Petaling Jaya Population 2026
Petaling Jaya has a population of 807,879, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Selangor. Roughly 2.2% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 1.8× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
807,879
Rank in Malaysia
#4
Coordinates
3.11°N, 101.61°E
~45 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
10 km
6 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Selangor
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kampung Baru Subang | 833,571 | #3 |
| Shah Alam | 740,750 | #6 |
| Bukit Rahman Putra | 607,000 | #7 |
| Selayang Baru Utara | 542,409 | #15 |
| Kota Damansara | 500,000 | #20 |
| Puchong | 375,181 | #27 |
| Setapak | 353,268 | #30 |
| Kapar | 269,627 | #34 |
Cities near Petaling Jaya
- Bandar Utama200,000 people · ~5 km away
- Kota Damansara500,000 people · ~6 km away
- Shah Alam740,750 people · ~9 km away
- Kampung Baru Subang833,571 people · ~9 km away
- Kuala Lumpur1,453,975 people · ~10 km away
- Sri Petaling50,000 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Petaling Jaya?
Petaling Jaya has a population of 807,879 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Petaling Jaya in?
Petaling Jaya is located in Selangor, Malaysia.
Is Petaling Jaya the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 10 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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