# Kota Setar District, Kedah – Villages, Map & Nearest Services

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/kota-setar/

District · Kedah 

# Kota Setar

Kota Setar is a district of Malaysia in Kedah. It covers **371.7 km²**. Its main town is Alor Setar. 497 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2,122 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 372km²
- 2,122mapped services
- 6 mtypical elevation

## Where is Kota Setar?

Kota Setar lies in [Kedah](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/), [Malaysia](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/). It borders 4 other districts: [Kubang Pasu](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/kubang-pasu/), [Pendang](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/pendang/), [Pokok Sena](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/pokok-sena/) and [Yan](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/yan/). By area it is the 127th largest of 144 districts in Malaysia. It covers 3.9% of [Kedah](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/). The centre of Kota Setar is about 361 km in a straight line from Kuala Lumpur, the capital. It is about 2.9 km from Alor Setar, the main town of Kedah. The centre point is at 6.0992° N, 100.3457° 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 Kota Setar

OpenStreetMap lists 34 named sights in Kota Setar: 12 attractions; 6 museums; 4 monuments; 3 memorials; 3 castles and forts; 2 viewpoints; 1 cave; 1 gallery; 1 nature reserve; 1 beach.

- Kedah Darul Aman State Museum · museum
- Muzium Kota Kuala Kedah · museum
- Pusat Sains Negara Cawangan Wilayah Utara · museum
- The Paddy Museum · museum
- The Royal Museum · museum
- The Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Gallery · museum
- Pintu Gerbang British · castle or fort
- Pintu Gerbang Kacapuri · castle or fort
- Tapak Istana Lama Kota Kuala Kedah · castle or fort
- Tapak Terpelihara Geowarisan Kedah Gunung Keriang · nature reserve
- Damai Beach · beach
- Menara Tanjung Chali · viewpoint
- Starsky Restaurant & Lounge · viewpoint
- Balai Nobat · attraction
- Independence House · attraction
- Jeti Pekan Cina · attraction
- Kota Kuala Kedah · attraction
- Mahathir Mohammad's Birth Complex · attraction
- Medan Seni · attraction
- Pulau Payar · attraction
- Rumah Warisan · attraction
- Taman Jubli Emas · attraction
- Taman Persisiran Jeragan · attraction
- The Big Clock Building, Alor Setar · attraction
- The Royal Hall · attraction
- Alor Star 250 Tahun · monument
- Balai Seni Negeri · gallery
- Convent Alor Setar · memorial
- Gua Terus · cave
- Replica of the Kacapuri · monument

…and 4 more.

### Nearby, outside Kota Setar

- Batu Peringatan Tsunami di Kuala Sala · memorial, Yan14 km
- Istana Tunku Kudin · ruins, Pokok Sena16 km
- Muzium Mempelam Kedah · museum, Yan16 km
- Telaga Gajah · attraction, Pendang19 km
- Darulaman Golf & Country Club · attraction, Kubang Pasu19 km
- Darulaman Bike Park · attraction, Kubang Pasu20 km

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: Kota Setar

- 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 Satar12 km
- Langkawi International Airport (LGK) · Langkawi73 km

### Nearest railway station

Alor Setar (Kota Setar), about 3.1 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 07:04) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 07:20, sunset around 19:06).

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.

## Villages and localities in Kota Setar

Open gazetteers list **497 villages, towns and localities** in Kota Setar. The largest with a recorded population: Alor Setar (417,800), Kampung Alor Mengkudu (38,193), Kuala Kedah (19,231), Anak Bukit (16,525), Kepala Batas (12,397) and Gunong (9,200). Settlements here lie between about 1 m and 15 m above sea level (median 6 m).

