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Cotai

Decide whether to visit or live in Cotai, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Cotai month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cotai are typically March, November and December, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 14°C), and August the wettest (about 414 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January19.313.8397.7
February19.914.5487.5
March22.618.0807.4
April25.621.41418.2
May28.124.62178.9
June29.826.73259.1
July30.727.128610.4
August30.326.64148.6
September29.925.83129.1
October27.622.81718.7
November24.619.3567.9
December20.514.4198.1

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What is being reported around Cotai

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People and places shaping Cotai

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Research updated Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Past and future events in Cotai

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1968

    In 1968, a causeway (Estrada do Istmo) connecting Taipa and Coloane was inaugurated.

  2. Documented history · 1999

    Throughout the 1990s, a series of landfill works expanded this isthmus, and after the 1999 transfer of sovereignty over Macau from Portugal to China, further landfills began to expand this small isthmus further.

  3. 1968 Causeway inauguration

    In 1968, the Estrada do Istmo causeway connecting Taipa and Coloane was inaugurated, linking the future Cotai area.

  4. Post‑1999 land reclamation

    After the 1999 transfer of sovereignty over Macau, further landfill works expanded the isthmus that became Cotai.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Cotai has been verified yet.

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

  • Grand Waldo Hotel

    First casino to open in Cotai, launched in May 2006.

  • The Venetian Macao

    Largest property on Cotai, opened 28 August 2007.

  • City of Dreams

    Integrated resort opened 1 June 2009 across from The Venetian.

  • Galaxy Macau

    Major casino‑hotel complex on the Cotai Strip.

  • St. Regis Macao

    Luxury hotel located in Cotai.

Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Cotai at Wikimedia Commons

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Cotai, in brief

Cotai is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Cotai took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Cotai

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Cotai

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Cotai

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Cotai

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Cotai

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08 · Questions

Questions about Cotai

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cotai

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Cotai located and what are its coordinates?

Cotai is situated in Macao at geographic coordinates 22.1408, 113.5631 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Cotai?

Cotai has a recorded population of approximately 300 and observes the Asia/Macau time zone (MOP).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Cotai?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Cotai include zh, zh-MO, pt, and the circulating currency is MOP.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Cotai?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Cotai, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.