Padang Rengas Population 2026
Padang Rengas has a population of 38,294, making it the #179 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Perak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,294
Rank in Malaysia
#179
Coordinates
4.77°N, 100.85°E
~68 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
203 km
126 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 Padang Rengas
- Kuala Kangsar39,331 people · ~9 km away
- Taiping217,647 people · ~16 km away
- Kamunting36,243 people · ~18 km away
- Batu Kurau22,307 people · ~23 km away
- Kampung Manjoi86,266 people · ~29 km away
- Simpang Empat58,004 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Padang Rengas?
Padang Rengas has a population of 38,294 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #179 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Padang Rengas in?
Padang Rengas is located in Perak, Malaysia.
Is Padang Rengas the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 203 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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