- Alor Janggus
- Alor Lubok
- Alor Melintang
- Alor Mengkudu
- Alor Merah
- Alor Pak Ngah
- Alor Pulai
- Alor Sekamat
- Alor Semadom
- Alor Setar
- Alur Pak Ngah
- Anak Bukit
- Bee Bee Park
- Derga
- Gunong
- Istana Sultan Kedah
- Kampong Akor Peluru
- Kampong Alor Asam Jawa
- Kampong Alor Bekong
- Kampong Alor Biak
- Kampong Alor Binjal
- Kampong Alor Madi
- Kampong Alor Malai
- Kampong Alor Senibong
- Kampong Bakar Bata
- Kampong Banggol Tengah
- Kampong Benua
- Kampong Berjaya
- Kampong Dalam Kota
- Kampong Darat Sungai Nonang
- Kampong Hilir
- Kampong Hutan
- Kampong Jawa
- Kampong Kedah
- Kampong Kelompang
- Kampong Kepala Parit
- Kampong Keriang Pulau
- Kampong Komol
- Kampong Lorong
- Kampong Luar Telok Bagan
- Kampong Lubok Lunas
- Kampong Lubok Pupok
- Kampong Masjid Tokai
- Kampong Padang
- Kampong Padang Raja
- Kampong Padang Tengah
- Kampong Padang Terus
- Kampong Pantai Johor
- Kampong Salai Badak
- Kampong Seberang Alor
- Kampong Seberang Chegar
- Kampong Seberang Perak
- Kampong Selarong
- Kampong Sematang
- Kampong Telok
- Kampong Telok Kandai
- Kampong Telok Kandis
- Kampong Temenggong
- Kampong Terus
- Kampong Titi Haji Idris
- Kampong Tok Keling
- Kampong Tok Panji
- Kampung Alor Bangsa
- Kampung Alor Belat
- Kampung Alor Berah
- Kampung Alor Buloh
- Kampung Alor Gandah
- Kampung Alor Gandak
- Kampung Alor Ganu
- Kampung Alor Gunong
- Kampung Alor Gunung
- Kampung Alor Ibus
- Kampung Alor Janggus
- Kampung Alor Kelompang
- Kampung Alor Madi
- Kampung Alor Malong
- Kampung Alor Melintang
- Kampung Alor Melong
- Kampung Alor Mengkudu
- Kampung Alor Mengkudu Dalam
- Kampung Alor Penyengat
- Kampung Alor Perang
- Kampung Alor Pudak
- Kampung Alor Pulai
- Kampung Alor Segemat
- Kampung Alor Sekawan
- Kampung Alor Selut
- Kampung Alor Senibong
- Kampung Alor Senjaya
- Kampung Alor Serdang
- Kampung Alor Tebuan
- Kampung Alor Terong
- Kampung Aman
- Kampung Ayer Masin
- Kampung Baharu
- Kampung Bakar Bata
- Kampung Balai
- Kampung Baru Telok
- Kampung Batas Paip
- Kampung Batin
- Kampung Batu 2 Sungai Korok
- Kampung Belukar
- Kampung Berembang Panjang
- Kampung Berjaya
- Kampung Bohor
- Kampung Bokbok
- Kampung Borhan
- Kampung Buloh Lima
- Kampung Buloh Lima Dalam
- Kampung Chepoh
- Kampung China
- Kampung Cina
- Kampung Darat
- Kampung Darat Kangkong
- Kampung Darussalam
- Kampung Dato' Keramat
- Kampung G. Sali
- Kampung Ganding
- Kampung Gelam
- Kampung Gelegah
- Kampung Gelok Air
- Kampung Gerigis
- Kampung Gunchar
- Kampung Gunong Hilir
- Kampung Gunong Hulu
- Kampung Gunung Sali
- Kampung Haji Burhan
- Kampung Haji Jamal
- Kampung Hilir
- Kampung Hujong Alor
- Kampung Hujung Alor
- Kampung Hujung Alor Merah
- Kampung Hujung Ambar
- Kampung Hujung Sungai
- Kampung Hujung Telok Bagan
- Kampung Hulu
- Kampung Huma
