Butterworth, Seberang Perai

Butterworth is the largest urban town in the city of Seberang Perai, Penang, Malaysia. It lies about 3 km east of George Town, the capital city of Penang, across the Penang Strait. As of 2021, Butterworth has a total population of 107,591 residents.Butterworth was named after William John Butterworth, a former Governor of the Straits Settlements during the mid-19th century. Under the British Raj, the town came into being as a transportation hub, due to its proximity to George Town.