Dungun Population 2026
Dungun has a population of 34,767, making it the #195 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Terengganu. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,767
Rank in Malaysia
#195
Coordinates
4.78°N, 103.42°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
264 km
164 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Terengganu
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Terengganu | 426,500 | #22 |
| Kuala Nerus | 93,485 | #87 |
| Cukai | 82,425 | #95 |
| Kertih | 24,401 | #256 |
| Marang | 21,410 | #277 |
| Paka | 21,044 | #280 |
Cities near Dungun
- Paka21,044 people · ~15 km away
- Kertih24,401 people · ~29 km away
- Marang21,410 people · ~53 km away
- Cukai82,425 people · ~58 km away
- Kuala Terengganu426,500 people · ~69 km away
- Kuala Nerus93,485 people · ~80 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dungun?
Dungun has a population of 34,767 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #195 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Dungun in?
Dungun is located in Terengganu, Malaysia.
Is Dungun the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 264 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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