Gelang Patah
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Gelang Patah month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gelang Patah are typically February, July and September, with average daytime highs around 30–30°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 24°C), and November the wettest (about 323 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.0 | 23.5 | 267 | 8.5 |
| February | 30.0 | 23.6 | 137 | 9.9 |
| March | 30.7 | 23.9 | 213 | 10.1 |
| April | 30.2 | 24.3 | 278 | 9.4 |
| May | 30.1 | 25.0 | 271 | 9.3 |
| June | 29.5 | 24.9 | 250 | 8.9 |
| July | 29.5 | 24.8 | 172 | 9.6 |
| August | 29.4 | 24.5 | 211 | 9.6 |
| September | 29.5 | 24.4 | 193 | 9.2 |
| October | 29.8 | 24.1 | 256 | 8.6 |
| November | 29.4 | 23.9 | 323 | 7.4 |
| December | 29.3 | 23.7 | 302 | 8.4 |
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Previously
- 2013 Malaysian General Election – Gelang Patah result
Lim Kit Siang (DAP) defeated incumbent Abdul Ghani Othman (BN) with a majority of 14,762 votes.
- 2008 Malaysian General Election – Gelang Patah result
Barisan Nasional's Tan Ah Eng (MCA) retained the seat with an 8,851‑vote majority over PKR's Dr Zaleha Mustafa.
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01 · OverviewGelang Patah, in brief
Gelang Patah
Gelang Patah is a town located in Malaysia within the state of Johor, positioned at latitude 1.4484 and longitude 103.5873. With a recorded population of 64,375 residents, the municipality operates within the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone and utilizes the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) as its currency, while accommodating populations speaking Malay (ms-MY), English, Chinese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Thai.
Daily movement throughout the area is shaped by major logistical and industrial operations. The town hosts the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, situated on the eastern mouth of the Pulai River in south-western Gelang Patah near the Straits of Johor and the Strait of Malacca. Daily commuters and travelers also utilize local transit hubs including the GP Sentral and Gelang Patah bus terminals. Three kilometers away from the container port stands Forest City, a 1,370-hectare integrated residential development and private town established as part of a twenty-year project launched in 2006 under China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Educational and administrative facilities anchor community routines. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Gelang Patah operates as the oldest school in Iskandar Puteri and holds accreditation as a Trust School managed jointly by Yayasan AMIR and civil service educators under the Ministry of Education. Politically, the Chinese-populated area encompasses two parliamentary constituencies with approximately 92,000 total voters. Historically administered by Barisan Nasional for over five decades, the parliamentary seat shifted to the opposition Pakatan Harapan coalition during recent general elections. Regional economic shifts, driven by the Iskandar Region Development Authority and federal investment arms, have attracted foreign companies and expatriates, concurrently shifting the municipality from its shantytown origins into an active zone of development while increasing local living costs.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gelang Patah
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01 · Q&AWhere is Gelang Patah located and what are its coordinates?
Gelang Patah is situated in Malaysia at geographic coordinates 1.4484, 103.5873, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Gelang Patah?
Gelang Patah has a recorded population of approximately 64,375 and observes the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Gelang Patah?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Gelang Patah include MS-MY, English, Chinese, TA, TE, ML, PA, Thai, with MYR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Gelang Patah?
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