Kuala Belait Population 2026
Kuala Belait has a population of 31,178, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇧🇳 Brunei, located in Belait. Roughly 6.6% of Brunei's population lives here. It is about 2.1× smaller than Bandar Seri Begawan, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,178
Rank in Brunei
#4
Coordinates
4.58°N, 114.23°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Brunei
Distance to capital (Bandar Seri Begawan)
86 km
53 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Belait
Cities near Kuala Belait
- Seria30,097 people · ~11 km away
- Liang16,813 people · ~31 km away
- Tutong19,151 people · ~52 km away
- Sengkurong40,972 people · ~75 km away
- Bandar Seri Begawan64,409 people · ~86 km away
- Mentiri39,324 people · ~98 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kuala Belait?
Kuala Belait has a population of 31,178 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Brunei.
What region is Kuala Belait in?
Kuala Belait is located in Belait, Brunei.
Is Kuala Belait the capital of Brunei?
No, the capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan, about 86 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.