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Jitra

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Updated Friday, October 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Jitra month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Jitra are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 30–34°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 23°C), and October the wettest (about 397 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 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)
January31.723.0989.6
February34.023.07810.3
March34.823.514310.3
April32.723.92819.7
May31.324.23528.8
June30.324.02119.3
July30.223.92119.2
August30.023.62679.0
September29.723.52968.2
October29.823.33978.0
November29.623.23907.4
December30.123.01938.7

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Battle of Jitra

    One of the fiercest battles of the British defence of Malaya during World War II, fought in Jitra

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Mohammed Johari Baharum

    Former Deputy Home Minister, native of Jitra

  • Wan Iskandar Azam Rocky

    Five‑time amateur ASEAN golf champion, native of Jitra

  • Azrul dan Nidzom

    Chairman and CEO of Bahagia Holdings, native of Jitra

  • Muhamad Aiman Remy Shahar

    IT specialist from Taman Tunku Sarina 2, native of Jitra

Historical figures

  • Dinsman

    Malaysian poet, playwright and theatre practitioner born in Kampung Raja, Jitra (1949)

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Wat Bunyaram

    Wikidata places this site in Jitra. Buddhist temple in Malaysia.

  • Universiti Utara Malaysia

    Public university campus situated in Jitra

  • Jitra Mall

    Major shopping centre in the town of Jitra

  • Darulaman Park

    Popular public park and landmark in Jitra

  • Tasik Darulaman (Fantasia Aquapark)

    Lake with a water‑park adventure in Jitra

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01 · Overview

Jitra, in brief

Northern Kedah Seat

Jitra is a town and a mukim situated in the Kubang Pasu District of northern Kedah, Malaysia. Operating as the administrative seat for the Kubang Pasu District, the municipality holds a population of 63,489 residents and stands as the fourth-largest town in Kedah, positioned behind Alor Setar, Sungai Petani, and Kulim.

A Historical Turning Point

During World War II, the territory underwent a major historical turning point when Japanese forces attacked Malaya. British military authorities established Jitra on one of their primary lines of defence. The resulting engagement transformed the area into the site of one of the fiercest battles fought throughout the entire British defence of Malaya.

Geography and Transit

Geographically positioned at latitude 6.26812 and longitude 100.42167, the town operates under the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone. Highway 1 functions as the main route leading directly into the urban center from Alor Setar while continuing northward toward Bukit Kayu Hitam and the international border with Thailand, located approximately 30 kilometres away. While rail services via KTM Intercity or ETS do not directly serve the locality, travelers utilize nearby stations such as Anak Bukit and Kodiang for rail connections.

Local Infrastructure

Beyond its administrative and historical footprint, the municipal area encompasses key regional assets including the Kedah Halal Food Hub at Paya Pahlawan, developed in 2003 to support frozen food industries with a cold storage capacity reaching 1,500 tons of meat. Notable locations across the district include Universiti Utara Malaysia, Taman Tasik Bandar Darulaman, and the recreational park at Bukit Wang, supporting a diverse community where residents communicate across multiple languages including Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Thai.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jitra

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01 · Q&A

Where is Jitra located and what are its coordinates?

Jitra is situated in Malaysia at geographic coordinates 6.2681, 100.4217, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Jitra?

Jitra has a recorded population of approximately 63,489 and observes the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Jitra?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Jitra include MS-MY, English, Chinese, TA, TE, ML, PA, Thai, with MYR used for local transactions.

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