Kapar Population 2026
Kapar has a population of 269,627, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Selangor. Roughly 0.7% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 5.4× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
269,627
Rank in Malaysia
#34
Coordinates
3.13°N, 101.38°E
~1 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
34 km
21 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 Kapar
- Bandar Bukit Raja146,534 people · ~8 km away
- Kampong Dungun58,674 people · ~12 km away
- Klang240,016 people · ~13 km away
- Bandar Puncak Alam25,000 people · ~13 km away
- Bandar Saujana Utama72,000 people · ~13 km away
- Pandamaran53,916 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kapar?
Kapar has a population of 269,627 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Kapar in?
Kapar is located in Selangor, Malaysia.
Is Kapar the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 34 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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