Kepong Population 2026
Kepong has a population of 85,960, making it the #92 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Kuala Lumpur. Roughly 0.2% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,960
Rank in Malaysia
#92
Coordinates
3.21°N, 101.64°E
~79 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
10 km
6 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kuala Lumpur
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 1,453,975 | #1 |
| Taman Petaling | 423,062 | #23 |
| Wangsa Maju | 215,600 | #44 |
| Bandar Utama | 200,000 | #47 |
| Bukit Jalil | 200,000 | #48 |
| Ampang | 126,285 | #70 |
| Titiwangsa | 122,096 | #71 |
| Sentul | 100,000 | #79 |
Cities near Kepong
- Taman Petaling423,062 people · ~2 km away
- Batu Caves254,083 people · ~5 km away
- Selayang Baru Utara542,409 people · ~5 km away
- Sentul100,000 people · ~6 km away
- Bandar Utama200,000 people · ~8 km away
- Titiwangsa122,096 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kepong?
Kepong has a population of 85,960 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #92 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Kepong in?
Kepong is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Is Kepong the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 10 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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