Lorong Kampung Jawa, Butterworth
Lorong Kampung Jawa is a town road in Butterworth, Seberang Perai, Penang. It connects to Jalan Stewart on its southern end and is intersected by Jalan Kampung Jawa, serving as a local link road in the neighbourhood.
Layout and Surroundings
Lorong Kampung Jawa is a modest road that offers a direct connection between the main road junction of Jalan Stewart and the residential-commercial stretch of Jalan Kampung Jawa. Being part of a mature urban zone in Butterworth, it reflects the character of a local, working-town street with a mix of residences and small businesses nearby. It runs close to areas that historically housed early Malay or Peranakan settlement—notably Kampung Jawa, though precise heritage details remain under-researched. 1
Connectivity
The road’s southern end links into Jalan Stewart, a major arterial route. Along its length it intersects Jalan Kampung Jawa, which anchors various shops, legal offices, and civic facilities. This makes Lorong Kampung Jawa a useful connector for both commuter and local traffic navigating between Butterworth’s residential and commercial areas.
Real Estate
Property data for Lorong Kampung Jawa itself is limited, but nearby listings in Taman Jawa show that two-storey terrace houses—land area ~1,672 sq ft, built-up ~2,400 sq ft—are listed for around RM 738,000 (~RM 307 psf) as of November 2024. 2 Broader commercial transaction data along Jalan Kampung Jawa indicates shoplot prices ranging from RM 382,000 to RM 1.68 million for corner units, averaging around RM 335 psf in mid-2024. 3
Function and Character
Lorong Kampung Jawa functions as a short connector road serving residents, local shops, and small offices. Traffic is moderate—enough to support daily needs but not heavy. It's a practical street in a lived-in urban context, with a subtly layered history embedded in its Kampung Jawa identity.
Quick Facts
- Location: Butterworth, Seberang Perai
- Type of road: Town connector street
- South end: Jalan Stewart
- Intersected by: Jalan Kampung Jawa
- Character: Residential with small businesses and historical roots
- Nearby property (terrace house): ~RM 738,000 (~RM 307 psf)
- Commercial transaction trend: Shoplots on Jalan Kampung Jawa ~RM 335 psf (mid-2024 average)
- Primary use: Local access within an urban residential-commercial zone
Lorong Kampung Jawa on the Map of roads in Penang
References
- Heritage and layout context—Jalan Kampung Jawa (Penang Travel Tips)
- Terrace house listing near Kampung Jawa – RM 738,000 (~RM 307 psf), Nov 2024
- Jalan Kampung Jawa commercial transactions – RM 335 psf (mid-2024 average)
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