Kuala Terengganu Population 2026
Kuala Terengganu has a population of 426,500, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Terengganu. Roughly 1.2% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 3.4× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
426,500
Rank in Malaysia
#22
Coordinates
5.33°N, 103.14°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
292 km
181 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Terengganu
Cities near Kuala Terengganu
- Kuala Nerus93,485 people · ~14 km away
- Marang21,410 people · ~16 km away
- Dungun34,767 people · ~69 km away
- Paka21,044 people · ~84 km away
- Kertih24,401 people · ~97 km away
- Pasir Puteh137,400 people · ~99 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kuala Terengganu?
Kuala Terengganu has a population of 426,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Kuala Terengganu in?
Kuala Terengganu is located in Terengganu, Malaysia.
Is Kuala Terengganu the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 292 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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