Alor Setar Population 2026
Alor Setar has a population of 417,800, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Kedah. Roughly 1.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 3.5× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
417,800
Rank in Malaysia
#24
Coordinates
6.12°N, 100.36°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
362 km
225 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kedah
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kota Kuala Muda | 544,984 | #13 |
| Sungai Petani | 544,851 | #14 |
| Kulim | 170,889 | #52 |
| Pendang | 94,033 | #85 |
| Yan Besar | 67,653 | #107 |
| Jitra | 63,489 | #116 |
| Kampong Sidam | 60,983 | #121 |
| Padang Serai | 50,757 | #139 |
Cities near Alor Setar
- Kampung Alor Mengkudu38,193 people · ~5 km away
- Kuala Kedah19,231 people · ~7 km away
- Anak Bukit16,525 people · ~7 km away
- Tokai30,000 people · ~11 km away
- Jitra63,489 people · ~18 km away
- Pokok Sena19,677 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alor Setar?
Alor Setar has a population of 417,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Alor Setar in?
Alor Setar is located in Kedah, Malaysia.
Is Alor Setar the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 362 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.
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