Bukit Tengah Population 2026
Bukit Tengah has a population of 54,416, making it the #135 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Penang. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,416
Rank in Malaysia
#135
Coordinates
5.35°N, 100.44°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
281 km
175 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 Tengah
- Bukit Mertajam212,329 people · ~4 km away
- Kubang Semang27,194 people · ~7 km away
- Perai65,301 people · ~7 km away
- Bukit Tambun22,900 people · ~9 km away
- Butterworth107,591 people · ~10 km away
- Sungai Dua28,100 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bukit Tengah?
Bukit Tengah has a population of 54,416 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #135 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Bukit Tengah in?
Bukit Tengah is located in Penang, Malaysia.
Is Bukit Tengah the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 281 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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