Batu Pahat Population 2026
Batu Pahat has a population of 156,236, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Johor. Roughly 0.4% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 9.3× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
156,236
Rank in Malaysia
#54
Coordinates
1.85°N, 102.93°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
199 km
124 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Johor
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Johor Bahru | 858,118 | #2 |
| Pelentong | 583,640 | #8 |
| Iskandar Puteri | 575,977 | #10 |
| Pasir Gudang | 534,659 | #16 |
| Mukim Pulai | 505,661 | #17 |
| Kampung Larkin Lama | 500,000 | #19 |
| Kampung Kangkar Teberau | 412,373 | #25 |
| Kluang | 323,762 | #31 |
Cities near Batu Pahat
- Kampung Minyak Beku19,374 people · ~8 km away
- Parit Sulung82,399 people · ~15 km away
- Parit Raja17,441 people · ~20 km away
- Yong Peng27,138 people · ~23 km away
- Pagoh95,202 people · ~37 km away
- Bakri30,280 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Batu Pahat?
Batu Pahat has a population of 156,236 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Batu Pahat in?
Batu Pahat is located in Johor, Malaysia.
Is Batu Pahat the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 199 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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