Padang Besar Population 2026
Padang Besar has a population of 16,235, making it the #337 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Kedah. It is about 90× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,235
Rank in Malaysia
#337
Coordinates
6.38°N, 100.30°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
392 km
243 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 Padang Besar
- Kampung Hutan Arau20,000 people · ~6 km away
- Kangar63,869 people · ~13 km away
- Changloon18,872 people · ~16 km away
- Jitra63,489 people · ~19 km away
- Anak Bukit16,525 people · ~24 km away
- Alor Setar417,800 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Padang Besar?
Padang Besar has a population of 16,235 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #337 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Padang Besar in?
Padang Besar is located in Kedah, Malaysia.
Is Padang Besar the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 392 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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