar Chempedak
- Guar Kepayang
- Guar Napai
- Gubir
- Gulau
- Gunong
- Gurun
- Hitam Sand Beach
- Indian Camp
- Istana Sultan Kedah
- Jabi
- Jeniang
- Jerlun
- Jitra
- Junjong
- KLK Ladang Batu Lintang Gimkhoon Division
- KLK Ladang Buntar
- Kampong Agun
- Kampong Akor Peluru
- Kampong Alor Ali
- Kampong Alor Asam Jawa
- Kampong Alor Bekong
- Kampong Alor Bemban
- Kampong Alor Besar
- Kampong Alor Biak
- Kampong Alor Binjal
- Kampong Alor China
- Kampong Alor Jawi
- Kampong Alor Keladi
- Kampong Alor Kemeling
- Kampong Alor Madi
- Kampong Alor Malai
- Kampong Alor Melintang
- Kampong Alor Mengkuang
- Kampong Alor Parit
- Kampong Alor Pering
- Kampong Alor Rela
- Kampong Alor Saga
- Kampong Alor Semala
- Kampong Alor Senibong
- Kampong Alor Tok Ya
- Kampong Ambing
- Kampong Asam Jawa
- Kampong Asun
- Kampong Badak
- Kampong Bagan
- Kampong Bagan Sena
- Kampong Baharu
- Kampong Baharu Che Harun
- Kampong Bakai
- Kampong Bakar Arang
- Kampong Bakar Bata
- Kampong Bakau
- Kampong Balek Bukit
- Kampong Balek Hutan
- Kampong Banggoi
- Kampong Banggol
- Kampong Banggol Berangan
- Kampong Banggol Besi
- Kampong Banggol Damar
- Kampong Banggol Damar Batu
- Kampong Banggol Lalang
- Kampong Banggol Onggok
- Kampong Banggol Pompong
- Kampong Banggol Sawa
- Kampong Banggol Sentul
- Kampong Banggol Senu
- Kampong Banggol Temak
- Kampong Banggol Tengah
- Kampong Banggol Terus
- Kampong Baru
- Kampong Bata
- Kampong Batas Keling
- Kampong Batu
- Kampong Batu Ampat Sanglang
- Kampong Batu Belachan
- Kampong Batu Bungor
- Kampong Batu Dua
- Kampong Batu Hampar
- Kampong Batu Lintang
- Kampong Batu Tungku
- Kampong Bawah Gunong
- Kampong Bedang Baharu
- Kampong Belida
- Kampong Belukar
- Kampong Belukar Jambu
- Kampong Belukar Luar
- Kampong Belukar Luas
- Kampong Bendang
- Kampong Bendang Dalam
- Kampong Bendang Dan
- Kampong Bendang Kabu
- Kampong Bendang Padang
- Kampong Bendang Perang
- Kampong Bendang Pulai
- Kampong Bendang Tok Leh
- Kampong Benjoi
- Kampong Benua
- Kampong Berjaya
- Kampong Besah
- Kampong Biak
- Kampong Binjal
- Kampong Binjoi Luar
- Kampong Budi
- Kampong Bujang
- Kampong Bukit
- Kampong Bukit Berangan
- Kampong Bukit Bertam
- Kampong Bukit Bertikam
- Kampong Bukit Beruas
- Kampong Bukit Buloh
- Kampong Bukit Cham
- Kampong Bukit Chempedak
- Kampong Bukit Chepat
- Kampong Bukit Cheriak
- Kampong Bukit Choras
- Kampong Bukit Hijau
- Kampong Bukit Jambul
- Kampong Bukit Karong
- Kampong Bukit Kechil
- Kampong Bukit Lanjut
- Kampong Bukit Pak Kuning
- Kampong Bukit Semeliang
- Kampong Bukit Seni
- Kampong Bukit Tembaga
- Kampong Bukit Tinggi
- Kampong Bunga
- Kampong Buntoh
- Kampong Changhai
- Kampong Changkat
- Kampong Changkat Bacti
- Kampong Changkat Bakti
- Kampong Changkat Baya
- Kampong Changkat Nering
- Kampong Changkat Pak Ubin
- Kampong Changkat Sentul
- Kampong Charok Bindu
- Kampong Charok Kapas
- Kampong Charok Keladi
- Kampong Charok Kit
- Kampong Charok Klubi
