Penang Island

Penang Island is the main constituent island of the Malaysian state of Penang. It is located off the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Malacca Strait, with the Penang Strait separating the island from Seberang Perai on the mainland. The 295 km² island makes up approximately 28% of Penang's total land mass and is home to about 45% of the state's …
Penang Island is the main constituent island of the Malaysian state of Penang. It is located off the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Malacca Strait, with the Penang Strait separating the island from Seberang Perai on the mainland. The 295 km² island makes up approximately 28% of Penang's total land mass and is home to about 45% of the state's population as of 2020. The entire island falls under the city of George Town, which also administers the surrounding islets.
  • Location: Strait of Malacca (west) · Penang Strait (east)
  • Population: 794,313 (2020)
  • Archipelago: Malay Archipelago
  • Area: 295 km² (114 sq mi)
  • Highest point: Penang Hill
  • State: Penang
  • City: George Town

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