Butterworth is the principal town of Seberang Perai in the state of Penang in Malaysia. Named after William John Butterworth, Governor of the Straits Settlements (1843–1855), Butterworth was established in the mid-19th century as a landing place across the channel from the capital of Penang, George Town. The town has a population of 1,175,910 and it is also known unofficially in Malay as Bagan, meaning "jetty".
Population: 107,591
Latitude: 5° 23' 56.76" N
Longitude: 100° 21' 49.75" E
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