- Kampong Charok Kudong
- Kampong Charok Pinang
- Kampong Charok Rambai
- Kampong Chegar
- Kampong Chenerai
- Kampong Cherok Makan
- Kampong Dalam Kota
- Kampong Dalam Wang
- Kampong Darat
- Kampong Darat Sungai Nonang
- Kampong Datok
- Kampong Datok Haron
- Kampong Dekeh
- Kampong Derang
- Kampong Durian
- Kampong Durian Burong
- Kampong Ga
- Kampong Gabus
- Kampong Gajah Mati
- Kampong Gandai
- Kampong Gelam
- Kampong Gelam Segompong
- Kampong Gelong
- Kampong Gelong Gajah
- Kampong Gelong Rambai
- Kampong Golok Puting
- Kampong Gorindam
- Kampong Gua Bergambar
- Kampong Guar
- Kampong Guar Chempedak
- Kampong Guar Jumaat
- Kampong Guar Kepayang
- Kampong Guar Lobak
- Kampong Guar Nanas
- Kampong Haat Nyei
- Kampong Haji Abas
- Kampong Haji Kudong
- Kampong Haji Yunus
- Kampong Hilir
- Kampong Hujung Matang
- Kampong Huma
- Kampong Hutan
- Kampong Hutan Gelam
- Kampong Hutan Kering
- Kampong Ibus
- Kampong Jabi
- Kampong Jalan Kerbau
- Kampong Jambu Ayer
- Kampong Jawa
- Kampong Jawi Keluang
- Kampong Jawi Sempit
- Kampong Jenalik
- Kampong Jeniang
- Kampong Jeram
- Kampong Jerang Belanga
- Kampong Joo
- Kampong Jubai
- Kampong Kalai
- Kampong Kalar
- Kampong Kedah
- Kampong Kedondong
- Kampong Kejai
- Kampong Kelang Baharu
- Kampong Keledang
- Kampong Kelompang
- Kampong Kemangi
- Kampong Kemumbong
- Kampong Kenjeng
- Kampong Kepala Bendang
- Kampong Kepala Bukit
- Kampong Kepala Jalan
- Kampong Kepala Parit
- Kampong Kepala Sepulah
- Kampong Kepala Tido
- Kampong Kereta Api
- Kampong Keriang Manora
- Kampong Keriang Pulau
- Kampong Kerkau
- Kampong Ketol
- Kampong Ketumbar Masjid
- Kampong Klok Kla
- Kampong Kodiang
- Kampong Kodiang Lama
- Kampong Kolam
- Kampong Komol
- Kampong Kota Bukit
- Kampong Kota Limbong
- Kampong Kota Mengkuang
- Kampong Kuak
- Kampong Kuala Badak
- Kampong Kuala Berok
- Kampong Kuala Janing
- Kampong Kuala Kembar
- Kampong Kuala Kerpan Kechil
- Kampong Kuala Kuang
- Kampong Kuala Kuli
- Kampong Kuala Merah
- Kampong Kuala Rimau
- Kampong Kuala Sedim
- Kampong Kuala Tawar
- Kampong Kuala Telui
- Kampong Kuala Temin
- Kampong Kuan Buang
- Kampong Kuar
- Kampong Kubang
- Kampong Kubang Anak Gajah
- Kampong Kubang Bemban
- Kampong Kubang Beruang
- Kampong Kubang Buk
- Kampong Kubang Busok
- Kampong Kubang Chenok
- Kampong Kubang Deranan
- Kampong Kubang Hong
- Kampong Kubang Jambu
- Kampong Kubang Kuar
- Kampong Kubang Lintah
- Kampong Kubang Menerong
- Kampong Kubang Palas (1)
- Kampong Kubang Panjang
- Kampong Kubang Pasu
- Kampong Kubang Paya
- Kampong Kubang Pisang
- Kampong Kubang Teridih
- Kampong Kubu
- Kampong Kubu Tanah
- Kampong Labi
- Kampong Lahar Kemeling
- Kampong Lahar Parang
- Kampong Lam Tek Chan
- Kampong Lama
- Kampong Lampan
- Kampong Lana Bulu
- Kampong Lanai
- Kampong Landai
- Kampong Landak
- Kampong Langgar
- Kampong Langgol
- Kampong Langsat
- Kampong Lanjut
- Kampong Lanjut Malau
- Kampong Larit
- Kampong Lebai Saman

