# Kulim District, Kedah – Villages, Map & Nearest Services

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

District · Kedah 

# Kulim

Kulim is a district of Malaysia in Kedah. It covers **789.5 km²**. 274 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 900 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 789km²
- 900mapped services
- 33 mtypical elevation

## Where is Kulim?

Kulim lies in [Kedah](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/), [Malaysia](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/). It borders 8 other districts: [Baling](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/baling/), [Bandar Baharu](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/bandar-baharu/), [Kampar](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/perak/kampar/), [Kuala Muda](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/kuala-muda/), [S.P. Tengah](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/pulau-pinang/s-p-tengah/), [S.P. Utara](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/pulau-pinang/s-p-utara/), [S.P.Selatan](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/pulau-pinang/s-p-selatan/) and [Ulu Perak](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/perak/ulu-perak/). By area it is the 102nd largest of 144 districts in Malaysia. It covers 8.3% of [Kedah](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/). The centre of Kulim is about 276 km in a straight line from Kuala Lumpur, the capital. It is about 87 km from Alor Setar, the main town of Kedah. The centre point is at 5.4038° N, 100.6653° 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 Kulim

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Kulim: 2 attractions; 1 waterfall.

- Sungai Tengas Falls · waterfall
- Infineon Technologies (Kulim) Sdn. Bhd. · attraction
- TIAHEERA HALL · attraction

### Nearby, outside Kulim

- Tree Top Walk Sungai Sedim · attraction, Baling13 km
- Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest · nature reserve, S.P. Tengah19 km
- Old Railway Remnant · viewpoint, S.P. Tengah19 km
- Pak Janggus Waterfall · waterfall, S.P. Tengah19 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: Kulim

- 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

- Penang International Airport (PEN) · Penang45 km
- Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) · Alor Satar92 km

### Nearest railway station

Tasek Gelugor (S.P. Utara), about 20 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 07:04) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 07:18, 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 Kulim

Open gazetteers list **274 villages, towns and localities** in Kulim. The largest with a recorded population: Kulim (170,889), Kampong Sidam (60,983), Padang Serai (50,757), Lunas (18,236), Sungai Kob (5,777) and Kampung Naga Lilit (5,547). Settlements here lie between about 7 m and 280 m above sea level (median 33 m).

