Living in Lahat
Lahat is a large place in Perak, Malaysia, home to 30,694 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 17%, #72 of 442), movers on a budget (top 20%, #99 of 497), low-income households (top 26%, #126 of 497).
Residents30,694
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport7 km (Sultan Azlan Shah)
Nearest city of 100k+7 km
Within 30 km1,312,600 people
Sea coast43 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 250 m
Main railway line1.8 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur169 km
Within 10 km929,875 people
Greater areaGreater Ipoh, 8 km out
Winter daylight11 h 52 min, sunset 12:10
See Lahat on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lahat
- It is part of Greater Ipoh, 8 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 52 min and sets around 12:10; in late June it sets around 13:29.
How Lahat 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 | 54 | #343 of 442 | #42 of 50 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #126 of 497 | #6 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #157 of 442 | #19 of 50 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #164 of 442 | #19 of 50 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #321 of 442 | #32 of 50 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #176 of 442 | #14 of 50 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #444 of 497 | #47 of 52 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #127 of 384 | #5 of 46 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #128 of 370 | #6 of 47 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #129 of 300 | #5 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #150 of 497 | #14 of 52 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #149 of 380 | #8 of 47 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #121 of 323 | #8 of 35 | Map |
| Student | 40 | #79 of 214 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #141 of 442 | #11 of 50 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 74 | #99 of 497 | #4 of 52 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 64 | #120 of 344 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #127 of 497 | #4 of 52 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #72 of 442 | #7 of 50 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 22 | #434 of 497 | #50 of 52 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #140 of 316 | #10 of 52 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 24 | #379 of 497 | #48 of 52 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 27 | #441 of 497 | #50 of 52 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #208 of 497 | #16 of 52 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #129 of 497 | #7 of 52 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #296 of 497 | #43 of 52 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 82 | #143 of 497 | #5 of 52 | Map |
| Digital native | 61 | #117 of 394 | #4 of 48 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pusing 6 km
- Ipoh 7 km
- Batu Gajah 8 km
- Kampung Manjoi 10 km
- Parit 15 km
- Bercham 16 km
- Seri Iskandar 21 km
- Chemor 22 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.