…and 2,540 more.

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Kedah

Named natural and historic features inside Kedah, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

850 rivers and streams; 4 lakes; 2 waterfalls.

- Air Terjun Gunong Bongsu
- Air Terjun Temurun
- Alor Bangsa
- Alor Bekong
- Alor Binjal
- Alor Birah
- Alor Buloh
- Alor Che Kedok
- Alor Ganu
- Alor Kubang Bongor
- Alor Kudong
- Alor Kumbang
- Alor Laka
- Alor Limau
- Alor Malai
- Alor Melaka
- Alor Melintang
- Alor Parit
- Alor Penyengat
- Alor Sekawan
- Alor Selambai
- Alor Senibong
- Alor Serdang
- Alor Setol

…and 832 more.

### Coast and islands

54 islands; 39 headlands; 7 bays; 5 beaches.

- Chorong
- Pantai Beringin
- Pantai Cenang
- Pantai Tanjong Rhu
- Pantai Telok Nibong
- Pasir Panjang
- Pulau Anak Datai
- Pulau Anak Gua Cherita
- Pulau Anak Kilim
- Pulau Balar
- Pulau Batang
- Pulau Batu Merah
- Pulau Beras Basah
- Pulau Bidan
- Pulau Bumbon Besar
- Pulau Bumbon Kechil
- Pulau Bunting
- Pulau Burau
- Pulau Buyong
- Pulau Dangli
- Pulau Dayang Bunting
- Pulau Duyong
- Pulau Enggang
- Pulau Gasing

…and 81 more.

### Hills and mountains

280 hills; 96 mountains; 4 mountain passes; 1 peak.

- Mount Bintang · 1,841 m
- Gunung Bintang Utara · 1,557 m
- Gunung Inas · 1,424 m
- Gunung Baubak · 1,189 m
- Gunung Jerai · 1,165 m
- Gunung Lang · 1,094 m
- Bukit Gajah Hutan · 1,048 m
- Bukit Mudin Besar · 1,011 m
- Bukit Jelutong Dua · 924 m
- Bukit Palong · 881 m
- Gunung Raya · 863 m
- Bukit Ulu Serak · 839 m
- Bukit Genting Kundor · 807 m
- Bukit Padang · 781 m
- Bukit Sejok · 749 m
- Bukit Ulu Semerliang · 691 m
- Gunung Machinchang · 671 m
- Gunung Bayu · 668 m
- Gunung Perak · 659 m
- Bukit Lebai · 658 m
- Gunung Bongsu · 656 m
- Bukit Bihong · 647 m
- Gunung Batu Puteh · 634 m
- Bukit Tok Bidan · 624 m

…and 357 more.

### Forests and nature

26 forest reserves; 17 forests; 16 parks; 3 nature reserves.

