Klang Population 2026
Klang has a population of 240,016, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Selangor. Roughly 0.7% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 6.1× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
240,016
Rank in Malaysia
#36
Coordinates
3.04°N, 101.44°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
29 km
18 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 Klang
- Pandamaran53,916 people · ~4 km away
- Bandar Bukit Raja146,534 people · ~6 km away
- Pelabuhan Klang20,000 people · ~7 km away
- Shah Alam740,750 people · ~11 km away
- Kapar269,627 people · ~13 km away
- Teluk Panglima Garang49,155 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Klang?
Klang has a population of 240,016 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Klang in?
Klang is located in Selangor, Malaysia.
Is Klang the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 29 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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