Kajang Population 2026
Kajang has a population of 236,240, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Selangor. Roughly 0.6% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 6.2× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
236,240
Rank in Malaysia
#37
Coordinates
2.99°N, 101.79°E
~34 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
20 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Selangor
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kampung Baru Subang | 833,571 | #3 |
| Petaling Jaya | 807,879 | #4 |
| Shah Alam | 740,750 | #6 |
| Bukit Rahman Putra | 607,000 | #7 |
| Selayang Baru Utara | 542,409 | #15 |
| Kota Damansara | 500,000 | #20 |
| Puchong | 375,181 | #27 |
| Setapak | 353,268 | #30 |
Cities near Kajang
- Kampung Baru Balakong69,302 people · ~6 km away
- Bandar Mahkota Cheras100,000 people · ~7 km away
- Semenyih92,491 people · ~8 km away
- Putrajaya50,000 people · ~13 km away
- Bukit Jalil200,000 people · ~13 km away
- Hulu Langat55,251 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kajang?
Kajang has a population of 236,240 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Kajang in?
Kajang is located in Selangor, Malaysia.
Is Kajang the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 20 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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