Sri Petaling Population 2026
Sri Petaling has a population of 50,000, making it the #141 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Kuala Lumpur. 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)
50,000
Rank in Malaysia
#141
Coordinates
3.07°N, 101.69°E
~60 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
8 km
5 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kuala Lumpur
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 1,453,975 | #1 |
| Taman Petaling | 423,062 | #23 |
| Wangsa Maju | 215,600 | #44 |
| Bandar Utama | 200,000 | #47 |
| Bukit Jalil | 200,000 | #48 |
| Ampang | 126,285 | #70 |
| Titiwangsa | 122,096 | #71 |
| Sentul | 100,000 | #79 |
Cities near Sri Petaling
- Bukit Jalil200,000 people · ~2 km away
- Kampung Baru Balakong69,302 people · ~8 km away
- Kuala Lumpur1,453,975 people · ~8 km away
- Petaling Jaya807,879 people · ~10 km away
- Puchong375,181 people · ~11 km away
- Bandar Mahkota Cheras100,000 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sri Petaling?
Sri Petaling has a population of 50,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #141 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Sri Petaling in?
Sri Petaling is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Is Sri Petaling the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 8 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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