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

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District · Sarawak 

# Samarahan

Samarahan is a district of Malaysia in Sarawak. It covers **439.6 km²**. 114 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 317 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 440km²
- 317mapped services
- 10 mtypical elevation

## Where is Samarahan?

Samarahan lies in [Sarawak](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sarawak/), [Malaysia](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/). It borders 4 other districts: [Asajaya](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sarawak/asajaya/), [Kuching](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sarawak/kuching/), [Serian](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sarawak/serian/) and [Simunjan](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sarawak/simunjan/). By area it is the 123rd largest of 144 districts in Malaysia. It covers 0.4% of [Sarawak](https://wherepedia.org/malaysia/sarawak/). The centre of Samarahan is about 998 km in a straight line from Kuala Lumpur, the capital. It is about 24 km from Kuching, the main town of Sarawak. The centre point is at 1.4203° N, 110.5069° 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 Samarahan

### Nearby, outside Samarahan

- Jong's Crocodile Farm · attraction, Kuching12 km
- Jambatan Sungai Duuh · monument, Kuching13 km
- Jambatan Sungai Simpang Endap · monument, Kuching14 km
- Sama Jaya Nature Reserve · nature reserve, Kuching17 km
- Admiral Zheng-He Statue · monument, Kuching19 km
- Sentosa Theme Park · theme park, Kuching19 km
- Hot Spring, Thermal Baths · attraction, Serian20 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: Samarahan

- 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

- Kuching International Airport (KCH) · Kuching19 km
- Sibu Airport (SBW) · Sibu189 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:31) and shortest in Dec (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:31, sunset around 18:34).

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 Samarahan

Open gazetteers list **114 villages, towns and localities** in Samarahan. The largest with a recorded population: Kota Samarahan (12,724). Settlements here lie between about 3 m and 25 m above sea level (median 10 m).

- Kampong Baharu
- Kampong Bangka
- Kampong Batu Perak
- Kampong Embang
- Kampong Empila
- Kampong Entingan
- Kampong Jaong
- Kampong Langsat
- Kampong Mangka
- Kampong Mapar
- Kampong Maranek
- Kampong Melaban
- Kampong Merdang Gayam
- Kampong Merdang Limau
- Kampong Merdang Lumut
- Kampong Merdong
- Kampong Nangka
- Kampong Pangkalan Kuap
- Kampong Paoh Penyo
- Kampong Pelai
- Kampong Pinang
- Kampong Rembus
- Kampong Samawang
- Kampong Separang
- Kampong Setakan Kuap
- Kampong Setigang
- Kampong Sigiting
- Kampong Sijiram
- Kampong Sueh
- Kampong Sungai Batu
- Kampong Sungai Bayor
- Kampong Sungai Belian
- Kampong Sungai Mata
- Kampong Tambai
- Kampong Tanjong Bundong
- Kampong Tanjong Tuang
- Kampong Ulu Melangan
- Kampung Bangka Semong
- Kampung Baru
- Kampung Baru Hilir
- Kampung Baru Hulu
- Kampung Baru Tengah
- Kampung Binyok
- Kampung Binyu
- Kampung Bukit Berangan
- Kampung Empila
- Kampung Empila Hilir
- Kampung Empila Hulu
- Kampung Endap
- Kampung Entingan
- Kampung Jegoi
- Kampung Kuap Cina
- Kampung Langsat
- Kampung Mangka
- Kampung Melaban
- Kampung Melayu
- Kampung Mendang Lumut
- Kampung Meranek
- Kampung Meranek Lot Baru
- Kampung Meranek Tradisi
- Kampung Merdang Gayam
- Kampung Merdang Limau
- Kampung Muara Tuang
- Kampung Muara Tuang Hilir
- Kampung Muara Tuang Hulu
- Kampung Naie
- Kampung Naie Baru
- Kampung Nakong
- Kampung Nangka
- Kampung Niup
- Kampung Niup Tengah
- Kampung Niup Tradisi
- Kampung Parit Perintah
- Kampung Pela
- Kampung Pengkalan Kuap
- Kampung Pinang
- Kampung Pinang Hilir
- Kampung Pinang Tradisi
- Kampung Plaie
- Kampung Rembus
- Kampung Sebayor
- Kampung Sejiram
- Kampung Semawang
- Kampung Sigitin
- Kampung Sindang
- Kampung Sindang Hilir
- Kampung Sindang Hulu
- Kampung Stakan Melayu
- Kampung Sungai Batu
- Kampung Sungai Empit
- Kampung Sungai Jernang
- Kampung Sungai Mata
- Kampung Sungai Pendam
- Kampung Sungai Sui
- Kampung Tambey
- Kampung Tanjung Bundong Lot
- Kampung Tanjung Bundong Lot Fasa I
- Kampung Tanjung Bundong Lot Fasa II
- Kampung Tanjung Bundong Lot Fasa III
- Kampung Tanjung Bundong Tradisi
- Kampung Tanjung Parang
- Kampung Tanjung Tuang
- Kota Samarahan
- Muara Tuang
- Riveria
- Samarindah
- Samarindah Baru
- Stakan Cina
- Taman Apt
- Taman Muara Tuang Park
- Taman Punan
- Taman Samarindah
- Taman Uni-Central
- Taman Uni-Garden

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 Samarahan

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

### Water

188 rivers and streams.

