Kamunting Population 2026
Kamunting has a population of 36,243, making it the #186 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Perak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,243
Rank in Malaysia
#186
Coordinates
4.88°N, 100.73°E
~26 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
221 km
137 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 Kamunting
- Taiping217,647 people · ~4 km away
- Batu Kurau22,307 people · ~12 km away
- Simpang Empat58,004 people · ~13 km away
- Padang Rengas38,294 people · ~18 km away
- Bagan Serai20,476 people · ~26 km away
- Kuala Kangsar39,331 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kamunting?
Kamunting has a population of 36,243 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #186 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Kamunting in?
Kamunting is located in Perak, Malaysia.
Is Kamunting the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 221 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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