Latitude and Longitude of Malaysia

Latitude
3.1412°
N
Longitude
101.6865°
E

3° 8' 28.3" N, 101° 41' 11.5" E

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Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is positioned in both the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres. It shares borders with Thailand to the north, Indonesia to the south, and Brunei to the east. The country comprises two main regions, Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, separated by the South China Sea. Coordinates are essential for various applications in Malaysia, including geocoding apps, navigation systems, and mapping projects. Understanding Malaysia's geographic location can aid in time-zone planning and enhance the accuracy of location-based services.

Major Cities in Malaysia

CityLatitudeLongitudePopulation
Kuala Lumpur3.141200101.6865301,453,975
Johor Bahru1.465500103.757800858,118
Kampung Baru Subang3.150000101.533330833,571
Petaling Jaya3.107260101.606710807,879
Ipoh4.584100101.082900759,952
Shah Alam3.085070101.532810740,750
Subang Jaya3.043840101.580620708,296
Bukit Rahman Putra3.217270101.560800607,000
Pelentong1.524300103.824000583,640
Malacca2.196000102.240500579,000
Iskandar Puteri1.393240103.623220575,977
Kota Bharu6.123610102.243330568,900
Kuantan3.807700103.326000548,014
Kota Kuala Muda5.588220100.370850544,984
Sungai Petani5.647000100.487720544,851
Selayang Baru Utara3.254900101.666800542,409
Pasir Gudang1.462000103.905300534,659
Mukim Pulai1.533330103.666670505,661
Kota Kinabalu5.974900116.072400500,421
Kampung Larkin Lama1.502400103.744000500,000

Frequently Asked Questions

In which continent and region is Malaysia located, and how can I read its coordinates?

Malaysia is situated in Asia, specifically in Southeast Asia. The geographic coordinates of Malaysia can be read as 3.14° N latitude and 101.69° E longitude, indicating its position relative to the equator and the prime meridian.

What is the time zone of Malaysia, and how does its longitude affect it?

Malaysia operates on Malaysia Standard Time (MST), which is UTC+8. The longitudinal position of approximately 101.69° E places it within this time zone, which is consistent across the country.

How can I find specific cities or regions within Malaysia using the country page?

To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Malaysia, you can use the search functionality on the country page. By entering the name of a city or region, you can retrieve its specific coordinates and geographical information.

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