- Bandar Putra Kulim
- Batu 12 Terap
- Bukit Bertam
- Bukit Gajah Lawan
- Desa Aman
- Ekor Kucing
- FELDA Gunung Bongsu
- Fasa 2
- Junjong
- KLK Ladang Batu Lintang Gimkhoon Division
- Kampong Bagan Sena
- Kampong Bukit Bertam
- Kampong Dekeh
- Kampong Guar Lobak
- Kampong Jubai
- Kampong Kuala Sedim
- Kampong Lesong Tujoh
- Kampong Lubok Kiab
- Kampong Lubok Saga
- Kampong Matang Durian
- Kampong Padang Buloh
- Kampong Padang Tembak
- Kampong Pantai Idau
- Kampong Sen Kob
- Kampong Sidam
- Kampong Siputeh
- Kampong Terat Batu
- Kampong Tok Imam
- Kampong Wang Pinang
- Kampung Air Hitam
- Kampung Air Merah
- Kampung Ayer Puteh
- Kampung Badli Shah
- Kampung Baharu Darul Aman
- Kampung Baharu Sungai Batu
- Kampung Bakar Sampah
- Kampung Banggol
- Kampung Banggol Besi
- Kampung Banggol Binjai
- Kampung Banggol Penyengat
- Kampung Baru Batu 8
- Kampung Batu 10
- Kampung Batu 4
- Kampung Batu 8
- Kampung Batu Empat
- Kampung Batu Enam
- Kampung Batu Lapan
- Kampung Batu Puteh
- Kampung Batu Sepuluh
- Kampung Bendang Sara
- Kampung Bikan
- Kampung Binjal
- Kampung Bukit Ah Chong
- Kampung Bukit Awi
- Kampung Bukit Besar
- Kampung Bukit Chempedak
- Kampung Bukit Kekabu
- Kampung Bukit Ketemeng
- Kampung Bukit Kubor
- Kampung Bukit Kukus
- Kampung Bukit Sarang Ayam
- Kampung Chabang Tiga
- Kampung Darul Aman
- Kampung Durian Burong
- Kampung Dusun
- Kampung Gelugor
- Kampung Hulu Dingin
- Kampung Hulu Mahang (A)
- Kampung Hulu Mahang (B)
- Kampung Hulu Sedim
- Kampung Hulu Tengas
- Kampung Jangkang
- Kampung Kebun Tembakau
- Kampung Keladi
- Kampung Kelang Lama
- Kampung Kelang Sagu
- Kampung Kob
- Kampung Kuala Bikan
- Kampung Kuala Dahan
- Kampung Kuala Jerong
- Kampung Kuala Mempelam
- Kampung Kuala Taib
- Kampung Kuala Tawar
- Kampung Lindongan Raja
- Kampung Lobak
- Kampung Lubok Gajah
- Kampung Lubok Long
- Kampung Manggis
- Kampung Masjid
- Kampung Naga Lilit
- Kampung Padang Ah Taw
- Kampung Padang Cina
- Kampung Padang Ekor
- Kampung Padang Janggus
- Kampung Padang Kering
- Kampung Padang Kulim
- Kampung Padang Meha
- Kampung Padang Patong
- Kampung Padang Penyangga
- Kampung Padang Ubi
- Kampung Pagar Museh
- Kampung Pantai Perai
- Kampung Pas Tumpang
- Kampung Paya
- Kampung Paya Serdang
- Kampung Paya Tok Betok
- Kampung Paya Union
- Kampung Permatang Durian
- Kampung Permatang Tiong
- Kampung Permatang Tokdik
- Kampung Pondok Labu
- Kampung Pondok Labu Atas
- Kampung Seberang
- Kampung Seberang Sungai
- Kampung Sedim Nombor Satu
- Kampung Selarong
- Kampung Selarong Panjang
- Kampung Sentosa
- Kampung Sera
- Kampung Siam
- Kampung Sidam Kanan
- Kampung Sidam Kiri
- Kampung Simpang Lubok Gajah
- Kampung Simpang Tiga Jangkang
- Kampung Simpang Tiga Keladi
- Kampung Sira
- Kampung Sungai Badak
- Kampung Sungai Batu Hulu
- Kampung Sungai Buloh
- Kampung Sungai Buloh Lemang
- Kampung Sungai Dingin
- Kampung Sungai Karangan
- Kampung Sungai Kulim
- Kampung Sungai Limau
- Kampung Sungai Malau
- Kampung Sungai Seluang
- Kampung Sungai Seluang Atas
- Kampung Sungai Tengas
- Kampung Sungai Terap
- Kampung Sungai Ular
- Kampung Syed Shikh
- Kampung Tanjung Belit
- Kampung Tebok Sungai Kob
- Kampung Tebuan
- Kampung Teluk Banu
- Kampung Teluk Sera
- Kampung Teluk Sira
- Kampung Teluk Wang
- Kampung Tengah
- Kampung Terap Bandar
- Kampung Terona
- Kampung Tok Karim
- Kampung Tok Rasul
- Kampung Tunku Putera
- Kampung Ulu Kerian
- Karangan
- Keladi
- Kelang Baharu
- Kelang Lama
- Kulim
- Kulim Industrial Corridor
- Kulim Perdana
- Kulim Techno City Fasa 1
- Kulim Utama Fasa 2
- Labu Besar
- Ladang Bukit Mertajam
- Ladang Hoo Bee
- Ladang Kelang Lama
- Ladang Paya Serdang
- Lahar Kemubong
- Lesung Tujuh
- Lunas
- Mahang
- Merbau Pulas
- Naga Lilit
- Padang Golf
- Padang Meiha
- Padang Serai
- Paya Serdang Village
- Paya Telunjok
- Permatang Tok Dik
- Perumahan Awam Lunas
- Phase 1
- Pokok Jambu
- SMI Park
- Sidam Kanan
- Sidam Kiri
- Sime Darby Plantation Ladang Anak Kulim
- Sime Darby Plantation Ladang Somme
- Sungai Karangan
- Sungai Kob
- Sungai Lembu
- Sungai Seluang
- Sungai Ular
- Taman Anggerik
- Taman Angsana
- Taman Bayan
- Taman Belian
- Taman Berigin
- Taman Berlian
- Taman Bersatu
- Taman Bestari
- Taman Bunga Mawar
- Taman Bunga Raya
- Taman Cekur Manis
- Taman Cendana
- Taman Cengal
- Taman Cengal Indah
- Taman Damai 2
- Taman Desa Abadi
- Taman Desa Impian
- Taman Desa Seni
- Taman Desa Sentosa
- Taman Gemilang
- Taman Harmoni
- Taman Ihsan Seratus Sebelas
- Taman Indah
- Taman Jati
- Taman Jaya
- Taman Jelutong 2
- Taman Jelutung
- Taman Kempas 3
- Taman Kempas Indah 1
- Taman Kempas Indah 2
- Taman Kempas Merah
- Taman Kemuning
- Taman Kenari
- Taman Kenari Zon 1
- Taman Keranji
- Taman Kota Kenari
- Taman Kucai
- Taman Makmur
- Taman Melur / Taman Melur Indah
- Taman Merak
- Taman Merawan
- Taman Merbau Indah
- Taman Mewah
- Taman Mewah II & III
- Taman Mutiara
- Taman Orkid
- Taman PKNK
- Taman Perak Indah
- Taman Peria
- Taman Petaling
- Taman Petaling Indah
- Taman Pudina
- Taman Raya Indah
- Taman Raya Murni
- Taman Rusa
- Taman Saga
- Taman Salad
- Taman Sang Kancil
- Taman Saroja
- Taman Saujana Indah
- Taman Sejahtera / Taman Mewah 1
- Taman Selasih
- Taman Semarak
- Taman Sepakat
- Taman Serai Wangi Fasa 3
- Taman Serai Wangi Fasa 4
- Taman Seraya Indah II
- Taman Seri Akasia
- Taman Seri Sentosa
- Taman Seroja
- Taman Sri Limau
- Taman Sulaiman
- Taman Sutera Indah
- Taman Tanjung Indah
- Taman Tiong 1
- Taman Waja Indah
- Telok Sira
- Terap
- Terat Batu
- Titi Karangan

