Kuala Kubu Baharu Population 2026
Kuala Kubu Baharu has a population of 194,387, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Selangor. Roughly 0.5% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 7.5× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
194,387
Rank in Malaysia
#51
Coordinates
3.56°N, 101.66°E
~76 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
47 km
29 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 Kuala Kubu Baharu
- Hulu Yam Lama20,334 people · ~12 km away
- Bukit Beruntung20,023 people · ~20 km away
- Tanjong Malim66,103 people · ~20 km away
- Serendah71,202 people · ~23 km away
- Bentung40,373 people · ~28 km away
- Bentong Town49,213 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kuala Kubu Baharu?
Kuala Kubu Baharu has a population of 194,387 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Kuala Kubu Baharu in?
Kuala Kubu Baharu is located in Selangor, Malaysia.
Is Kuala Kubu Baharu the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 47 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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