- Kampung Hutah Keriang
- Kampung Hutan
- Kampung Hutan Betut
- Kampung Hutan Kandis
- Kampung Hutan Pulai
- Kampung Hutan Putus
- Kampung Jalan Lumpur
- Kampung Jamai
- Kampung Jawa
- Kampung Jeragan
- Kampung Juara Tua
- Kampung Kebun Pinang
- Kampung Kelang Tebu
- Kampung Kelompang
- Kampung Kelopak Jantan
- Kampung Kelunchor
- Kampung Kepala Buaya
- Kampung Kepala Dua Puloh
- Kampung Kepala Parit
- Kampung Kepala Parit Dalam
- Kampung Kepala Parit Luar
- Kampung Kereta Api
- Kampung Keriang Pulau
- Kampung Ketayap
- Kampung Khatijah
- Kampung Kilang Tebu
- Kampung Klong Hoi
- Kampung Kota Kubang Tedoh
- Kampung Kota Rentang
- Kampung Kuala Alor
- Kampung Kuala Sungai
- Kampung Kuar Jawa
- Kampung Kubang Bongor
- Kampung Kubang Buaya
- Kampung Kubang Jambu
- Kampung Kubang Jawi
- Kampung Kubang Musang
- Kampung Kubang Panggas
- Kampung Kubang Raja
- Kampung Kubang Rotan
- Kampung Kubang Siam
- Kampung Kubang Tedoh
- Kampung Lahar Buaya
- Kampung Lahar Budi
- Kampung Lahar Budi Seberang
- Kampung Lahar Buluh
- Kampung Lahar Kabu
- Kampung Lahar Kelambu
- Kampung Lahar Pom
- Kampung Lahar Pumpong
- Kampung Lalang Kerbau
- Kampung Lemping
- Kampung Lempuin
- Kampung Lintang
- Kampung Lorong Ayer Masin
- Kampung Lubok Peringgi
- Kampung Lubuk Peringgi
- Kampung Masjid
- Kampung Masjid Lama
- Kampung Masjid Luar
- Kampung Melayu
- Kampung Mempelam
- Kampung Mergong
- Kampung Padang
- Kampung Padang Chapa
- Kampung Padang Gunong
- Kampung Padang Jambu
- Kampung Padang Lalang
- Kampung Padang Mempelam
- Kampung Padang Perak
- Kampung Padang Raja
- Kampung Padang Saujana
- Kampung Padang Sejana
- Kampung Pak Jalil
- Kampung Parit Buaya
- Kampung Parit Masjid
- Kampung Pegawai
- Kampung Pengapit Batu
- Kampung Pengkalan Gelong
- Kampung Peregam
- Kampung Perendam
- Kampung Pergam
- Kampung Perlis
- Kampung Permatang
- Kampung Permatang Bogak
- Kampung Permatang Bongor
- Kampung Permatang Gunong
- Kampung Permatang Ibus
- Kampung Permatang Kabu
- Kampung Permatang Kangkong
- Kampung Permatang Kong
- Kampung Permatang Pukang
- Kampung Perpat
- Kampung Piew
- Kampung Pisang
- Kampung Pulau Binjai
- Kampung Pulau Kerengga
- Kampung Pumpong
- Kampung Pupok Tok Acheh
- Kampung Putat
- Kampung Raja Muda
- Kampung Seberang Alor
- Kampung Seberang Anak Bukit
- Kampung Seberang Kota
- Kampung Seberang Perak
- Kampung Seberang Pumpong
- Kampung Seberang Tambang Badak
- Kampung Seberang Terus
- Kampung Selarong
- Kampung Selarong Batak
- Kampung Selarong Batang
- Kampung Selarong Lalang Kanan
- Kampung Selarong Lalang Kiri
- Kampung Selarong Panjang
- Kampung Sematang
- Kampung Sematang Gunong
- Kampung Sematang Pinang
- Kampung Senggora
- Kampung Seri Kedah
- Kampung Simpang Empat
- Kampung Simpang Empat Kuar
- Kampung Simpang Tiga
- Kampung Suka Menanti
