# Perak, Malaysia – Districts, Population & Map

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

State · Malaysia 

# Perak

Perak is a state or federal territory of Malaysia. It had an estimated **2,510,100 people** in 2020 on 20,941 km² (about 120 per km²). Its main town is Ipoh. It is divided into 10 districts. 2,740 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 12,503 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2,510,100people (2020)
- 20,941km²
- 10districts
- 12,503mapped services

## How many people live in Perak?

Perak had an estimated **2,510,100 people** in 2020 — 7.7% of Malaysia, 5th of 16 states. There are 981 women for every 1,000 men (above the Malaysia figure of 943). Spread over 20,941 km², that is about **120 people per km²**, 12th of 16 states.

20.7% of people are children under 15 and 11.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 29 across Malaysia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 46 children and older people.

0–4 ****169,000**

5–9 ****172,800**

10–14 ****178,100**

15–19 ****222,100**

20–24 ****248,800**

25–29 ****243,500**

30–34 ****201,000**

35–39 ****150,200**

40–44 ****131,900**

45–49 ****127,500**

50–54 ****134,500**

55–59 ****133,400**

60–64 ****121,100**

65–69 ****99,500**

70–74 ****77,900**

75–79 ****46,100**

80–84 ****32,100**

85+ ****20,600**

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 Perak?

Perak lies in [Malaysia](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/). It borders 5 other states: [Kedah](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kedah/), [Kelantan](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/kelantan/), [Pahang](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/pahang/), [Pulau Pinang](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/pulau-pinang/) and [Selangor](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/selangor/). By area it is the 4th largest of 16 states in Malaysia. It covers 6.3% of [Malaysia](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/). The centre of Perak is about 199 km in a straight line from Kuala Lumpur, the capital. The centre point is at 4.7999° N, 101.0192° 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 Perak

OpenStreetMap lists 237 named sights in Perak: 80 attractions; 42 waterfalls; 29 viewpoints; 26 museums; 8 nature reserves; 8 memorials; 8 archaeological sites; 6 monuments; 6 galleries; 5 beachs; 4 zoos; 4 ruins; 4 castles and forts; 3 caves; 2 theme parks; 1 hot spring; 1 aquarium.

- 22 Hale Street Gallery · museum
- Akash Classics Malaysia · museum
- Beruas Museum · museum
- Darul Ridzuan Museum · museum
- Geological Museum Ipoh · museum
- Gopeng Museum · museum
- Gopeng Museum - Heritage House · museum
- Han Chin Pet Soo · museum
- Ipoh World · museum
- Kinta Tin Mining Museum · museum
- Kota Ngah Ibrahim · museum
- Lenggong Valley Archeological Gallery · museum
- Miniature wonders · museum
- Museum Tanahsahi (Entomology Meseum . Art and Culture) · museum
- Muzium Darul Ridzuan · museum
- Muzium Perak · museum
- Old House Museum · museum
- Pasir Salak Historical Complex · museum
- Perak Royal Museum · museum
- Sitiawan Settlement Museum · museum
- Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery · museum
- Taiping Municipal Gallery · museum
- Tea Museum · museum
- Telegraph Museum, Taiping · museum
- 二奶巷寓所博物館 · museum
- 霹雳洞中山文物馆 · museum
- Bukit Jawa · archaeological site
- Bukit Kepala Gajah · archaeological site
- Gunung Runtuh Cave · archaeological site
- Harimau Cave · archaeological site

…and 207 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: Perak

- 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 Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) · Ipoh27 km
- Penang International Airport (PEN) · Penang99 km

### Nearest railway station

Sungai Siput (Kuala Kangsar), about 6.1 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 07:15, sunset around 19:06).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:28 19:20 11.9 h 

