Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
760K
Population
150 km2
Area
242 Mbps
Internet
22m
Elevation
Time in Malaysia
Timezone
IPH (2km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Ipoh's street food scene explodes with flavors like flat white coffee and kai see lek chicken rice from hawker stalls that draw crowds daily. Digital nomads find reliable co-working spots amid colonial-era shophouses and cave temples, all under a tropical climate that's warm year-round. Proximity to Kuala Lumpur's airport makes it an easy base for regional hops.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Malaysia
Region
South-Eastern Asia
Population
760K
Timezone
Time in Malaysia
Elevation
22 m
Currency
MYR
Language
English
Airport
IPH
GPS
4.58, 101.08
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
503 restaurants mapped in Ipoh
Tech
242 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Travel
IPH airport just 2 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 27C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
3,404 total POIs 22.7 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
503
Cafes
141
Bars
14
Fast Food
64
Shopping
Supermarkets
106
Convenience
135
Shopping Malls
10
Healthcare
Hospitals
10
Clinics
55
Pharmacies
49
Education
Schools
240
Universities
28
Libraries
5
Recreation
Parks
343
Playgrounds
71
Sports
110
Cinemas
3
Museums
11
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
330
Train Stations
4
Fuel Stations
138
Services
Banks
76
ATMs
11
Post Offices
20
Police
30
Fire Stations
9
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
242 Mbps
Download
112 Mbps
Upload
11ms
Latency
28,418
Tests
10,576
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
26°
J
26°
F
26°
M
27°
A
27°
M
27°
J
27°
J
27°
A
27°
S
27°
O
26°
N
26°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.6 C Range: 26 - 27.1 C Rain: 3,838 mm/year Sunshine: 3,102 h/year
CITY SCORES
90.9
Nomad Index
B
Livability
37.5
Culture
56.4
Overall
AIRPORT
IPH
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport
2 km from center
Very close — ~5 min ride
FUN FACTS
Ipoh (, Malay pronunciation: [ipoh] ) is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Perak.
Located on the Kinta River, it is nearly 200 km (120 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur and 150 km (93 mi) southeast of George Town in neighbouring Penang.
In recent years, Ipoh's popularity as an international tourist destination has been significantly boosted by efforts to conserve its British colonial-era architecture.
History Originally a village, Ipoh began to grow rapidly in the 1880s after huge deposits of tin were discovered within its vicinity.
Its geographic location in the rich tin-bearing valley of the Kinta River made it a natural centre of growth.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Ipoh known for?
Ipoh's street food scene explodes with flavors like flat white coffee and kai see lek chicken rice from hawker stalls that draw crowds daily. Digital nomads find reliable co-working spots amid colonial-era shophouses and cave temples, all under a tropical climate that's warm year-round. Proximity to Kuala Lumpur's airport makes it an easy base for regional hops.
How fast is the internet in Ipoh?
Ipoh has an average download speed of 242 Mbps and upload speed of 112 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Ipoh?
Ipoh has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.6 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Ipoh?
Ipoh is served by IPH (Sultan Azlan Shah Airport), approximately 2 km from the city center.
What is the population of Ipoh?
The population of Ipoh is approximately 760K.
What infrastructure does Ipoh have?
Ipoh has 3,404 mapped points of interest, including 503 restaurants, 10 hospitals, 240 schools.
What country is Ipoh in?
Ipoh is located in Malaysia.
