Batu Arang
Coal mining built Batu Arang in the early 20th century, and the industry's rise and collapse — from the 1908 discovery of deposits through wartime disruption to permanent closure in 1960 — left behind a town of ruins, water-filled mine pits, and colonial-era buildings. Granted heritage town status in 2011, this Selangor town a short drive north of Kuala Lumpur preserves that industrial history as its main draw for visitors.
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- Population22,579
- Nearest water from center 1.9 km1.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.1 km2.6 mi
Nearest airports
Batu Arang: quick answers
Where is Batu Arang?
Batu Arang is in Malaysia, about 31 km19 miles in a straight line from Kuala Lumpur.
How do you get to Batu Arang?
The nearest airport is Subang (SZB), about 44 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Batu Arang?
The warmest month is June, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 25°C77°F. The wettest month is November, with about 377 mm14.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Batu Arang?
OpenStreetMap lists 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Batu Arang?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kuala Kubu Bharu, Batang Kali and Ladang Serendah.