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 Kulim

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

### Water

66 rivers and streams; 1 lake; 1 waterfall.

- Air Terjun Gunong Bongsu
- Sungai Aha
- Sungai Air Merah
- Sungai Anak Kulim
- Sungai Ayer Jerneh
- Sungai Ayer Merah
- Sungai Ayer Merah
- Sungai Badak
- Sungai Bakai
- Sungai Bakong
- Sungai Batu Belah
- Sungai Bikan
- Sungai Bintang
- Sungai Bugis
- Sungai Bukit Payong
- Sungai Buloh
- Sungai Buloh Lemang
- Sungai Burong
- Sungai Charok Bandu
- Sungai Dingin
- Sungai Duku
- Sungai Durian Burong
- Sungai Jemerli
- Sungai Jerong

…and 44 more.

### Hills and mountains

23 hills; 3 mountains.

- Bukit Ulu Serak · 839 m
- Gunung Bongsu · 656 m
- Bukit Sungai Ular · 583 m
- Bukit Gelugor · 475 m
- Bukit Besar · 377 m
- Bukit Binjal · 358 m
- Bukit Ulu Jenalis · 271 m
- Bukit Ban Mon · 196 m
- Bukit Batu Belah · 193 m
- Bukit Bagan Ipoh · 153 m
- Bukit Badak Mati · 147 m
- Bukit Khow Quan · 142 m
- Bukit Jelutong · 138 m
- Bukit Wang Berok · 128 m
- Bukit Lawan · 100 m
- Bukit Lawan · 100 m
- Bukit Sang · 98 m
- Bukit Keramat · 52 m
- Bukit Bertam · 46 m
- Bukit Kukus · 44 m
- Bukit Bagan · 37 m
- Bukit Ayer Jerneh · 34 m
- Bukit Sarang Ayam (B) · 27 m
- Bukit Tinggi · 23 m

…and 2 more.