Feb 07:31 19:29 12.0 h 

Mar 07:23 19:28 12.1 h 

Apr 07:09 19:22 12.2 h 

May 07:01 19:22 12.3 h 

Jun 07:04 19:27 12.4 h 

Jul 07:10 19:32 12.4 h 

Aug 07:12 19:29 12.3 h 

Sep 07:06 19:15 12.1 h 

Oct 07:00 19:02 12.0 h 

Nov 07:03 18:57 11.9 h 

Dec 07:15 19:06 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 Perak

District Area km² Localities Services 

[Batang Padang](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/perak/batang-padang/) 2,747 366 947 

[Hilir Perak](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/perak/hilir-perak/) 1,786 254 867 

[Kampar](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/perak/kampar/) 733 89 87 

[Kerian](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/perak/kerian/) 934 183 665 

[Kinta](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/perak/kinta/) 1,963 526 5,827 

[Kuala Kangsar](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/perak/kuala-kangsar/) 2,551 386 690 

[Larut Dan Matang](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/perak/larut-dan-matang/) 1,309 383 1,269 

[Manjung (Dinding)](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/perak/manjung-dinding/) 1,074 255 1,420 

[Perak Tengah](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/perak/perak-tengah/) 1,262 211 355 

[Ulu Perak](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/perak/ulu-perak/) 6,581 240 376 

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 Perak

Open gazetteers list **2,740 villages, towns and localities** in Perak. The largest with a recorded population: Ipoh (759,952), Teluk Intan (232,800), Taiping (217,647), Sitiawan (156,234), Bercham (150,000) and Seri Manjung (100,000). Settlements here lie between about 0 m and 1,032 m above sea level (median 35 m).

