Kota Damansara Population 2026
Kota Damansara has a population of 500,000, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Selangor. Roughly 1.4% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 2.9× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
500,000
Rank in Malaysia
#20
Coordinates
3.15°N, 101.58°E
~70 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
12 km
7 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 |
| Puchong | 375,181 | #27 |
| Setapak | 353,268 | #30 |
| Kapar | 269,627 | #34 |
Cities near Kota Damansara
- Bandar Utama200,000 people · ~4 km away
- Kampung Baru Subang833,571 people · ~5 km away
- Petaling Jaya807,879 people · ~6 km away
- Bukit Rahman Putra607,000 people · ~7 km away
- Taman Petaling423,062 people · ~9 km away
- Shah Alam740,750 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kota Damansara?
Kota Damansara has a population of 500,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Kota Damansara in?
Kota Damansara is located in Selangor, Malaysia.
Is Kota Damansara the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 12 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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