Selayang Baru Utara Population 2026
Selayang Baru Utara has a population of 542,409, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Selangor. Roughly 1.5% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 2.7× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
542,409
Rank in Malaysia
#15
Coordinates
3.25°N, 101.67°E
~76 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
13 km
8 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 |
| Kota Damansara | 500,000 | #20 |
| Puchong | 375,181 | #27 |
| Setapak | 353,268 | #30 |
| Kapar | 269,627 | #34 |
Cities near Selayang Baru Utara
- Batu Caves254,083 people · ~3 km away
- Kepong85,960 people · ~5 km away
- Taman Petaling423,062 people · ~6 km away
- Sentul100,000 people · ~8 km away
- Setapak353,268 people · ~9 km away
- Titiwangsa122,096 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Selayang Baru Utara?
Selayang Baru Utara has a population of 542,409 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Selayang Baru Utara in?
Selayang Baru Utara is located in Selangor, Malaysia.
Is Selayang Baru Utara the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 13 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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