Bukit Tambun Population 2026
Bukit Tambun has a population of 22,900, making it the #265 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Penang. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,900
Rank in Malaysia
#265
Coordinates
5.27°N, 100.46°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
273 km
170 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Penang
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Paya Terubong | 226,712 | #40 |
| Bukit Mertajam | 212,329 | #45 |
| 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 |
Cities near Bukit Tambun
- Val Dor88,600 people · ~4 km away
- Jawi36,601 people · ~7 km away
- Bukit Tengah54,416 people · ~9 km away
- Sungai Jawi19,586 people · ~9 km away
- Bukit Mertajam212,329 people · ~10 km away
- Nibong Tebal40,072 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bukit Tambun?
Bukit Tambun has a population of 22,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #265 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Bukit Tambun in?
Bukit Tambun is located in Penang, Malaysia.
Is Bukit Tambun the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 273 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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