Bagan Serai Population 2026
Bagan Serai has a population of 20,476, making it the #281 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Perak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 71× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,476
Rank in Malaysia
#281
Coordinates
5.01°N, 100.54°E
~3 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
244 km
152 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Perak
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Ipoh | 759,952 | #5 |
| Teluk Intan | 232,800 | #38 |
| Taiping | 217,647 | #43 |
| Sitiawan | 156,234 | #55 |
| Bercham | 150,000 | #57 |
| Seri Manjung | 100,000 | #80 |
| Kampung Manjoi | 86,266 | #91 |
| Tanjong Malim | 66,103 | #108 |
Cities near Bagan Serai
- Simpang Empat58,004 people · ~12 km away
- Kuala Kurau31,065 people · ~13 km away
- Parit Buntar27,313 people · ~14 km away
- Bandar Baharu44,412 people · ~15 km away
- Nibong Tebal40,072 people · ~19 km away
- Sungai Jawi19,586 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bagan Serai?
Bagan Serai has a population of 20,476 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #281 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Bagan Serai in?
Bagan Serai is located in Perak, Malaysia.
Is Bagan Serai the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 244 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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