Bentong
Malaysian market town in western Pahang where shophouse-lined streets give way to forested hills on the horizon, making it a practical and atmospheric base for exploring the surrounding upland country.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population40,373
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.4 km1.5 mi
Nearest airports
Bentong: quick answers
Where is Bentong?
Bentong is in Malaysia, about 50 km31 miles in a straight line from Kuala Lumpur.
How do you get to Bentong?
The nearest airport is Subang (SZB), about 1 hr 31 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Bentong?
The warmest month is May, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 23°C74°F. The wettest month is November, with about 315 mm12.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Bentong?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 restaurants and 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Bentong?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kuala Kubu Bharu, Batang Kali and Raub.