Kuantan
Kuantan, the largest city on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, sits at the mouth of the Kuantan River along the South China Sea, with beaches and a walkable centre dense with cafés and restaurants. The state capital of Pahang since 1955, when administration shifted here from Kuala Lipis, the city is also known for landmarks including the Kuantan 188 observation tower and the Sultan Ahmad Shah Mosque.
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- Population548,014
- Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
Nearest airports
Kuantan: quick answers
Where is Kuantan?
Kuantan is in Malaysia.
How do you get to Kuantan?
The nearest airport is Kuantan (KUA), about 34 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kuantan?
The warmest month is May, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 25°C77°F. The wettest month is December, with about 399 mm15.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kuantan?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 71 restaurants and 19 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.