Ampang Population 2026
Ampang has a population of 126,285, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Kuala Lumpur. Roughly 0.3% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
126,285
Rank in Malaysia
#70
Coordinates
3.15°N, 101.77°E
~56 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
9 km
6 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kuala Lumpur
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 1,453,975 | #1 |
| Taman Petaling | 423,062 | #23 |
| Wangsa Maju | 215,600 | #44 |
| Bandar Utama | 200,000 | #47 |
| Bukit Jalil | 200,000 | #48 |
| Titiwangsa | 122,096 | #71 |
| Sentul | 100,000 | #79 |
| Kepong | 85,960 | #92 |
Cities near Ampang
- Wangsa Maju215,600 people · ~6 km away
- Hulu Langat55,251 people · ~7 km away
- Taman Melawati99,304 people · ~7 km away
- Setapak353,268 people · ~8 km away
- Titiwangsa122,096 people · ~8 km away
- Kuala Lumpur1,453,975 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ampang?
Ampang has a population of 126,285 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Ampang in?
Ampang is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Is Ampang the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 9 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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