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Penaga, Penang, Malaysia – Malaysia Flag

Current Date And Time In Penaga, Malaysia

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:58:30 MYT
State: Penang
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (MYT)
Population: 10,138
District: Seberang Perai Utara

📍 Cities Near To Penaga


Find cities, states and countries closest to Penaga in Penang, Malaysia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Penaga.

📍 Penaga Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Penaga from our regional database:

State / RegionPenang
DistrictSeberang Perai Utara
Total Population10,138
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude5.5272° N
Center Longitude100.3841° E
Elevation5 m (16 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:00
Population Rank in Penang#34 of 52
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ayer Itam Ayer Itam11 18 10
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Balik Pulau Balik Pulau16 25 14
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bandar Baharu Bandar Baharu28 45 24
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bandar Baru Ayer Itam Bandar Baru Ayer Itam12 19 10
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bandar Laguna Merbok Bandar Laguna Merbok14 22 12
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Batu Feringgi Batu Feringgi10 17 9
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Batu Hitam Batu Hitam14 23 12
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Batu Itam Batu Itam15 24 13
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Batu Kawan Batu Kawan19 30 16
South (S)
National Flag Of Bayan Lepas Bayan Lepas18 29 16
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bedong Bedong16 26 14
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bedong Bedong16 26 14
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bukit Gemuroh Bukit Gemuroh20 32 17
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bukit Jambul Bukit Jambul15 24 13
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bukit Mertajam Bukit Mertajam13 20 11
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Penaga


States and regions closest to Penang (home state of Penaga), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Kedah Kedah60 97 52
North (N)
National Flag Of Narathiwat Narathiwat111 178 96
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan54 88 47
North (N)
National Flag Of Pahang Pahang161 260 140
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Pattani Pattani123 198 107
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Perak Perak38 62 33
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Perlis Perlis89 143 77
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Sabah Sabah97 156 84
East (E)
National Flag Of Satun Satun97 157 85
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Selangor Selangor141 227 122
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Penaga


Countries bordering or closest to Malaysia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Penaga's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bangladesh Bangladesh1,553 2,499 1,348
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Brunei Brunei879 1,414 763
East (E)
National Flag Of Cambodia Cambodia613 986 532
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Christmas Island Christmas Island1,044 1,681 907
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cocos Islands Cocos Islands1,184 1,906 1,029
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Hong Kong Hong Kong1,494 2,404 1,297
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Indonesia Indonesia894 1,439 776
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Laos Laos1,082 1,741 939
North (N)
National Flag Of Macao Macao1,464 2,357 1,272
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar1,288 2,073 1,118
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Penaga. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Penang, Malaysia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Penaga (You)Penang10,138
Kepala BatasPenang17,1314.8ESE
Kampung Teluk Air TawarPenang19,3714.9S
Kampung Haji KudongKedah1,0706.7NNW
Kota Kuala MudaKedah544,9846.9NNW
Permatang KuchingPenang27,1917.1S
Kampung Kuala MudaPenang4,5907.2NW
Tikam BatuKedah8,3239.1NE
Sungai DuaPenang28,10010.7SSE
Tanjung TokongPenang12,55011.3SW
Tanjung BungahPenang14,27113.3WSW

🏆 Penang City Rankings

How does Penaga rank within Penang? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Penaga appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Paya Terubong226,712
Bukit Mertajam212,329
George Town158,336
Kampung Sungai Glugur145,600
Kampung Sungai Ara140,849
Tasek Glugor135,786
Bayan Lepas130,455
Butterworth107,591
Val Dor88,600
Perai65,301

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
George Town305.77
Bayan Lepas151.75
Butterworth14.60

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Butterworth7,369.25
Bayan Lepas859.67
George Town517.83
✈️ Nearest Airport
Penang International Airport
IATA: PEN
28 km (18 mi) from Penaga
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Penang Cities
Penaga ranks #34 of 52 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Penaga? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Penaga Sits on the Map

Penaga sits inside Penang, Malaysia and ranks #34 of 52 cities in Penang by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Penaga to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Penaga outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Penaga and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Penaga against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Penang city rankings

🌎 Beyond Penaga: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Penaga and the countries closest to Penaga by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Malaysia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Penaga, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Penaga at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Penaga

If you're stringing together stops in Penang, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Penaga — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Penaga MapView the Penaga map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Penaga Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Penang OverviewExplore the Penang state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Malaysia Country DataGet complete Malaysia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Penaga

Which cities are closest to Penaga?

See the Cities Near To Penaga table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Penang by population and density.

How is the distance from Penaga to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Penaga and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Penaga map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Penaga will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Penaga to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Penaga?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Penaga. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Penang city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Penaga compare in size to the cities near it?

Penaga ranks #34 of 52 cities in Penang by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Penaga?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Penaga is Penang International Airport (PEN), about 28 km (18 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.