- Kampung Sungai Baharu
- Kampung Sungai Baharu Gunong
- Kampung Sungai Baru Tok Keramat
- Kampung Sungai Dua
- Kampung Sungai Kuar Jawa
- Kampung Sungai Lintang
- Kampung Sungai Nonang
- Kampung Sungai Papan
- Kampung Tambak Bunga
- Kampung Tambun Tulang
- Kampung Tanah Setatus
- Kampung Tandop
- Kampung Tanjong Bendahara
- Kampung Tanjung Bayam
- Kampung Tanjung Bedil
- Kampung Tanjung Murah
- Kampung Tebu
- Kampung Telaga Bata
- Kampung Telaga Tengah
- Kampung Telaga Tok Jering
- Kampung Telaga Tok Tong
- Kampung Telok Bagan Hujong
- Kampung Telok Binasa
- Kampung Telok Bulang
- Kampung Telok Chengai
- Kampung Telok Jawa
- Kampung Telok Junus
- Kampung Telok Kandeh
- Kampung Telok Kandin
- Kampung Telok Kechai
- Kampung Telok Kuala
- Kampung Telok Layang
- Kampung Telok Megat
- Kampung Telok Semai
- Kampung Telok Talipon
- Kampung Telok Yan
- Kampung Teluk Bagan
- Kampung Teluk Bulang
- Kampung Teluk Layang
- Kampung Tengah
- Kampung Tepi Laut
- Kampung Terus Buaya
- Kampung Titi Baharu
- Kampung Titi Besi
- Kampung Titi Gajah
- Kampung Titi Keling
- Kampung Tok Kassim
- Kampung Tok Keramat
- Kampung Tok Pulau
- Kampung Tok Sakar
- Kampung Tok Seron
- Kampung Tok Sibil
- Kampung Tok Sirun
- Kampung Tun Adam Malek
- Kampung Ujong Sungai Tebengau
- Kampung Ujong Tanjong Kechai
- Kampung Ulu
- Kangkong
- Kepala Batas
- Kuala Kangkong
- Kuala Kedah
- Kuala Tebengau
- Laman Kuda
- Lengkuas
- Lepai
- Limbong
- Mentaloon
- Mergong
- Padang Halus
- Padang Hang
- Padang Lalang
- Pantai Johor
- Pengkalan Kundor
- Permatang Ibus
- Pumpong
- Sala Kechik
- Seberang Nyonya
- Selarong Batang
- Simpang Empat
- Simpang Kuala
- Sungai Baharu
- Taman Aishah
- Taman Almas
- Taman Alor Janggus
- Taman Andaman
- Taman Anggerik
- Taman Bagan Permai
- Taman Berjaya
- Taman Bersatu
- Taman Cahaya
- Taman Cemara
- Taman Cencaru
- Taman Cengkeh
- Taman Cengkih
- Taman Dahlia
- Taman Dahlia Fasa VI
- Taman Dahlia Satu
- Taman Damai
- Taman Datuk Kumbar
- Taman Dermaga Jaya
- Taman Desa Barat
- Taman Desa Chengai Indah
- Taman Desa Damai
- Taman Desa Impiana
- Taman Desa Kamila
- Taman Desa Kenangan
- Taman Desa Kiara
- Taman Desa Kiara Fasa 1
- Taman Desa Mutiara
- Taman Desa Seraya
- Taman Desa Wawasan
- Taman Flora Fasa D
- Taman Golf
- Taman Gunung Angsi
- Taman Gunung Bayu
- Taman Gunung Bintang
- Taman Gunung Challi
- Taman Gunung Emas
- Taman Gunung Indah
- Taman Gunung Perak
- Taman Indah
- Taman Intan
- Taman Kantan
- Taman Kekwa
- Taman Kekwa Fasa 4
- Taman Kelana
- Taman Kelasi
- Taman Kelisa
- Taman Kenyalang
- Taman Kiara
- Taman Kiara 2
- Taman Kiara Fasa 3
- Taman Kiara Fasa 4
- Taman Koperasi Kedah
- Taman Kubang Rotan Fasa 1
- Taman Kubang Rotan Perdana
- Taman Laguna Mas
- Taman Layar Fasa 3
- Taman Layar Fasa II
- Taman Limau Manis Ⅱ

