Marang Population 2026
Marang has a population of 21,410, making it the #277 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Terengganu. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,410
Rank in Malaysia
#277
Coordinates
5.21°N, 103.21°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
285 km
177 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Terengganu
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Terengganu | 426,500 | #22 |
| Kuala Nerus | 93,485 | #87 |
| Cukai | 82,425 | #95 |
| Dungun | 34,767 | #195 |
| Kertih | 24,401 | #256 |
| Paka | 21,044 | #280 |
Cities near Marang
- Kuala Terengganu426,500 people · ~16 km away
- Kuala Nerus93,485 people · ~28 km away
- Dungun34,767 people · ~53 km away
- Paka21,044 people · ~68 km away
- Kertih24,401 people · ~81 km away
- Cukai82,425 people · ~109 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Marang?
Marang has a population of 21,410 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #277 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Marang in?
Marang is located in Terengganu, Malaysia.
Is Marang 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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