- AA Tin Village
- Air Kuning
- Air Semambu Village
- Alor Pongsu
- Alur Pongsu
- Anjung Bemban Maju
- Anjung Bercham Utara
- Arena Perpaduan Sentosa
- Arkid Garden
- Asam Kumbang
- Au Long
- Ayer Berbagi
- Ayer Jerneh
- Ayer Kuning
- Ayer Tawar
- Bagan Baharu
- Bagan Datoh
- Bagan Datuk
- Bagan Kuala Sangga Besar
- Bagan Lipas
- Bagan Padang Lalang
- Bagan Panchor
- Bagan Panchor Dalam
- Bagan Parit Empat
- Bagan Pasir
- Bagan Pasir Laut
- Bagan Sangka Lubok
- Bagan Seberang
- Bagan Serai
- Bagan Sungai Belukang
- Bagan Sungai Burong
- Bagan Sungai Burung
- Bagan Sungai Rungkup
- Bagan Sungai Tiang
- Bagan Tiang
- Bakap
- Bali
- Bandar Baru
- Bandar Baru Putera
- Bandar Baru Seberang Perak
- Bandar Baru Siputeh
- Bandar Baru Tambun
- Bandar Behrang 2020
- Bandar Lahat Mines
- Bandar Lama
- Bandar Lembah Beriah
- Bandar Pulai Jaya
- Bandar Seberang Perak
- Bandar Seri Botani
- Bandar Seri Manjung
- Bandar Universiti
- Bandariang
- Banir
- Batak Rabit
- Batik Bay
- Batu 10 Segari
- Batu 6 Segari
- Batu 7 Segari
- Batu 8 Lekir
- Batu Dua Puloh
- Batu Gajah
- Batu Karang
- Batu Kurau
- Batu Lembu
- Batu Pembunoh
- Behrang
- Behrang Hulu
- Behrang Residen
- Behrang Sentral
- Behrang Stesen
- Belukar Sireh Hutan
- Bemban
- Bendang Pari
- Bercham
- Bercham Suria
- Beruas
- Besout
- Beswok
- Bidor
- Bidur
- Bikam
- Bikam Estate
- Bota
- Bota Kanan
- Bota Kiri
- Bukit Chandan
- Bukit Chupak
- Bukit Cowling
- Bukit Gantang
- Bukit Larut
- Bukit Merah
- Bukit Merah Pekan
- Buntong
- Cangkat Jong
- Canning Garden
- Cenderiang
- Changkat Banjar
- Changkat Dermawan Village
- Changkat Jering
- Changkat Jong
- Changkat Keruing
- Changkat Kinding
- Changkat Lada
- Changkat Larah
- Chemor
- Chenderiang
- Chenderong
- Chenderong Balai
- Chepor
- Chikus
- Cholek
- Cluny Estate
- Dala
- Dalam Bay
- Damai Laut
- Damar Laut
- Dawoj
- Desa Cempaka
- Desa Intan Baru
- Desa Manjung Raya
- Desa Putra Indah
- Desa Seri Bayu
- Desa Seri Iskandar
- Desa Simpang Sentosa
- Desa Tekkah Sentosa
- Desa Tronoh
- Desa Tronoh Jaya
- Diamond Creek
- Durian Sebatang
- Dusun Jambai
- East Gate
- Eastern Garden
- Enggor
- FELDA Gunung Besout 2
- FELDA Gunung Besout 3
- FELDA Ijok
- FELDA Sungai Behrang
- Fair Park
- Falim
- Felcra Kampung Chepor
- Felcra Lekir
- Felcra Nasaruddin
- Felcra Seberang Perak
- Felcra Sungai Durian
- Felda Bersia
- Felda Besout 4
- Felda Besout 5
- Felda Lasah
- Felda Lawin Selatan
- Felda Lawin Utara
- Felda Papulut
- Felda Sungai Klah
- Felda Trolak Selatan
- Felda Trolak Timur
- Felda Trolak Utara
- Feldajaya Utara Trolak
- Fort Tapong
- Gedung Bay
- Gelung Pepuyu
- Genting Selama Estate
- Gerik
- Gheut
- Ginting Rotan Segar
- Gopeng
- Green House Area
- Gula
- Guntong
- Gunung Karang Besar
- Gunung Rapat
- Hidden Stream Estate
- Hock Lee Park
- Housing Area
- Hulu Bemam
- Hutan Melintang
- Indian Settlement Malim Nawar
- Ipoh
- Ipoh Garden
- Ipoh Garden Industrial Estate
- Ipoh Garden South
- Iskandar Perdana
- Jalan Baru
- Janing
- Jelai
- Jelapang
- Jelutong
- Jendarata
- Jeram New Village
- Jeram Tangkai Padi
- Jeram Tangkal Padi
- Jerlun
- Jothy Garden
- KAMPUNG SUNGAI RAMBAI
- KLK Ladang Allagar
- KLK Ladang Changkat Asa
- Kammpung Gerik
- Kampar
- Kampar Putra
- Kampon Bagan Che Akim
- Kampong Alai
- Kampong Alor Kubu
- Kampong Alor Senggut
- Kampong Ampat Puloh Rantai
- Kampong Anak Kurau
- Kampong Apang
- Kampong Ara Panjang
- Kampong Asam Kumbang
- Kampong Asu
- Kampong Ayer Gelugor
- Kampong Ayer Hitam
- Kampong Ayer Hitam Labu
- Kampong Ayer Kuning
- Kampong Ayer Mati
- Kampong Ayer Panas
- Kampong Ayer Penas
- Kampong Ayer Puteh
- Kampong Bagan Baharu
- Kampong Baharu
- Kampong Baharu Ayer Terjun
- Kampong Baharu Lombong Teronoh
- Kampong Baharu Sungai Dendang
