George Town Conurbation
Metropolitan area in northwestern Malaysia
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The George Town Conurbation, known officially as the Northern Conurbation, is the metropolitan area within and surrounding the Malaysian state of Penang, including parts of neighbouring Kedah and Perak. It is the second largest conurbation in Malaysia, with a population of over 2.84 million as of 2020.
Encompassing 3,765 km2 (1,454 sq mi), the conurbation consists of Penang, four municipalities in Kedah and portions of two municipalities in Perak. George Town, the capital city of Penang, is the core city of the conurbation.
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George Town, Penang
Capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang
Penang
State in Malaysia
Komtar
Skyscraper in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Penang
Hindu temple in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
0.7 mi away
The Cenotaph, Penang
War memorial in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
1.1 mi away
Goddess of Mercy Temple
Taoist temple in George Town, Malaysia
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