# Meradong District, Sarawak – Villages, Map & Nearest Services

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District · Sarawak 

# Meradong

Meradong is a district of Malaysia in Sarawak. It covers **451.9 km²**. 34 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 70 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 452km²
- 70mapped services
- 15 mtypical elevation

## Where is Meradong?

Meradong lies in [Sarawak](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sarawak/), [Malaysia](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/). It borders 5 other districts: [Daro](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sarawak/daro/), [Julau](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sarawak/julau/), [Pakan](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sarawak/pakan/), [Sarikei](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sarawak/sarikei/) and [Sibu](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sarawak/sibu/). By area it is the 122nd largest of 144 districts in Malaysia. It covers 0.4% of [Sarawak](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sarawak/). The centre of Meradong is about 1,118 km in a straight line from Kuala Lumpur, the capital. It is about 164 km from Kuching, the main town of Sarawak. The centre point is at 2.1257° N, 111.6960° 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 Meradong

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Meradong: 1 attraction.

- Bintangor Interchange · attraction

### Nearby, outside Meradong

- Unique Wood Sdn Bnd · attraction, Sibu16 km
- 二河村农场 · attraction, Sibu17 km
- 光华丁兴俊故居 · attraction, Sibu18 km
- Methodist Heritage Gallery Sibu · museum, Sibu18 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: Meradong

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

### Nearest airports

- Sibu Airport (SBW) · Sibu35 km
- Mukah Airport (MKM) · Mukah93 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:25) and shortest in Dec (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:28, sunset around 18:28).

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 Meradong

Open gazetteers list **34 villages, towns and localities** in Meradong. The largest with a recorded population: Maradong (20,299) and Binatang (7,912). Settlements here lie between about 3 m and 38 m above sea level (median 15 m).

- Bethel
- Binatang
- Bintangor
- Genting
- Kampung Bebuli
- Kampung Malaysia
- Kampung Nyelang
- Kelupu
- Kemantan
- Kutak
- Labas
- Maradong
- RH Cerida
- RH Jating
- RH Kinchu
- RH Michael
- RH Niru
- RH Philip-RH Ba
- RH Ranggi
- RH Rentap
- RH Riti Ak Saong
- Rumah Abit
- Rumah Ambi
- Rumah Bala
- Rumah Bungin
- Rumah Chaong
- Rumah Gayi
- Rumah Japing
- Rumah Kana
- Rumah Muyong
- Rumah Ngindang
- Rumah Saing
- Rumah Saweng
- Temadak

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 Meradong

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

### Water

59 rivers and streams.

- Sungai Bakong Besar
- Sungai Bakong Kechil
- Sungai Banum
- Sungai Batu
- Sungai Besai
- Sungai Bilat
- Sungai Bilat
- Sungai Binatang
- Sungai Buli
- Sungai Buloh
- Sungai Chundong
- Sungai Darow Besar
- Sungai Empang
- Sungai Emparan
- Sungai Ensurai
- Sungai Gamong
- Sungai Gamuan
- Sungai Ilang
- Sungai Jabai
- Sungai Janting
- Sungai Kelupu
- Sungai Kenyalang
- Sungai Kerto
- Sungai Kijang

…and 35 more.

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Bukit Kemantan · 15 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest.

- Binatang Forest Reserve

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 Meradong and the best time to visit

In Meradong, the warmest month is May (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 3,760 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (488 mm) and the driest Jul (205 mm). No month is both mild and dry, so plan around the rains.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 488 

Feb 25 365 

Mar 26 335 

Apr 26 304 

May 26 246 

Jun 26 232 

Jul 26 205 

Aug 26 237 

Sep 26 241 

Oct 26 288 

Nov 25 386 

Dec 25 433 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Meradong

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Bintangor · Meradong 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.16365&mlon=111.63745#map=17/2.16365/111.63745) 

Bank Public Bank · Meradong 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.16907&mlon=111.63615#map=17/2.16907/111.63615) 

ATM Standard Chartered · Sibu 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.28909&mlon=111.82712#map=17/2.28909/111.82712) 

Petrol pump Petron · Meradong 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.11901&mlon=111.70958#map=17/2.11901/111.70958) 

Hotel Hotel Ming Kiong · Meradong 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.16994&mlon=111.63538#map=17/2.16994/111.63538) 

Mall Nam Leong · Sarikei 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.13045&mlon=111.51765#map=17/2.13045/111.51765) 

School Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Yong Kwong · Meradong 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.13480&mlon=111.71128#map=17/2.13480/111.71128) 

College IPG Kampus Rajang · Meradong 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.06943&mlon=111.67854#map=17/2.06943/111.67854) 

Police station Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Meradong · Meradong 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=2.16624&mlon=111.63295#map=17/2.16624/111.63295) 

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 Meradong

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks6
- Petrol pumps4
- Hotels1
- Schools24
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants24
- Police stations4
- Dental clinics1

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 Sarawak

- Asajaya
- Bau
- Belaga
- Betong
- Bintulu
- Dalat
- Daro
- Julau
- Kanowit
- Kapit
- Kuching
- Lawas
- Limbang
- Lubok Antu
- Lundu
- Marudi
- Matu
- Miri
- Mukah
- Pakan
- Samarahan
- Saratok
- Sarikei
- Selangau
- Serian
- Sibu
- Simunjan
- Song
- Sri Aman
- Tatau

## Quick answers

- Where is Meradong?In Sarawak, Malaysia
- What borders Meradong?Daro, Julau, Pakan, Sarikei and Sibu
- What is there to see in Meradong?Bintangor Interchange
- What time zone is Meradong in?UTC+8
- What currency is used in Meradong?Ringgit (MYR)
- What language is spoken in Meradong?Malay, English, Chinese (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Meradong?34 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Meradong?Settlements lie between 3 m and 38 m
- What is the highest point in Meradong?Bukit Kemantan (15 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- Where is the nearest hospital to Meradong?Hospital Bintangor, about 7.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Meradong?Public Bank, about 8.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Meradong?Standard Chartered, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Meradong?Petron, about 1.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Meradong?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Meradong?6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Meradong?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Meradong?MY1318 (OCHA common operational dataset)