Sungai Petani is a town situated in the Kuala Muda District of Kedah, Malaysia. It serves as a significant urban center within the state, with a municipal population that exceeds that of Alor Setar, which is the capital city of Kedah.
The town is located approximately 55 km south of Alor Setar and 33 km northeast of George Town, the capital city of the neighboring state of Penang. These geographical coordinates place it within a key region connecting several major Malaysian administrative centers.