Sungkai Population 2026
Sungkai has a population of 32,700, making it the #200 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Perak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,700
Rank in Malaysia
#200
Coordinates
4.00°N, 101.32°E
~40 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
104 km
65 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Perak
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Ipoh | 759,952 | #5 |
| Teluk Intan | 232,800 | #38 |
| Taiping | 217,647 | #43 |
| Sitiawan | 156,234 | #55 |
| Bercham | 150,000 | #57 |
| Seri Manjung | 100,000 | #80 |
| Kampung Manjoi | 86,266 | #91 |
| Tanjong Malim | 66,103 | #108 |
Cities near Sungkai
- Bidur30,016 people · ~13 km away
- Cangkat Jong25,618 people · ~21 km away
- Tapah Road27,863 people · ~23 km away
- Teluk Intan232,800 people · ~33 km away
- Tanjong Malim66,103 people · ~42 km away
- Hutan Melintang28,357 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sungkai?
Sungkai has a population of 32,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #200 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Sungkai in?
Sungkai is located in Perak, Malaysia.
Is Sungkai the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 104 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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