
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kepala Batas, a city in Penang, Malaysia in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kepala Batas — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kepala Batas | |
| District / County | Seberang Perai Utara | |
| State | Penang | |
| Country | Malaysia | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 17,131 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Penang | #27 of 52 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Malaysian Ringgit | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MYR | |
| Symbol | RM | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +60 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .my | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 8 | |
| In Feet | 26 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 5.52 | |
| Longitude | 100.43 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.517° N 100.427° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 31' 1" N 100° 25' 35" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 31.02' N 100° 25.59' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Penang Capital | 15 km Southwest of George Town | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Betong, Thailand (77 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +08:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:12 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:33 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 20m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 13200 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Kepala Batas is a city situated in Penang, Malaysia, within Asia. It falls under Seberang Perai Utara, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kepala Batas as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Penang
The latitude and longitude of Kepala Batas pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 8 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kepala Batas on the map
Kepala Batas runs on UTC +08:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Kepala Batas run on Malaysian Ringgit (MYR), shown with the symbol RM. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Kepala Batas exchange rates
To ring a number in Kepala Batas from outside Malaysia, dial +60 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Kepala Batas and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kepala Batas ranks #27 of 52 cities in Penang. It lies about 15 km Southwest of George Town, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Penang market. › Cities near Kepala Batas
Kepala Batas has a recorded population of approximately 17,131 people. That places it #27 of 52 cities with population data in Penang. Browse more cities in Penang for comparison.
Kepala Batas keeps UTC +08:00. Today the sun rises around 07:12 AM and sets around 07:33 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kepala Batas price in Malaysian ringgit (MYR), written with the symbol RM. Check live rates on our Kepala Batas currency page.
Kepala Batas is about 15 km Southwest of George Town, the capital of Penang. See cities near Kepala Batas for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kepala Batas lands you closest to Betong, Thailand, about 77 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kepala Batas sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.