Padang Serai Population 2026
Padang Serai has a population of 50,757, making it the #139 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Kedah. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,757
Rank in Malaysia
#139
Coordinates
5.51°N, 100.55°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
292 km
181 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 Serai
- Kampong Sidam60,983 people · ~3 km away
- Tasek Glugor135,786 people · ~7 km away
- Lunas18,236 people · ~10 km away
- Kuala Ketil19,209 people · ~14 km away
- Sungai Dua28,100 people · ~16 km away
- Kubang Semang27,194 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Padang Serai?
Padang Serai has a population of 50,757 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #139 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Padang Serai in?
Padang Serai is located in Kedah, Malaysia.
Is Padang Serai the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 292 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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