- Kampong Bakar Sampah
- Kampong Balek Bukit
- Kampong Balun
- Kampong Balun Bidai
- Kampong Bandar
- Kampong Bandar Baharu
- Kampong Bandar Tua
- Kampong Banggol Batu
- Kampong Banggol Belimbing
- Kampong Banggol Chengal
- Kampong Banggol Jas
- Kampong Banggol Jerai
- Kampong Banggol Nering
- Kampong Banggol Pasir
- Kampong Banggul Ara
- Kampong Banir Baharu
- Kampong Banjar
- Kampong Batang Kulim
- Kampong Batu
- Kampong Batu Belah
- Kampong Batu Berdinding
- Kampong Batu Dua
- Kampong Batu Dua Puloh Satu
- Kampong Batu Eight
- Kampong Batu Empat
- Kampong Batu Gelugor
- Kampong Batu Hampar
- Kampong Batu Jarau
- Kampong Batu Kurau
- Kampong Batu Lapan
- Kampong Batu Lima
- Kampong Batu Masjid
- Kampong Batu Melintang
- Kampong Batu Tiga
- Kampong Batu Undan
- Kampong Bedara
- Kampong Bedarah
- Kampong Bekor
- Kampong Belanja Kanan
- Kampong Belanja Kiri
- Kampong Beluru
- Kampong Bendang Baharu
- Kampong Bendang Kering
- Kampong Bendang Luas
- Kampong Bendang Nibong
- Kampong Bendang Riang
- Kampong Beng
- Kampong Berchat
- Kampong Berhala
- Kampong Bertai
- Kampong Betang
- Kampong Biong
- Kampong Bongor
- Kampong Bor
- Kampong Boyan
- Kampong Buaya
- Kampong Bukit
- Kampong Bukit Bertingkat
- Kampong Bukit Chupak
- Kampong Bukit Damar
- Kampong Bukit Enau
- Kampong Bukit Gantang
- Kampong Bukit Merah
- Kampong Bukit Pagar
- Kampong Bukit Panchor
- Kampong Bukit Pekan
- Kampong Bukit Sapi
- Kampong Bukit Sekelah
- Kampong Bukit Selinsing
- Kampong Bukit Serdang
- Kampong Buloh Akar
- Kampong Buloh Lidi
- Kampong Buloh Minyak
- Kampong Buloh Telor
- Kampong Chaain
- Kampong Changkat
- Kampong Changkat Bai
- Kampong Changkat Berangan
- Kampong Changkat Chermin
- Kampong Changkat Duku
- Kampong Changkat Ibol
- Kampong Changkat Jambu
- Kampong Changkat Lalang
- Kampong Changkat Madrasah
- Kampong Changkat Melintang
- Kampong Changkat Nangka
- Kampong Changkat Ning
- Kampong Changkat Panchor
- Kampong Changkat Perah
- Kampong Changkat Pinggan
- Kampong Changkat Raja
- Kampong Changkat Sedonan
- Kampong Changkat Semambu
- Kampong Changkat Sulaiman A
- Kampong Changkat Sulaiman B
- Kampong Chankat Budiman
- Kampong Charok Dollah
- Kampong Charok Terap
- Kampong Che Puteh
- Kampong Chegar Galah
- Kampong Cheh
- Kampong Chempaka
- Kampong Chenderong Balai
- Kampong Cheraku
- Kampong Chikus
- Kampong Choping
- Kampong Chuar
- Kampong Coldstream
- Kampong Damak
- Kampong Danglang
- Kampong Dendang
- Kampong Dew
- Kampong Durian Kudong
- Kampong Durian Lubok
- Kampong Dusun
- Kampong Dusun Muda
- Kampong Ekor Lambat
- Kampong Enggor
- Kampong Gajah
- Kampong Gajah Mati
- Kampong Gandal Tepi Laut
- Kampong Gapis
- Kampong Garok
- Kampong Gatong
- Kampong Gelang
- Kampong Geliong
- Kampong Gelong Puyu
- Kampong Gemuroh
- Kampong Gesa
- Kampong Gimbol
- Kampong Gobek
- Kampong Gua Petai
- Kampong Gudang
- Kampong Gunong Semanggol
- Kampong Guntong
- Kampong Guroh
- Kampong Haji Dollah
- Kampong Haji Mat Sek
- Kampong Hampar Dalam
- Kampong Indra Sakti
- Kampong Jabi
- Kampong Jaha
- Kampong Jalan Badak
- Kampong Jalan Baharu
- Kampong Jalan Berop
- Kampong Jalan Kachu
- Kampong Jalan Paku
- Kampong Jambu
- Kampong Jana
- Kampong Jarau
- Kampong Jarum Mas
- Kampong Java
- Kampong Jawa
- Kampong Jawang
- Kampong Jebong Kanan
- Kampong Jebong Kiri
- Kampong Jelapang
- Kampong Jeliang
- Kampong Jelutong
- Kampong Jemerang
- Kampong Jenalik
- Kampong Jenalik Hilir
- Kampong Jenalik Hulu
- Kampong Jering
- Kampong Jerlun
- Kampong Jerong
- Kampong Jias
- Kampong Jilian
- Kampong Jinderis
- Kampong Jong
- Kampong Jong Burok
- Kampong Kandang
- Kampong Kapak
- Kampong Kawak
- Kampong Kebeng
- Kampong Kedah
- Kampong Kekabu Hutan
- Kampong Kelantan
- Kampong Kelawar
- Kampong Kelebor

