Rawang Population 2026
Rawang has a population of 199,095, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Selangor. Roughly 0.5% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 7.3× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
199,095
Rank in Malaysia
#49
Coordinates
3.32°N, 101.58°E
~38 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
23 km
14 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 |
| Puchong | 375,181 | #27 |
| Setapak | 353,268 | #30 |
Cities near Rawang
- Serendah71,202 people · ~6 km away
- Bukit Beruntung20,023 people · ~11 km away
- Bukit Rahman Putra607,000 people · ~12 km away
- Bandar Tasik Puteri150,000 people · ~12 km away
- Selayang Baru Utara542,409 people · ~12 km away
- Kepong85,960 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rawang?
Rawang has a population of 199,095 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Rawang in?
Rawang is located in Selangor, Malaysia.
Is Rawang the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 23 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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