# Padang Terap District, Kedah – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/padang-terap/

District · Kedah 

# Padang Terap

Padang Terap is a district of Malaysia in Kedah. It covers **1,349.7 km²**. 266 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 120 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,350km²
- 120mapped services
- 54 mtypical elevation

## Where is Padang Terap?

Padang Terap 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 [Sik](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/sik/). By area it is the 73rd largest of 144 districts in Malaysia. It covers 14.2% of [Kedah](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/). The centre of Padang Terap is about 362 km in a straight line from Kuala Lumpur, the capital. It is about 38 km from Alor Setar, the main town of Kedah. The centre point is at 6.2393° N, 100.6874° 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 Padang Terap

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Padang Terap: 2 attractions.

- Puncak Janing · attraction
- Tapak Terpelihara Geowarisan Kedah Padang Sanai · attraction

### Nearby, outside Padang Terap

- Tapak Geowarisan Bukit Larek · attraction, Pokok Sena17 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: Padang Terap

- 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 Satar32 km
- Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) · Hat Yai84 km

### Nearest railway station

Anak Bukit (Kota Setar), about 35 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 07:02) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 07:19, sunset around 19:05).

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 Padang Terap

Open gazetteers list **266 villages, towns and localities** in Padang Terap. The largest with a recorded population: Kuala Nerang (7,802), Kampung Lubok Merbau (3,463) and Durian Burung (9). Settlements here lie between about 16 m and 193 m above sea level (median 54 m).