…and 2,340 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 Perak

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

### Water

1,528 rivers and streams; 5 lakes; 2 waterfalls; 2 dams; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Alor Imam
- Alor Kawa
- Alor Kenbeg
- Alor Sanghur
- Alor Satanggok
- Alor Tawar
- Anak Ayer China
- Anak Ayer Hujan
- Anak Ayer Lelais
- Anak Sungai Ara
- Anak Sungai Merah
- Anak Sungai Talong
- Ayer Betong
- Ayer Chabai
- Ayer Charok Sena
- Ayer Jada
- Ayer Jernang
- Ayer Kejing
- Ayer Naga Raja
- Ayer Rambong
- Ayer Ramburton
- Ayer Sa’aban
- Ayer Tengor
- Ayer Tungau

…and 1,514 more.

### Coast and islands

56 islands; 36 headlands; 7 beaches; 5 bays.

- Banding Island
- Pantai Emas
- Pantai Puteri Dewi
- Pantai Teluk Batek
- Pasir Bogak
- Pasir Ketapang
- Pasir Pendek
- Pasir Telor
- Pulau Agas
- Pulau Babaleh
- Pulau Belalang
- Pulau Belanja
- Pulau Bersia
- Pulau Besar
- Pulau Biak
- Pulau Buaya
- Pulau Bulan
- Pulau Buloh
- Pulau Chabang Tiga
- Pulau Chokok
- Pulau Chopin
- Pulau Engai
- Pulau Gandasuli
- Pulau Gapis

…and 80 more.

### Hills and mountains

259 mountains; 211 hills; 6 peaks; 5 mountain passes.

- Mount Gayong · 2,154 m
- Mount Korbu · 2,149 m
- Mount Hulu Sepat · 2,129 m
- Mount Yong Yap · 2,124 m
- Mount Batu Putih · 2,109 m
- Mount Gerah · 2,076 m
- Mount Junction · 2,061 m
- Mount Bilah · 2,030 m
- Mount Bieh · 2,006 m
- Mount Challi · 1,908 m
- Mount Belatoh · 1,873 m
- Mount Noring · 1,860 m
- Gunung Chondong Geliting · 1,820 m
- Mount Triangle · 1,780 m
- Mount Suku · 1,777 m
- Mount Kuar · 1,752 m
- Gunong Sepat · 1,739 m
- Mount Besar · 1,735 m
- Gunung Inas · 1,723 m
- Gunung Ruil · 1,719 m
- Mount Chabang · 1,697 m
- Mount Jasar · 1,687 m
- Gunung Titi Wangsa · 1,622 m
- Mount Bah Gading · 1,580 m

…and 457 more.

### Forests and nature

52 forests; 33 forest reserves; 3 parks; 1 nature reserve.

