Lunas Population 2026
Lunas has a population of 18,236, making it the #320 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Kedah. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 80× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,236
Rank in Malaysia
#320
Coordinates
5.43°N, 100.53°E
~21 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
285 km
177 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kedah
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kota Kuala Muda | 544,984 | #13 |
| Sungai Petani | 544,851 | #14 |
| Alor Setar | 417,800 | #24 |
| Kulim | 170,889 | #52 |
| Pendang | 94,033 | #85 |
| Yan Besar | 67,653 | #107 |
| Jitra | 63,489 | #116 |
| Kampong Sidam | 60,983 | #121 |
Cities near Lunas
- Tasek Glugor135,786 people · ~7 km away
- Kulim170,889 people · ~8 km away
- Kubang Semang27,194 people · ~9 km away
- Padang Serai50,757 people · ~10 km away
- Bukit Mertajam212,329 people · ~10 km away
- Sungai Dua28,100 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lunas?
Lunas has a population of 18,236 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #320 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Lunas in?
Lunas is located in Kedah, Malaysia.
Is Lunas the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 285 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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