Sungai Jawi Population 2026
Sungai Jawi has a population of 19,586, making it the #298 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Penang. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,586
Rank in Malaysia
#298
Coordinates
5.20°N, 100.49°E
~20 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
264 km
164 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Penang
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Paya Terubong | 226,712 | #40 |
| Bukit Mertajam | 212,329 | #45 |
| George Town | 158,336 | #53 |
| Kampung Sungai Glugur | 145,600 | #62 |
| Kampung Sungai Ara | 140,849 | #64 |
| Tasek Glugor | 135,786 | #67 |
| Bayan Lepas | 130,455 | #68 |
| Butterworth | 107,591 | #74 |
Cities near Sungai Jawi
- Jawi36,601 people · ~2 km away
- Nibong Tebal40,072 people · ~4 km away
- Val Dor88,600 people · ~6 km away
- Bandar Baharu44,412 people · ~7 km away
- Parit Buntar27,313 people · ~8 km away
- Bukit Tambun22,900 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sungai Jawi?
Sungai Jawi has a population of 19,586 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #298 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Sungai Jawi in?
Sungai Jawi is located in Penang, Malaysia.
Is Sungai Jawi the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 264 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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