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Kangar

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

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Kangar?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Kangar month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kangar are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 30–33°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 23°C), and May the wettest (about 311 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)
January31.223.4839.7
February33.423.56310.4
March34.024.210810.5
April32.124.62219.9
May30.925.03119.0
June30.024.81929.5
July29.924.82009.4
August29.624.52369.2
September29.324.32638.5
October29.324.03118.3
November29.223.83087.7
December29.723.51628.8

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What is being reported around Kangar

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People and places shaping Kangar

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Research updated Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Past and future events in Kangar

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1653

    Kangar existed from about 350 years ago, that is since 1653 when Kota Sena was built as the administrative centre for the 14th Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Muhyiddin Mansor Shah.

  2. Founding of Kota Sena and Kangar Origins

    Kangar existed from about 350 years ago since 1653 when Kota Sena was built as the administrative centre for the 14th Sultan of Kedah.

  3. Rebranding of Kangar Municipal Council

    The Kangar Municipal Council (MPK) was officially rebranded and gazetted as the Perlis State Municipal Council (MPNPS) on July 16, 2026.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Kangar has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Queenzy Cheng

    Late Female Chinese Artist and notable native of Kangar.

  • Mohd Afiq Azmi

    Association football player born in Kangar.

Historical figures

  • Sultan Muhyiddin Mansor Shah

    The 14th Sultan of Kedah for whom Kota Sena was built as an administrative centre in 1653.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Kangar, in brief

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

02 · History

How Kangar took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Kangar

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Kangar

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Kangar

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Kangar

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kangar

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08 · Questions

Questions about Kangar

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Kangar

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

01 · Q&A

Where is Kangar located and what are its coordinates?

Kangar is situated in Malaysia at geographic coordinates 6.4414, 100.1986, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kangar?

Kangar has a recorded population of approximately 63,869 and observes the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Kangar?

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

04 · Q&A

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

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