- Banggol 9
- Durian Burung
- Kampong Batu Tungku
- Kampong Belukar Luar
- Kampong Belukar Luas
- Kampong Bukit Tembaga
- Kampong Datok
- Kampong Durian Burong
- Kampong Haat Nyei
- Kampong Hilir
- Kampong Kenjeng
- Kampong Klok Kla
- Kampong Kuak
- Kampong Kuala Janing
- Kampong Kuala Tawar
- Kampong Kubang Bemban
- Kampong Kubang Lintah
- Kampong Kubang Palas (1)
- Kampong Labi
- Kampong Lam Tek Chan
- Kampong Larit
- Kampong Lebai Saman
- Kampong Malau
- Kampong Masjid
- Kampong Nambuah
- Kampong Padang Balai
- Kampong Padang Gelangang
- Kampong Padang Lanjut
- Kampong Padang Taboran
- Kampong Peniat
- Kampong Poga
- Kampong Pong Manis
- Kampong Raja
- Kampong Seraya
- Kampong Surau
- Kampong Tandok Besar
- Kampong Tanjong Seberang
- Kampong Tengan
- Kampong Tong Pet
- Kampung Abau
- Kampung Acheh
- Kampung Alor Terjun
- Kampung Bagan
- Kampung Baharu
- Kampung Baharu Pokok Berangan
- Kampung Bakong
- Kampung Banggol
- Kampung Banggol Dogol
- Kampung Banggol Setia
- Kampung Banggul
- Kampung Barohkas
- Kampung Barokhas
- Kampung Baru
- Kampung Baru Lubok Labi
- Kampung Baru Naka Thai
- Kampung Baru Padang Chenerai
- Kampung Baru Padang Lalang
- Kampung Baru Tanjung Thai
- Kampung Batu Hitam
- Kampung Bayas
- Kampung Belimbing Kanan
- Kampung Belimbing Kiri
- Kampung Belukar
- Kampung Bendang
- Kampung Bendang Luas
- Kampung Bendang Nai Onn
- Kampung Bendang Parang
- Kampung Bendang Sapitak
- Kampung Bendang Tok Teri
- Kampung Berkas
- Kampung Bukit
- Kampung Bukit Baling
- Kampung Bukit Buloh
- Kampung Bukit Kechil
- Kampung Bukit Kura
- Kampung Bukit Langsat
- Kampung Bukit Nambua
- Kampung Bukit Nambuah
- Kampung Bulang
- Kampung Chanding
- Kampung Charok Bangor
- Kampung Charok Kudong
- Kampung Charok Paku
- Kampung Dalam
- Kampung Datok
- Kampung Durian Burong
- Kampung Gajah Mati
- Kampung Gelong Mak Selamah
- Kampung Genting Palas
- Kampung Hijrah
- Kampung Hilir
- Kampung Jelutong
- Kampung KEDA Bukit Kura
- Kampung Kandang
- Kampung Kepala Dusun
- Kampung Kiew
- Kampung Klong Kesai
- Kampung Kok Jang
- Kampung Kuala Cha
- Kampung Kuala Janing
- Kampung Kuala Kejai
- Kampung Kuala Pai
- Kampung Kuala Sungai Sari
- Kampung Kuala Tawar
- Kampung Kuala Tekai
- Kampung Kubang Belut
- Kampung Kubang Bemban
- Kampung Kubang Besar
- Kampung Kubang Jalang
- Kampung Kubang Kendong
- Kampung Kubang Kenjeng
- Kampung Kubang Laksa
- Kampung Kubu
- Kampung Kubu Durian
- Kampung Lajak
- Kampung Lam Geh
- Kampung Lam Hong
- Kampung Lama
- Kampung Lamdin
- Kampung Lebai Saman
- Kampung Lubok Ipoh
- Kampung Lubok Itun
- Kampung Lubok Jarak
- Kampung Lubok Keriang
- Kampung Lubok Merbau
- Kampung Lubok Perong
- Kampung Lubok Tok Wi
- Kampung Lubuk Labi
- Kampung Makgak
- Kampung Malau
- Kampung Manggol Pauh
- Kampung Mani
- Kampung Masjid
- Kampung Masjid Baharu
- Kampung Masjid Lama
- Kampung Mat Dam
- Kampung Mek Eyat
- Kampung Merogol
- Kampung Mogo
- Kampung Musa
- Kampung Nai Teh
- Kampung Naka
- Kampung Nako
- Kampung Nam Rok
- Kampung Nam Tiau
- Kampung Nami
- Kampung Nyior
- Kampung Padang
- Kampung Padang Balai
- Kampung Padang Hassan
- Kampung Padang Kempas
- Kampung Padang Kerasak
- Kampung Padang Lalang
- Kampung Padang Nyior A
- Kampung Padang Nyior B
- Kampung Padang Setol
- Kampung Padang Taboran
- Kampung Padang Terap
- Kampung Padang Tok Bakong
- Kampung Padang Tok Kamis
- Kampung Padang Tok Khamis
- Kampung Pajak Emah
- Kampung Pak Bahar
- Kampung Pakra
- Kampung Pauh
- Kampung Paya
- Kampung Paya Kelubi
- Kampung Paya Terap
- Kampung Pedu
- Kampung Peng Pak Tani
- Kampung Pengkalan Besar
- Kampung Pengkalan Tok Puteh
- Kampung Peraduan Sonkeh
- Kampung Perik
- Kampung Pinang
- Kampung Pisang
- Kampung Pisang Baru
- Kampung Platehi
- Kampung Pong
- Kampung Pong Manis
- Kampung Pong Selatan
- Kampung Pong Utara
- Kampung Pulau Badak
- Kampung Pulau Belanga
- Kampung Pulau Kijang
- Kampung Pulau Nyior
- Kampung Pulau Palas
- Kampung Pulau Rotan
- Kampung Punggor
- Kampung Rambutan
- Kampung Rancangan Bukit Tembaga
- Kampung Rawa
- Kampung Sapi
- Kampung Sebarang
- Kampung Seladang Rebah
- Kampung Seladang Rebah Baru
- Kampung Semeliang
- Kampung Sena
- Kampung Sireh
- Kampung Sungai Kechil
- Kampung Sungai Sari
- Kampung Sungai Serkap
- Kampung Surau
- Kampung Tabuan
- Kampung Tak Dik
- Kampung Tanah Merah
- Kampung Tandop
- Kampung Tandop Baharu
- Kampung Tandop Besar
- Kampung Tandor
- Kampung Tandor Pak Mayu
- Kampung Tanjong
- Kampung Tanjung Belimbing
- Kampung Tanjung Kanan
- Kampung Tanjung Kiri
- Kampung Tanjung Luar
- Kampung Tanjung Putus
- Kampung Tanjung Seberang
- Kampung Tapang
- Kampung Teklong
- Kampung Telaga Iroh
- Kampung Tengah
- Kampung Titi Panjang
- Kampung Tok Akob
- Kampung Tok Damai
- Kampung Tok Nak
- Kampung Tok Rot
- Kampung Tok Salam
- Kampung Tong Lik
- Kampung Tong Pelu
- Kampung Tualang
- Kampung Ujong Pong
- Kampung Ulu
- Kelian Pintu Wang
- Kuala Nerang
- Lubok Merbau
- Naka
- Nami
- Padang Sanai
- Padang Terap
- Pekan Seberang
- Pong Utara
- Taman Akasia
- Taman Angsana
- Taman Belimbing Indah
- Taman Berlian
- Taman Bersatu
- Taman Cendana
- Taman Cengal
- Taman Desa Kenangan
- Taman Desa Pudina
- Taman Desa Sapura
- Taman Desa Seri Emas
- Taman Jati Fasa Dua
- Taman Jelutung
- Taman Kasturi
- Taman Kemangi
- Taman Merbau
- Taman Mesra
- Taman Pelangi
- Taman Putra Ria
- Taman Saujana
- Taman Sentosa
- Taman Seri Kenangan
- Taman Seri Nerang
- Taman Terap

