Kuala Nerus Population 2026
Kuala Nerus has a population of 93,485, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Terengganu. Roughly 0.3% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
93,485
Rank in Malaysia
#87
Coordinates
5.37°N, 103.02°E
~146 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
289 km
179 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Terengganu
Cities near Kuala Nerus
- Kuala Terengganu426,500 people · ~14 km away
- Marang21,410 people · ~28 km away
- Dungun34,767 people · ~80 km away
- Pasir Puteh137,400 people · ~86 km away
- Kuala Krai105,007 people · ~93 km away
- Paka21,044 people · ~94 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kuala Nerus?
Kuala Nerus has a population of 93,485 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Kuala Nerus in?
Kuala Nerus is located in Terengganu, Malaysia.
Is Kuala Nerus the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 289 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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