Lumut Population 2026
Lumut has a population of 39,595, making it the #172 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Perak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,595
Rank in Malaysia
#172
Coordinates
4.23°N, 100.63°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
169 km
105 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Perak
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Ipoh | 759,952 | #5 |
| Teluk Intan | 232,800 | #38 |
| Taiping | 217,647 | #43 |
| Sitiawan | 156,234 | #55 |
| Bercham | 150,000 | #57 |
| Seri Manjung | 100,000 | #80 |
| Kampung Manjoi | 86,266 | #91 |
| Tanjong Malim | 66,103 | #108 |
Cities near Lumut
- Seri Manjung100,000 people · ~6 km away
- Sitiawan156,234 people · ~8 km away
- Pantai Remis16,317 people · ~25 km away
- Parit60,988 people · ~42 km away
- Teluk Intan232,800 people · ~49 km away
- Hutan Melintang28,357 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lumut?
Lumut has a population of 39,595 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #172 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Lumut in?
Lumut is located in Perak, Malaysia.
Is Lumut the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 169 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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