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 Padang Terap

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

### Water

155 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Caruk Aleh
- Caruk Batu Hitam
- Caruk Batu Letak
- Caruk Damar
- Caruk Derang
- Caruk Jelutong
- Caruk Kajai
- Caruk Kerbau Jalang
- Caruk Kubang Bemban
- Caruk Lam Changlun
- Caruk Lubok Labi
- Caruk Perangi
- Caruk Poih
- Caruk Pong
- Caruk Tabun
- Caruk Tandop Besar
- Caruk Tok Musa
- Caruk Tualang
- Charok Airat
- Charok Alor Yoi
- Charok Bakong
- Charok Batang Padi
- Charok Bendang Mak Kib
- Charok Bukit Damar

…and 132 more.

### Hills and mountains

50 hills; 22 mountains; 2 mountain passes.

- Bukit Perangin · 550 m
- Bukit Pakir Terbang · 542 m
- Bukit Batu Tajam · 496 m
- Bukit Lebai Hassan · 489 m
- Bukit Balek Angin · 485 m
- Bukit Puyoh · 479 m
- Bukit Keramat · 434 m
- Bukit Goh Lembu · 413 m
- Bukit Masjid · 411 m
- Bukit Janda Berinai · 383 m
- Bukit Rasau · 366 m
- Bukit Nantok · 364 m
- Bukit Nguan · 362 m
- Bukit Bembaling · 356 m
- Bukit Ketapang · 349 m
- Bukit Tok Hong · 337 m
- Bukit Merah · 323 m
- Khuan Plak · 300 m
- Bukit Damar · 291 m
- Bukit Jani · 288 m
- Bukit Genting Iboi · 249 m
- Bukit Buloh · 240 m
- Bukit Balek Angin · 231 m
- Bukit Runtoh · 229 m

…and 50 more.

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves; 1 forest.

- Bukit Genting Tampol Forest Reserve
- Bukit Perangin Forest Reserve
- Hutan Rizab Pedu

### Estates

1 estate.

- Daultrum Estate

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 Padang Terap and the best time to visit

In Padang Terap, 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 Padang Terap

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Klinik kesihatan pedu · Padang Terap 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.23411&mlon=100.68451#map=17/6.23411/100.68451) 

Bank Bank Rakyat · Padang Terap 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.25896&mlon=100.60958#map=17/6.25896/100.60958) 

ATM Bank Islam · Kubang Pasu 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.24756&mlon=100.43068#map=17/6.24756/100.43068) 

Petrol pump Buraq Oil Belukar Luas · Padang Terap 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.18687&mlon=100.69203#map=17/6.18687/100.69203) 

Hotel Mutiara Pedu Lake & Golf Resort · Padang Terap 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.22886&mlon=100.69140#map=17/6.22886/100.69140) 

Mall Student Mall · Kubang Pasu 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.24799&mlon=100.43151#map=17/6.24799/100.43151) 

School Pusat Kokurikulum Daerah Paadang Terap · Padang Terap 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.23491&mlon=100.68359#map=17/6.23491/100.68359) 

College Kolej MARA Kuala Nerang · Padang Terap 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.23980&mlon=100.59936#map=17/6.23980/100.59936) 

Police station Balai Polis Kg.tanjung · Padang Terap 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.22971&mlon=100.69296#map=17/6.22971/100.69296) 

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 Padang Terap

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

- Hospitals10
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps15
- Hotels13
- Schools35
- Colleges and universities6
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants29
- Police stations6
- Dental clinics4

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
- Kulim
- Langkawi
- Pendang
- Pokok Sena
- Sik
- Yan

## Quick answers

- Where is Padang Terap?In Kedah, Malaysia
- What borders Padang Terap?Kubang Pasu, Pendang, Pokok Sena and Sik
- What is there to see in Padang Terap?Puncak Janing, Tapak Terpelihara Geowarisan Kedah Padang Sanai
- What time zone is Padang Terap in?UTC+8
- What currency is used in Padang Terap?Ringgit (MYR)
- What language is spoken in Padang Terap?Malay, English, Chinese (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Padang Terap?266 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Padang Terap?Settlements lie between 16 m and 193 m
- What is the highest point in Padang Terap?Bukit Perangin (550 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Padang Terap?January to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Padang Terap?Klinik kesihatan pedu, about 0.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Padang Terap?Bank Rakyat, about 8.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Padang Terap?Bank Islam, about 28 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Padang Terap?Buraq Oil Belukar Luas, about 5.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Padang Terap?10 mapped
- How many banks are in Padang Terap?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Padang Terap?15 mapped
- What is the P-code of Padang Terap?MY0208 (OCHA common operational dataset)