Kota Kuala Muda Population 2026
Kota Kuala Muda has a population of 544,984, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Kedah. Roughly 1.5% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 2.7× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
544,984
Rank in Malaysia
#13
Coordinates
5.59°N, 100.37°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
309 km
192 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kedah
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Sungai Petani | 544,851 | #14 |
| Alor Setar | 417,800 | #24 |
| Kulim | 170,889 | #52 |
| Pendang | 94,033 | #85 |
| Yan Besar | 67,653 | #107 |
| Jitra | 63,489 | #116 |
| Kampong Sidam | 60,983 | #121 |
| Padang Serai | 50,757 | #139 |
Cities near Kota Kuala Muda
- Kampung Teluk Air Tawar19,371 people · ~12 km away
- Permatang Kuching27,191 people · ~14 km away
- Sungai Petani544,851 people · ~14 km away
- Sungai Dua28,100 people · ~17 km away
- Tasek Glugor135,786 people · ~19 km away
- Batu Feringgi20,000 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kota Kuala Muda?
Kota Kuala Muda has a population of 544,984 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Kota Kuala Muda in?
Kota Kuala Muda is located in Kedah, Malaysia.
Is Kota Kuala Muda the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 309 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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