Living in Kuala Kangsar
Kuala Kangsar is a large place in Perak, Malaysia, home to 39,331 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 7%, #33 of 497), single parents (top 35%, #153 of 442), low-income families (top 37%, #162 of 442).
Residents39,331
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport28 km (Sultan Azlan Shah)
Nearest city of 100k+24 km
Within 30 km1,428,300 people
Sea coast32 km
Terrain around itabout 310 m, height range 310 m
Main railway line3.0 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur197 km
Within 10 km77,625 people
Greater areaGreater Ipoh, 24 km out
Winter daylight11 h 51 min, sunset 12:10
See Kuala Kangsar on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kuala Kangsar
- It is part of Greater Ipoh, 24 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 51 min and sets around 12:10; in late June it sets around 13:30.
How Kuala Kangsar ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Malaysia. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Malaysia | In Perak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #302 of 442 | #38 of 50 | Map |
| Low-income household | 67 | #233 of 497 | #17 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #162 of 442 | #21 of 50 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #153 of 442 | #17 of 50 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #336 of 442 | #34 of 50 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #295 of 442 | #30 of 50 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #307 of 497 | #37 of 52 | Map |
| Single professional | 50 | #229 of 384 | #17 of 46 | Map |
| Young professional | 51 | #238 of 370 | #19 of 47 | Map |
| DINKS | 53 | #212 of 300 | #15 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #266 of 497 | #28 of 52 | Map |
| Commuter | 65 | #257 of 380 | #21 of 47 | Map |
| Car-free household | 46 | #248 of 323 | #22 of 35 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #241 of 442 | #17 of 50 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 67 | #194 of 497 | #16 of 52 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 38 | #242 of 344 | #19 of 42 | Map |
| Expat professional | 63 | #199 of 497 | #12 of 52 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #214 of 442 | #15 of 50 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 55 | #279 of 497 | #39 of 52 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 16 | #217 of 316 | #24 of 52 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 42 | #224 of 497 | #38 of 52 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #316 of 497 | #40 of 52 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 51 | #269 of 497 | #24 of 52 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #204 of 497 | #16 of 52 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #33 of 497 | #10 of 52 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #334 of 374 | #30 of 30 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #193 of 497 | #11 of 52 | Map |
| Digital native | 41 | #252 of 394 | #21 of 48 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Padang Rengas 9 km
- Chemor 21 km
- Kampung Manjoi 22 km
- Taiping 24 km
- Kampung Cangkat Jering 24 km
- Kamunting 26 km
- Au Long 26 km
- Ipoh 26 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.