- Sungai Achang
- Sungai Ahoi
- Sungai Akun
- Sungai Ambar
- Sungai Andau
- Sungai Anggun
- Sungai Angus
- Sungai Ansi
- Sungai Apong
- Sungai Asam
- Sungai Babi
- Sungai Bah
- Sungai Bandah
- Sungai Bandang
- Sungai Bani
- Sungai Barau Besar
- Sungai Barau Kechil
- Sungai Baru Besar
- Sungai Baru Kechil
- Sungai Baruan
- Sungai Batu
- Sungai Batu
- Sungai Batu
- Sungai Bayor

…and 164 more.

### Hills and mountains

5 hills.

- Bukit Nin · 19 m
- Bukit Taya · 15 m
- Bukit Setigang · 14 m
- Bukit Merbau · 13 m
- Bukit Rabang · 6 m

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 Samarahan and the best time to visit

In Samarahan, the warmest month is May (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Feb (26 °C). About 3,803 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (547 mm) and the driest Jul (215 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 26 547 

Feb 26 403 

Mar 27 302 

Apr 27 282 

May 27 239 

Jun 27 229 

Jul 27 215 

Aug 27 220 

Sep 27 241 

Oct 27 319 

Nov 27 345 

Dec 26 461 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Samarahan

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Klinik Kesihatan Kota Samarahan · Samarahan 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.45776&mlon=110.49248#map=17/1.45776/110.49248) 

Bank Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad · Samarahan 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.45623&mlon=110.45013#map=17/1.45623/110.45013) 

ATM Bank Islam · Samarahan 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.45955&mlon=110.45353#map=17/1.45955/110.45353) 

Petrol pump Petronas · Samarahan 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.45218&mlon=110.46016#map=17/1.45218/110.46016) 

Hotel Kampung Naie Lama · Samarahan 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.42378&mlon=110.53436#map=17/1.42378/110.53436) 

Mall The Summer Shopping Mall · Samarahan 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.45466&mlon=110.45865#map=17/1.45466/110.45865) 

School SK Kampung Melayu · Samarahan 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.40590&mlon=110.52605#map=17/1.40590/110.52605) 

College Dewan Sri Samarahan · Samarahan 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.44865&mlon=110.46534#map=17/1.44865/110.46534) 

Police station Balai Polis Kota Samarahan · Samarahan 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.46044&mlon=110.49103#map=17/1.46044/110.49103) 

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 Samarahan

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

- Hospitals22
- Banks5
- ATMs3
- Petrol pumps12
- Hotels19
- Shopping malls8
- Schools39
- Colleges and universities51
- Cinemas3
- Pharmacies11
- Restaurants135
- Police stations4
- Dental clinics5

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
- Meradong
- Miri
- Mukah
- Pakan
- Saratok
- Sarikei
- Selangau
- Serian
- Sibu
- Simunjan
- Song
- Sri Aman
- Tatau

## Quick answers

- Where is Samarahan?In Sarawak, Malaysia
- What borders Samarahan?Asajaya, Kuching, Serian and Simunjan
- What is there to see in Samarahan?Jong's Crocodile Farm, Jambatan Sungai Duuh, Jambatan Sungai Simpang Endap, Sama Jaya Nature Reserve
- What time zone is Samarahan in?UTC+8
- What currency is used in Samarahan?Ringgit (MYR)
- What language is spoken in Samarahan?Malay, English, Chinese (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Samarahan?114 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Samarahan?Settlements lie between 3 m and 25 m
- What is the highest point in Samarahan?Bukit Nin (19 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- Where is the nearest hospital to Samarahan?Klinik Kesihatan Kota Samarahan, about 4.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Samarahan?Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, about 7.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Samarahan?Bank Islam, about 7.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Samarahan?Petronas, about 6.3 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Samarahan?22 mapped
- How many banks are in Samarahan?5 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Samarahan?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Samarahan?12 mapped
- What is the P-code of Samarahan?MY1322 (OCHA common operational dataset)