Wangsa Maju Population 2026
Wangsa Maju has a population of 215,600, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Kuala Lumpur. Roughly 0.6% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 6.7× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
215,600
Rank in Malaysia
#44
Coordinates
3.20°N, 101.74°E
~92 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
9 km
6 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kuala Lumpur
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 1,453,975 | #1 |
| Taman Petaling | 423,062 | #23 |
| Bandar Utama | 200,000 | #47 |
| Bukit Jalil | 200,000 | #48 |
| Ampang | 126,285 | #70 |
| Titiwangsa | 122,096 | #71 |
| Sentul | 100,000 | #79 |
| Kepong | 85,960 | #92 |
Cities near Wangsa Maju
- Taman Melawati99,304 people · ~1 km away
- Setapak353,268 people · ~2 km away
- Titiwangsa122,096 people · ~5 km away
- Ampang126,285 people · ~6 km away
- Sentul100,000 people · ~7 km away
- Batu Caves254,083 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wangsa Maju?
Wangsa Maju has a population of 215,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Wangsa Maju in?
Wangsa Maju is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Is Wangsa Maju the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 9 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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