Gadong Town
| Gadong | |
|---|---|
| Country |
 Brunei |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 45,000 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC+8) |
Gadong is an urban-suburb area in Brunei. Its population is around 45,000 (August 2010). Gadong is located in the central east of Brunei-Muara District It is only 5 km to Bandar Seri Begawan. Gadong is the largest metropolitan settlement area in Brunei and in Brunei-Muara District. It is an undisputed commercial centre for Bruneians young and old. Gadong bustles with activity day and night, especially on weekends. Brunei's only McDonald's outlet is also located at Gadong. Shopping centres such as Jaya Hypermart, Seri Q-Lap Mall, Sin Kew Hin, Sin Kim Huat, Seri Kenangan Complex, Teguh Raya and Hua Ho are all located within the area as well. Kiulap commercial precinct is also part of Gadong Town.
Climate
Gadong has a Tropical climate. Dry season is very hot and dry. Wet season is generally wet and warm with occasional thunderstorms.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High (°C) |
28 |
29 |
30 |
31 |
34 |
33 |
34 |
34 |
31 |
29 |
29 |
28 |
|
| Low (°C) |
21 |
22 |
23 |
23 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
23 |
23 |
22 |
21 |
|
| Average Rainfall (mm) | 86 | 135 | 178 | 170 | 231 | 290 | 248 | 305 | 244 | 122 | 66 | 71 | |
Coordinates: 4°57′N 114°51′E / 4.950°N 114.850°E