Batu Caves Population 2026
Batu Caves has a population of 254,083, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Selangor. Roughly 0.7% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 5.7× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
254,083
Rank in Malaysia
#35
Coordinates
3.24°N, 101.68°E
~44 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Selangor
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kampung Baru Subang | 833,571 | #3 |
| Petaling Jaya | 807,879 | #4 |
| Shah Alam | 740,750 | #6 |
| Bukit Rahman Putra | 607,000 | #7 |
| Selayang Baru Utara | 542,409 | #15 |
| Kota Damansara | 500,000 | #20 |
| Puchong | 375,181 | #27 |
| Setapak | 353,268 | #30 |
Cities near Batu Caves
- Selayang Baru Utara542,409 people · ~3 km away
- Kepong85,960 people · ~5 km away
- Taman Petaling423,062 people · ~6 km away
- Setapak353,268 people · ~6 km away
- Sentul100,000 people · ~6 km away
- Titiwangsa122,096 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Batu Caves?
Batu Caves has a population of 254,083 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Batu Caves in?
Batu Caves is located in Selangor, Malaysia.
Is Batu Caves the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 11 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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