Sungai Besar Population 2026
Sungai Besar has a population of 26,939, making it the #241 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Selangor. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,939
Rank in Malaysia
#241
Coordinates
3.67°N, 100.99°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
98 km
61 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 Sungai Besar
- Hutan Melintang28,357 people · ~23 km away
- Kampung Sungai Kajang84,031 people · ~35 km away
- Cangkat Jong25,618 people · ~38 km away
- Teluk Intan232,800 people · ~39 km away
- Kuala Selangor55,887 people · ~46 km away
- Sungkai32,700 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sungai Besar?
Sungai Besar has a population of 26,939 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #241 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Sungai Besar in?
Sungai Besar is located in Selangor, Malaysia.
Is Sungai Besar the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 98 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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