…and 97 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 Kota Setar

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

### Water

71 rivers and streams.

- Alor Bangsa
- Alor Bekong
- Alor Binjal
- Alor Birah
- Alor Ganu
- Alor Kubang Bongor
- Alor Kudong
- Alor Laka
- Alor Limau
- Alor Malai
- Alor Melaka
- Alor Melintang
- Alor Penyengat
- Alor Sekawan
- Alor Selambai
- Alor Senibong
- Alor Serdang
- Alor Setol
- Alor Tok Awang
- Alor Uma
- Alur Changileh
- Alur Rambai
- Alur Selarong Lalang
- Alur Senjaya

…and 47 more.

### Coast and islands

1 island.

- Pulau Paya

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Gunung Keriang · 205 m
- Bukit Pulau Kerengga · 3 m

### Getting around

1 airport; 1 railway station; 1 railway halt.

- Perhentian Alur Belat
- Perhentian Anak Bukit
- Sultan Abdul Halim Airport

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 Kota Setar and the best time to visit

In Kota Setar, 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kota Setar

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Poliklinik Bakti Alor Setar · Kota Setar 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.09611&mlon=100.34306#map=17/6.09611/100.34306) 

Bank RHB Bank · Kota Setar 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.09698&mlon=100.35789#map=17/6.09698/100.35789) 

ATM CIMB · Kota Setar 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.11054&mlon=100.35107#map=17/6.11054/100.35107) 

Petrol pump Shell · Kota Setar 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.09501&mlon=100.33890#map=17/6.09501/100.33890) 

Hotel Mk Villa Homestay · Kota Setar 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.10021&mlon=100.34827#map=17/6.10021/100.34827) 

Mall Avareal Services · Kota Setar 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.11060&mlon=100.35108#map=17/6.11060/100.35108) 

School Tadika Junior Alor Setar · Kota Setar 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.09636&mlon=100.34547#map=17/6.09636/100.34547) 

College Pusat Pengajian Al-Quran Titian Ilmu · Kota Setar 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.09773&mlon=100.36273#map=17/6.09773/100.36273) 

Police station Bahagian Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik IPD Kota Setar · Kota Setar 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.11626&mlon=100.36493#map=17/6.11626/100.36493) 

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

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kota Setar

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

- Hospitals130
- Banks73
- ATMs21
- Petrol pumps101
- Hotels153
- Shopping malls30
- Schools216
- Colleges and universities40
- Cinemas4
- Pharmacies69
- Restaurants1,212
- Police stations23
- Dental clinics50

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.

## Other districts in Kedah

- Baling
- Bandar Baharu
- Kuala Muda
- Kubang Pasu
- Kulim
- Langkawi
- Padang Terap
- Pendang
- Pokok Sena
- Sik
- Yan

## Quick answers

- Where is Kota Setar?In Kedah, Malaysia
- What borders Kota Setar?Kubang Pasu, Pendang, Pokok Sena and Yan
- What is there to see in Kota Setar?Alor Star 250 Tahun, Balai Nobat, Balai Seni Negeri, Convent Alor Setar
- What time zone is Kota Setar in?UTC+8
- What currency is used in Kota Setar?Ringgit (MYR)
- What language is spoken in Kota Setar?Malay, English, Chinese (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kota Setar?497 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kota Setar?Settlements lie between 1 m and 15 m
- What is the highest point in Kota Setar?Gunung Keriang (205 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kota Setar?January to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kota Setar?Poliklinik Bakti Alor Setar, about 0.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kota Setar?RHB Bank, about 1.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kota Setar?CIMB, about 1.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kota Setar?Shell, about 0.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kota Setar?130 mapped
- How many banks are in Kota Setar?73 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Kota Setar?21 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kota Setar?101 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kota Setar?MY0203 (OCHA common operational dataset)