Bukit Mertajam Population 2026
Bukit Mertajam has a population of 212,329, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Penang. Roughly 0.6% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 6.8× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
212,329
Rank in Malaysia
#45
Coordinates
5.36°N, 100.47°E
~27 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
282 km
175 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Penang
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Paya Terubong | 226,712 | #40 |
| George Town | 158,336 | #53 |
| Kampung Sungai Glugur | 145,600 | #62 |
| Kampung Sungai Ara | 140,849 | #64 |
| Tasek Glugor | 135,786 | #67 |
| Bayan Lepas | 130,455 | #68 |
| Butterworth | 107,591 | #74 |
| Val Dor | 88,600 | #90 |
Cities near Bukit Mertajam
- Bukit Tengah54,416 people · ~4 km away
- Kubang Semang27,194 people · ~5 km away
- Perai65,301 people · ~10 km away
- Sungai Dua28,100 people · ~10 km away
- Bukit Tambun22,900 people · ~10 km away
- Lunas18,236 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bukit Mertajam?
Bukit Mertajam has a population of 212,329 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Bukit Mertajam in?
Bukit Mertajam is located in Penang, Malaysia.
Is Bukit Mertajam the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 282 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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