Tapah Road Population 2026
Tapah Road has a population of 27,863, making it the #235 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Perak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,863
Rank in Malaysia
#235
Coordinates
4.17°N, 101.20°E
~40 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
126 km
78 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 Tapah Road
- Bidur30,016 people · ~11 km away
- Cangkat Jong25,618 people · ~22 km away
- Sungkai32,700 people · ~23 km away
- Sungai Siput49,000 people · ~25 km away
- Teluk Intan232,800 people · ~26 km away
- Batu Gajah46,183 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tapah Road?
Tapah Road has a population of 27,863 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #235 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Tapah Road in?
Tapah Road is located in Perak, Malaysia.
Is Tapah Road the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 126 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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