- Behrang Forest Reserve Extension
- Beruas Forest Reserve
- Bikam Forest Reserve
- Bubu Forest Reserve
- Bukit Larah Forest Reserve
- Chabai Malai Forest Reserve
- Changkat Baharu Forest Reserve
- Chior Big Game Forest Reserve
- Erong Forest Reserve
- Gula Island Forest Reserve
- Gunong Arong Forest Reserve
- Gunong Besout Forest Reserve Extension
- Gunong Semanggol Forest Reserve North
- Hutan Lipur Lata Hulu Kinta
- Hutan Lipur Lata Kekabu
- Hutan Melintang Forest Reserve
- Hutan Rizab Bason
- Hutan Rizab Batu Undan
- Hutan Rizab Behrang
- Hutan Rizab Bintang Hijau
- Hutan Rizab Bintang Hijau
- Hutan Rizab Bukit Kinta
- Hutan Rizab Bukit Slim
- Hutan Rizab Bukit Tapah

…and 65 more.

### History

2 historic sites; 1 ruin; 1 fort.

- Kellie's Castle
- Kompleks Sejarah Pasir Salak
- Kota Belanda
- Toh Lambor

### Estates

478 estates; 10 estates.

- Abdul Raof Estate
- Alexandra Estate
- Allagar Estate
- Allington Hill Estate
- Alor Pongsu Estate
- Ayer Kuning Estate
- Ban Seng Leong Estate
- Banir Estate
- Basset Estate
- Bassett Estate
- Bedford Estate
- Behrang Estate
- Behrang Muda Estate
- Beriah
- Bersatu Chemor Estate
- Beruas Estate
- Bikam Estate
- Bikam Estate
- Bilham Estate
- Broadwater Estate
- Brusih Estate
- Bukit Cha Estate
- Bukit Kelian Estate
- Buloh Akar Estate

…and 464 more.

### Getting around

12 railway stations; 7 railway halts; 4 airports; 2 lighthouses; 1 port.

- Bakap
- Banir
- Bidur
- Bukit Berapit
- Bukit Gantang
- Degung
- Jalan Kerian
- Kamunting
- Kelah
- Lahat
- Lumut Naval Base
- Matang Road Halt
- Pangkor Airport
- Pangkor Light House
- Perhentian Beluru
- Perhentian Changkat Patai
- Perhentian Kelan
- Perhentian Kelawar
- Perhentian Kota Lama Kiri
- Perhentian Simpang
- Perhentian Sungai Kerawai
- Pulau Katak Lighthouse
- Sitiawan Airport
- Sultan Azlan Shah Airport

…and 2 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 Perak and the best time to visit

In Perak, the warmest month is Apr (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jan (22 °C). About 2,391 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (375 mm) and the driest Feb (86 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 179 

Feb 23 86 

Mar 24 146 

Apr 24 161 

May 24 171 

Jun 24 133 

Jul 23 148 

Aug 23 171 

Sep 23 198 

Oct 23 281 

Nov 23 375 

Dec 23 343 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Perak

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

- Hospitals580
- Banks417
- ATMs48
- Petrol pumps708
- Hotels1,260
- Shopping malls122
- Schools1,805
- Colleges and universities325
- Cinemas34
- Pharmacies229
- Restaurants6,577
- Police stations201
- Dental clinics197

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 Perak?In Malaysia
- What is the population of Perak?2,510,100 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Perak?About 31 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Perak?About 120 people per km²
- What borders Perak?Kedah, Kelantan, Pahang, Pulau Pinang and Selangor
- What is there to see in Perak?22 Hale Street Gallery, 5D art museum, A4 Skyhawk, Air Hitam Falls
- What time zone is Perak in?UTC+8
- What currency is used in Perak?Ringgit (MYR)
- What language is spoken in Perak?Malay, English, Chinese (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Perak?2,740 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Perak?Settlements lie between 0 m and 1,032 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Perak?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Perak?Mount Gayong (2,154 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Perak?February
- How many hospitals are in Perak?580 mapped
- How many banks are in Perak?417 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Perak?48 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Perak?708 mapped
- What is the P-code of Perak?MY09 (OCHA common operational dataset)