Kuala Kangsar
Perak's royal town, Kuala Kangsar sits at the confluence of the Kangsar and Perak rivers a short drive northwest of Ipoh, carrying a long history as one of the state's most significant historic centres. The compact town has a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants, and the wider region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population39,331
- Nearest water from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
Kuala Kangsar: quick answers
Where is Kuala Kangsar?
Kuala Kangsar is in Malaysia, about 26 km16 miles in a straight line from Ipoh.
How do you get to Kuala Kangsar?
The nearest airport is Taiping (TPG), about 47 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kuala Kangsar?
The warmest month is June, averaging 25°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is November, at 24°C75°F. The wettest month is November, with about 319 mm12.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kuala Kangsar?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 19 restaurants and 15 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kuala Kangsar?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Sungai Siput Utara, Taiping and Tanah Rata.