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Hutan Rizab Gunong Bongsu

### Estates

88 estates.

- Aik Bee Estate
- Ban Hub Seng Estate
- Bukit Karangan Estate
- Henrietta Estate
- Kuala Ketil Estate
- Ladang Ambika
- Ladang Anak Kulim
- Ladang Ayer Puteh
- Ladang Bagan Sena
- Ladang Ban Hin
- Ladang Ban Hup Hoe
- Ladang Ban Seng Huat
- Ladang Bukit Awi
- Ladang Bukit Langkap
- Ladang Bukit Mertajam
- Ladang Bukit Mertajam
- Ladang Bukit Mertajam (Bahagian Sungai Kob)
- Ladang Bukit Mertajam Bahagian Batu Puteh
- Ladang Bukit Payong
- Ladang Bukit Sedim
- Ladang Bukit Selarong
- Ladang Bukit Selarong
- Ladang Cheah Sian Thoe
- Ladang Chiew Choon

…and 64 more.

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 Kulim and the best time to visit

In Kulim, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 2,353 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (316 mm) and the driest Feb (67 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 118 

Feb 26 67 

Mar 27 138 

Apr 27 182 

May 27 216 

Jun 27 150 

Jul 26 174 

Aug 26 200 

Sep 26 249 

Oct 26 311 

Nov 26 316 

Dec 25 232 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kulim

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Klinik Kesihatan Karangan · Kulim 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.42746&mlon=100.65813#map=17/5.42746/100.65813) 

Bank Maybank (KULIM HI-TECH PARK) · Kulim 9.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.42284&mlon=100.58414#map=17/5.42284/100.58414) 

ATM MEPS · Kulim 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.35813&mlon=100.54254#map=17/5.35813/100.54254) 

Petrol pump Petronas Sungai Kob · Kulim 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.42710&mlon=100.63888#map=17/5.42710/100.63888) 

Hotel Sedim Teratak An nur -STA · Kulim 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.42026&mlon=100.66753#map=17/5.42026/100.66753) 

Mall Kulim Central · Kulim 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.37134&mlon=100.55563#map=17/5.37134/100.55563) 

School SK Sungai Kob · Kulim 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.42835&mlon=100.64640#map=17/5.42835/100.64640) 

College FB Rasmi ADTEC JTM Kampus Kulim · Kulim 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.41875&mlon=100.67287#map=17/5.41875/100.67287) 

Police station Pondok Polis Komuniti KHTP · Kulim 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.41842&mlon=100.58550#map=17/5.41842/100.58550) 

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 Kulim

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

- Hospitals73
- Banks28
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps76
- Hotels44
- Shopping malls7
- Schools132
- Colleges and universities15
- Cinemas3
- Pharmacies16
- Restaurants469
- Police stations15
- Dental clinics21

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
- Kota Setar
- Kuala Muda
- Kubang Pasu
- Langkawi
- Padang Terap
- Pendang
- Pokok Sena
- Sik
- Yan

## Quick answers

- Where is Kulim?In Kedah, Malaysia
- What borders Kulim?Baling, Bandar Baharu, Kampar, Kuala Muda, S.P. Tengah, S.P. Utara, S.P.Selatan and Ulu Perak
- What is there to see in Kulim?Infineon Technologies (Kulim) Sdn. Bhd., Sungai Tengas Falls, TIAHEERA HALL
- What time zone is Kulim in?UTC+8
- What currency is used in Kulim?Ringgit (MYR)
- What language is spoken in Kulim?Malay, English, Chinese (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kulim?274 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kulim?Settlements lie between 7 m and 280 m
- What is the highest point in Kulim?Bukit Ulu Serak (839 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kulim?January to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kulim?Klinik Kesihatan Karangan, about 2.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kulim?Maybank (KULIM HI-TECH PARK), about 9.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kulim?MEPS, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kulim?Petronas Sungai Kob, about 3.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kulim?73 mapped
- How many banks are in Kulim?28 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Kulim?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kulim?76 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kulim?MY0206 (OCHA common operational dataset)