- Andoman Recre-Park
- Bukit Enggang Forest Reserve
- Bukit Genting Tampol Forest Reserve
- Bukit Kayu Hitam Forest Reserve
- Bukit Perak Forest Reserve
- Bukit Perak Forest Reserve
- Bukit Perangin Forest Reserve
- Bukit Perangin Forest Reserve
- Bukit Petai Forest Reserve
- Bukit Tangga Forest Reserve
- Datai Recre-Park
- Gunong Inas Forest Reserve
- Gunong Jerai Forest Reserve
- Gurun Catchment
- Hutan Rizab Bukit Enggang
- Hutan Rizab Bukit Kayu Hitam
- Hutan Rizab Bukit Relau
- Hutan Rizab Bukit Sawak
- Hutan Rizab Gua Cherita
- Hutan Rizab Gungung Raya
- Hutan Rizab Gunong Bongsu
- Hutan Rizab Gunong Inas
- Hutan Rizab Gunong Jerai
- Hutan Rizab Gunung Jerai

…and 38 more.

### History

1 ancient site; 1 palace.

- Chandi Bukit Batu Pahat
- Istana Seri Aman

### Estates

225 estates; 8 rubber estates.

- Aik Bee Estate
- Asun Rubber Estate
- Ayer Tengah
- Badenoch Estate
- Baling Estate
- Baling Estate
- Baling Estate Keok Kee Division
- Ban Hub Seng Estate
- Batu Belachan Estate
- Batu Estate
- Batu Pekaka Estate
- Bigia Estate
- Bukit Genting Estate
- Bukit Karangan Estate
- Bukit Kosa Estate
- Bukit Lembu Estate
- Bukit Sembilan Estate
- Changlun Estate
- Chempadak Estate
- Chettiapa Rubber Estate
- Choon Meng Estate
- Daultrum Estate
- Eow Seng Estate
- Habsah Estate

…and 209 more.

### Getting around

11 railway stations; 2 airports; 2 railway halts.

- Kobah Railway Station
- Kodiang Railway Station
- Langkawi International Airport
- Perhentian Alur Belat
- Perhentian Anak Bukit
- Perhentian Bukit Pinang
- Perhentian Guar Cempedak
- Perhentian Mata Air
- Perhentian Megat Dewa
- Perhentian Sungai Korok
- Setesen Keretapi Tokai
- Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
- Sungai Lalang
- Sungai Tok Pawang
- Tunjang Railway Station

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Kedah and the best time to visit

In Kedah, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 2,303 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (340 mm) and the driest Feb (50 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 113 

Feb 26 50 

Mar 27 117 

Apr 27 158 

May 27 202 

Jun 27 154 

Jul 26 171 

Aug 26 199 

Sep 26 235 

Oct 26 298 

Nov 26 340 

Dec 25 265 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kedah

Places mapped inside Kedah in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals470
- Banks288
- ATMs55
- Petrol pumps528
- Hotels1,071
- Shopping malls97
- Schools1,085
- Colleges and universities195
- Cinemas26
- Pharmacies202
- Restaurants4,295
- Police stations132
- Dental clinics164

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Kedah?In Malaysia
- What is the population of Kedah?2,185,200 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kedah?About 28 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kedah?About 230 people per km²
- What borders Kedah?Perak, Perlis and Pulau Pinang
- What is there to see in Kedah?3D Art, A Cauldron of Golden Sea Cucumber Oil Being Prepared, Air Terjun 7 Beradik , 08300 Gurun , Kedah, Air Terjun Puteri Mandi
- What time zone is Kedah in?UTC+8
- What currency is used in Kedah?Ringgit (MYR)
- What language is spoken in Kedah?Malay, English, Chinese (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kedah?2,940 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kedah?Settlements lie between 0 m and 513 m
- What is the highest point in Kedah?Mount Bintang (1,841 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kedah?January to March
- How many hospitals are in Kedah?470 mapped
- How many banks are in Kedah?288 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Kedah?55 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kedah?528 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kedah?MY02 (OCHA common operational dataset)