Bentong Town Population 2026
Bentong Town has a population of 49,213, making it the #144 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Pahang. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,213
Rank in Malaysia
#144
Coordinates
3.52°N, 101.91°E
~95 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
49 km
30 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pahang
Cities near Bentong Town
- Bentung40,373 people · ~1 km away
- Kuala Kubu Baharu194,387 people · ~28 km away
- Raub40,024 people · ~30 km away
- Hulu Yam Lama20,334 people · ~31 km away
- Serendah71,202 people · ~38 km away
- Taman Melawati99,304 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bentong Town?
Bentong Town has a population of 49,213 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #144 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Bentong Town in?
Bentong Town is located in Pahang, Malaysia.
Is Bentong Town the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 49 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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