Cangkat Jong Population 2026
Cangkat Jong has a population of 25,618, making it the #247 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Perak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,618
Rank in Malaysia
#247
Coordinates
3.99°N, 101.12°E
~16 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
113 km
70 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Perak
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Ipoh | 759,952 | #5 |
| Teluk Intan | 232,800 | #38 |
| Taiping | 217,647 | #43 |
| Sitiawan | 156,234 | #55 |
| Bercham | 150,000 | #57 |
| Seri Manjung | 100,000 | #80 |
| Kampung Manjoi | 86,266 | #91 |
| Tanjong Malim | 66,103 | #108 |
Cities near Cangkat Jong
- Teluk Intan232,800 people · ~12 km away
- Sungkai32,700 people · ~21 km away
- Tapah Road27,863 people · ~22 km away
- Bidur30,016 people · ~23 km away
- Hutan Melintang28,357 people · ~24 km away
- Sungai Besar26,939 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cangkat Jong?
Cangkat Jong has a population of 25,618 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #247 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Cangkat Jong in?
Cangkat Jong is located in Perak, Malaysia.
Is Cangkat Jong the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 113 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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