Kuala Selangor Population 2026
Kuala Selangor has a population of 55,887, making it the #131 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Selangor. Roughly 0.2% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,887
Rank in Malaysia
#131
Coordinates
3.35°N, 101.25°E
~2 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
54 km
34 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 Selangor
- Kampung Sungai Kajang84,031 people · ~11 km away
- Kampong Dungun58,674 people · ~17 km away
- Ijok100,899 people · ~17 km away
- Bandar Puncak Alam25,000 people · ~23 km away
- Bandar Tasik Puteri150,000 people · ~26 km away
- Kapar269,627 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kuala Selangor?
Kuala Selangor has a population of 55,887 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #131 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Kuala Selangor in?
Kuala Selangor is located in Selangor, Malaysia.
Is Kuala Selangor the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 54 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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