Val Dor Population 2026
Val Dor has a population of 88,600, making it the #90 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Penang. Roughly 0.2% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
88,600
Rank in Malaysia
#90
Coordinates
5.25°N, 100.49°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
270 km
168 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 Val Dor
- Bukit Tambun22,900 people · ~4 km away
- Jawi36,601 people · ~4 km away
- Sungai Jawi19,586 people · ~6 km away
- Nibong Tebal40,072 people · ~10 km away
- Bukit Tengah54,416 people · ~12 km away
- Bukit Mertajam212,329 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Val Dor?
Val Dor has a population of 88,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #90 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Val Dor in?
Val Dor is located in Penang, Malaysia.
Is Val Dor the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 270 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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