Puchong Population 2026
Puchong has a population of 375,181, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Selangor. Roughly 1.0% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 3.9× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
375,181
Rank in Malaysia
#27
Coordinates
3.00°N, 101.62°E
~27 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
18 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Selangor
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kampung Baru Subang | 833,571 | #3 |
| Petaling Jaya | 807,879 | #4 |
| Shah Alam | 740,750 | #6 |
| Bukit Rahman Putra | 607,000 | #7 |
| Selayang Baru Utara | 542,409 | #15 |
| Kota Damansara | 500,000 | #20 |
| Setapak | 353,268 | #30 |
| Kapar | 269,627 | #34 |
Cities near Puchong
- Bukit Jalil200,000 people · ~9 km away
- Cyberjaya79,200 people · ~10 km away
- Putrajaya50,000 people · ~11 km away
- Sri Petaling50,000 people · ~11 km away
- Petaling Jaya807,879 people · ~12 km away
- Shah Alam740,750 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puchong?
Puchong has a population of 375,181 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Puchong in?
Puchong is located in Selangor, Malaysia.
Is Puchong the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 18 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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